The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has demanded the immediate implementation of the Wage Code and Social Security Code, calling them historic legislations crucial for the welfare of workers, especially in the unorganised sector.
New Delhi [India], August 2: The gemstone market today is completely unorganised, with no corporate structure or trusted framework in place. In the absence of accountability, mistrust dominates the trade. Customers are often sold heated, treated, or synthetic gemstones falsely labelled as re
The Ministry of Labour & Employment-led welfare schemes have extended support to over 50 Lakh unorganised workers across India, particularly in the Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors, the Ministry of Labour & Employment said in a release.
The Labour Welfare Organisation (LWO), functioning under DGLW, administers these schemes across the country through a well-coordinated network of 18 Welfare Commissioners, who oversee implementation at the regional level. The overarching goal is to provide social protection, health services,
While hearing a plea regarding problems faced by migrant labourers and unorganised sector workers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged the contradictory stance of certain States when it comes to seeking benefits from Centre based schemes.
As on March 3, over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female by 53.68 per cent, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said.
Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on the e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female (53.68 per cent), Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje in a written reply in Lok Sabha said on Monday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 10: A sector that employs over 45 lakh people, 70% of whom are women, remains unorganised and largely unprotected by the law even today. As we celebrate International Women's Day, Dhadak Kamgaar Union drew attention towards the rampant abuse of women worki
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 6: India's black pepper industry is poised for a turbulent 2025, as declining production and supply constraints push prices to new highs, creating a challenging landscape for farmers and traders alike.
India's cable and wire industry has significant growth potential in exports, amid a balanced demand-supply scenario in the domestic market. Some companies may choose to allocate their additional capacities to meet export demand, according to a report by Nuvama Research.
Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched two significant initiatives--State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram initiative and the Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)--on Wednesday during the meeting with State/UT La