ANNUAL REPORT

2009-10

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Government of India
ANNUAL REPORT
2009 - 10

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Government of India
Website : http://www.labour.nic.in
Contents

01. HIGHLIGHTS OF IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES 1-32

02. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS 33-40
03. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 41-54
04. PRODUCTIVITY 55-59
05. WAGES 61-68
06. SOCIAL SECURITY 69-82
07. LABOUR WELFARE 83-87
08. UNORGANISED WORKER 89-93
09. BONDED LABOUR 95-98
10. CONTRACT LABOUR 99-100
11. WOMEN & WORK 101-106
12. CHILDREN & WORK 107-117
13. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH 119-150
14. WORKERS EDUCATION 151-161
15. PLAN & NON-PLAN PROGRAMME 163-166
16. WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTE & SCHEDULED TRIBE 167-170
17. LABOUR STATISTICS 171-189
18. LABOUR RESEARCH & TRAINING 191-198
19. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES / E-GOVERNANCE 199-200
20. VIGILANCE & REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES 201-207
21. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 209-218
22. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 219-227
23 INITIATIVES RELATING TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING 229-262
24. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE 263-269
25. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO SPECIAL CATEGORIES 271-276
26. RESEARCH & TRAINING IN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE 277-278
27. CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME 279-306
28. APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME 307-324
29. ADVANCED TRAINING FOR WOMEN, INSTRUCTORS,
INDUSTRIAL MANPOWER, FOREMEN, SUPERVISORS AND
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA
PACKAGES IN CENTRAL INSTITUTES 325-338
30. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES IN NATIONAL
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE & NATIONAL VOCATIONAL
TRAINING SYSTEM 339
31. PLAN PROGRAMMES OF DGE&T 341
32. INTERNAL WORK STUDY UNIT (IWSU) OF DGE&T 343-346
33. GENDER BUDGETING 347-350
34. NEW INITIATIVES 351-353
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INTRODUCTION
HIGHLIGHTS OF
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES
develop and coordinate vocational skill training
and employment services. Government's
1.1 The Ministry of Labour and Employment
attention is also focused on promotion of welfare
is one of the oldest and important Ministries of
and providing social security to the labour force
the Government of India. The main responsibility
both in organized and unorganized sectors, in
of the Ministry is to protect and safeguard the
tandem with the process of liberalization. These
interests of workers in general and those who
objectives are sought to be achieved through
constitute the poor, deprived and disadvantaged
enactment and implementation of various labour
sections of the society, in particular, with due
laws, which regulate the terms and conditions of
regard to creating a healthy work environment
service and employment of workers. The State
for higher production and productivity and to
Governments are also competent to enact

Inauguration of National Safety Awards (Mines) function by Mohd. Hamid Ansari, His Excellency,
Vice-President of India on 23rd October, 2009.
legislations, as labour is a subject in the
concurrent list under the Constitution of India.
WELFARE OF THE UNORGANISED SECTOR
WORKERS
1.2 As per the survey carried out by the
National Sample Survey Organization in the
year 2004-2005, the total employment, in both
organized and unorganized sectors in the
country was of the order of 45.9 crore comprising
of around 2.6 crore in the organized sector and
the balance 43.3 crore workers in the
unorganized sector. Out of 43.3 crore workers in
the unorganized sector, there are 26.8 crore
workers employed in agricultural sector, about
2.6 crore in construction work and remaining in
manufacturing and service.
1.3 In order to take care of the social security
and welfare of unorganized workers, two-
pronged strategy, i.e., legislative measures, and
implementation of welfare schemes and
programmes have been followed. The
legislative measures include the Minimum
Wa g e s A c t , 1 9 4 8 , t h e Wo r k m e n ' s
Compensation Act, 1923, the Maternity Benefit
Act, 1961, the Bonded Labour System
(Abolition) Act, 1976, the Contract Labour
(Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, the Inter-
State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service) Act,
1979, the Building and Other Construction
Workers (Regulation of Employment &
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, etc.
1.4 The Ministry of Labour and Employment
in order to ensure welfare of workers in the
unorganized sector which, inter-alia, include
weavers, handloom workers, fishermen and
fisherwomen, toddy tappers leather, workers,
plantation labour, beedi workers, has enacted
the Unorganized Workers' Social Security
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Act, 2008. The Act provide for constitution of
National Social Security Board which shall
recommend formulation of social security
schemes viz. life and disability cover, health &
maternity benefits, old age protection and any
other benefit as may be determined by the
Government for unorganized workers.
Accordingly, the Ministry has constituted a
National Social Security Board.
1.5 The 'Rashtriya Swasthya Bima
Yojana' was formally launched on 1st October,
2007 to provide smart card based cashless
health insurance cover of Rs. 30000 to BPL
Families ( a unit of five) in Unorganised Sector
per annum on family floater basis. The premium
is shared in the ratio of 75:25 by the centre and
the state Government. In case of States on the
North East region and Jammu & Kashmir, the
premium is shared in the ratio of 90:10. The
RSBY has become operational from
01.04.2008, The scheme is being implemented
in a phased manner to cover all the 6 crore BPL
workers by 2013-14.
1.6 The salient features of the scheme are :
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Issuance of a smart card to the
beneficiary. This card would facilitate
cashless transactions up to Rs. 30,000 to
cover hospitalization expenses.
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All ailments and pre-existing diseases to
be covered.
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Hospitalization expenses, taking care of
most of the illnesses including maternity
benefit.
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Transportation cost of Rs. 100 per visit
with an overall limit of Rs. 1,000 per
annum.
1.7 26 States/Union Territories have initiated
the process to implement the scheme. Out of
these 26 States /UTs, 22 States namely Assam,
Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa,
Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,
Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya,
Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil
Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and
West Bengal have started issuing smart cards.
More than 1 crore cards have been issued.
1.8 The Finance Minister, in his Budget
Speech, had announced Aam Aadmi Bima
Yojana (AABY) providing for death and disability
insurance cover to rural landless households.
Under the scheme, the head of the family or one
earning member in the family is insured. The
Central Government will bear 50% of the
premium of Rs.200/- per year per person and the
remaining 50% of the premium is borne by State
Government. Benefits under the scheme include
a cover of Rs.30,000 in case of natural death and
Rs.75,000 in case of death or permanent
disability due to accident. In case of partial
disability due to accident, the insurance cover
would be Rs.37,500. The children of the
beneficiaries of AABY, studying in classes 9th to
12th, including ITI courses, are eligible for a
scholarship @ Rs.300 per quarter per child for a
maximum period of 4 years under the Shiksha
Sahyog Yojana. The annual premium is Rs. 200
per beneficiary out of which Rs. 100 is paid by
Central Government. The scheme which was
launched on 2nd October, 2007 is being
administered by the Ministry of Finance.
1.9 The eligibility criteria for a beneficiary
under the National Old Age Pension Scheme
(NOAPS) was modified from one “who is 65
years or above and a destitute' to one “ who is
65 years and above and belonging to a
household below the poverty line according
to the criteria prescribed by the Government
of India” The Central Government provides
financial assistance of Rs. 200 per month per
beneficiary. The scheme is being administered
by Ministry of Rural Development.
1.10 The Government has set up Welfare
Funds for providing welfare measures to the
beedi, non-coal mine and cine workers. The
Funds are used to provide financial assistance
to these workers for education of their children,
recreation, medical and health facilities,
construction of houses, etc. The Building and
Other Construction Workers (Regulation of
Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
also has provision for setting up of welfare
Board/Fund by every State Government to
provide welfare/social security measures to the
construction workers. Some States, like Kerala,
have constituted welfare funds for specific
categories of workers in the unorganised sector.
LABOUR WELFARE FUNDS
1.11 The Ministry of Labour & Employment is
administering five Welfare Funds for beedi, cine
and certain categories of non-coal mine
workers. The Funds have been set up under the
following Acts of Parliament for the welfare of
these workers:-
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The Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act,
1946;
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The Limestone and Dolomite Mines
Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972;
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The Iron Ore, Manganese Ore Mines and
Chrome Ore Mines Labour Welfare Fund
Act, 1976;
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The Beedi Workers' Welfare Fund Act,
1976; and
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The Cine Workers' Welfare Fund Act,
1981.
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1.12 The above Acts provide that the Fund
may be applied by the Central Government to
meet the expenditure incurred in connection with
measures and facilities which are necessary to
provide for the welfare of such workers. In order
to give effect to the objectives laid down in the
above Acts, various welfare schemes have been
formulated and are under operation in the fields
of health, social security, education, housing,
recreation and water supply.
OTHER INITIATIVES FOR UNORGANIZED
SECTOR WOKERS
1.13 According to the Revised Integrated
Housing Scheme (RIHS) 2007-08 for beedi
workers etc. the central subsidy of Rs.40,000/-
per tenement per worker for construction of a
house is released in two installments , the first in
advance after the certificate / receipt of the
worker's contribution of Rs.5000/- is deposited
with the Welfare Commissioner and the second
after the construction reaches roof level.
1.14 Several other welfare schemes viz.
health and medical care, scholarships for
school/college going children (Rs.250/- per year
for 1st Standard to Rs.8,000/- for BE/MBBS) etc.
are being implemented for workers and their
families.
1.15 Government has enhanced the rate of
Cess levied on manufactured beedis from Rs.2/-
to Rs.4/- and again to Rs.5/- per thousand
beedis w.e.f. 01.04.2006.
1.16 There are around 2 crore construction
workers in the country. To protect their interest,
Government has enacted the Building and Other
C o n stru cti o n Wo rke rs (R e g u l a ti o n o f
Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
and the Building and other Construction
Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996.
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1.17 Besides providing for good working
conditions, these Acts also have provisions to
collect a cess @ 1% on every construction
activity costing more than Rs.10 lakh. Amount of
cess so collected forms the corpus of the fund,
out of which various welfare schemes viz. Group
Insurance, Medical and Health Care,
Scholarships, Pension, etc. are implemented for
the construction workers.
1.18 In order to expedite the process of
implementation, a special Group has been
constituted, which has held various region-wise
meetings. Further, workshops to assist the State
Governments / Union Territories in formulation of
Rules etc. have also been held.
Scheme for Grant to Provide Medical
Facilities to Beedi Workers
1.19 The Government has launched a
scheme on pilot basis for providing one time
grant of Rs.2 crore or 75% of the actual cost of
construction of the hospital building or including
the cost of medical equipments, whichever is
less, to all the State Government / Employees
State Insurance Corporation / Housing
Cooperative Society / Reputed NGOs etc.
Similarly, one time grant-in-aid would also be
available for purchase of Ambulance / Mobile
Van equipped with medical / laparoscopie
equipments etc., upto the limit of Rs.4 lakh.
Further, an amount equivalent to 75% of the
actual cost of the medicines supplied to Beedi
workers and their dependents subject to
maximum of Rs.10 lakh per annum will also be
available towards reimbursement of expenditure
on medicines.
PROCEDURAL IMPROVEMENTS
1.20 There is a felt need that the number of
registers to be maintained and returns submitted
should be reduced so that manpower and other
resources are better utilized. To address this
issue, a Bill to amend the Labour Laws
(Exemption from Furnishing Returns and
Maintaining Registers by Certain
Establishments) Act, 1988 has been introduced
in Rajya Sabha on 22.08.2005. The Bill
envisages simplification of forms of returns and
registers required to be maintained under
certain labour laws. The revised forms can be
maintained in computer and the reports
transmitted by e-mail.
1.21. In order to provide hassle-free industrial
environment, and to reduce unnecessary
interference of inspecting staff, the following
steps have also been taken: -
(i) Employees' State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC):
1.22 The revised policy contemplates
inspection only in the case of defaulters and
where the compliance is irregular. The regular
annual inspection has been retained only in the
cases of major employers employing more than
250 workers. The inspections / investigations
are also undertaken where complaints about
non-coverage of establishments are received or
detected during the course of regular surveys.
(ii) Employees' Provident Fund
Organization (EPFO):
1.23 At present, inspections are carried out
only in respect of establishments against which
there are specific complaints of evasion or non-
compliance. Such inspections are ordered by
senior level officers who specifically assign the
task, at random, to the inspectors, so that there
is no chance of any pre-decided action plan on
the part of the inspectors for visiting any
particular establishment. The territorial
jurisdiction of the inspectors has since been
abolished, and they are now engaged for
inspections only for specifically assigned cases
as decided by the Assessing Circle Officers with
whom the inspectors are pooled.
(iii) Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)
CLC(C):
1.24 In respect of IT Software and IT Service
Industries, the CLC(C) has advised its
subordinate offices that routine and periodic
inspections may not be necessary since the
employees engaged by these IT industries are
usually qualified and, therefore, are in a better
position to protect and promote their interests.
However, enforcement of labour laws in these
establishments through returns submitted by the
employers under various labour laws is being
continued.
STRENGTHENING OF TRIPARTISM
1.25 The Ministry of Labour and Employment
has always been striving to promote harmonious
industrial relations in the country. The
Government, being committed to the ethos and
culture of tripartism, took measures to revitalize
it. The State Labour Ministers' Conference was
held on 22.01.2010 to discuss important labour
issues.
1.26 The Ministry continues to have
consultation with the social partners to obtain a
consensus for enacting new laws or bringing
about changes in the existing laws. The
objective of the Ministry is to knit the views of all
the social partners in framing the policy for
working class. Accordingly, the Ministry of
Labour & Employment held several tripartite
meetings of various Committees / Boards during
the year which, inter-alia , include:
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Meetings of Central Board of Trustees
(EPF) held on 04.07.2009 and 05.12.2009.
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Meetings of Executive Committee of
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Presidential Address by Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble Minister of Labour & Employment during
the State Labour Ministers' Conference on 22nd January, 2010.

Employees' Provident Fund held on
03.07.2009 and 05.12.2009.
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Meetings of the Committee on
Employees State Insurance Corporation
held on 25.08.2009 and 08.12.2009.
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Meetings of Standing Committee,
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
held on 08.06.2009 and 07.12.2009.
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Meeting of Governing Body of Central
Board for Workers Education held on
15.07.2009.
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Meeting of Central Advisory Committee
on Beedi Workers Welfare Fund was held
on 27.12.2009.
1.27 Thus, the Ministry, in true spirit, is
following the tripartite consultation process to
strengthen the labour-management relations.
1.28 A number of other legislative and
executive initiatives have also been taken to
promote, protect and preserve health, safety
and social security for workers through
observance of the ethos and culture of
tripartism. Some of the important initiatives
taken during the year in this regard are
summarized as below: -
1.29 The 43rd Session of Standing Labour
Committee (SLC) was held on 30th October,
2009 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi under the

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Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Union Minister of
Labour & Employment. Hon'ble Minister of State
for Labour & Employment was Co-chairman of
the meeting. The agenda for SLC included the
following items:-
(i) Review of Action taken Report on the
conclusions of the 42nd Session of
Indian Labour Conference held on 20-21
February, 2009.
(ii) Finalization of Agenda for the 43rd
Session of Indian Labour Conference.
1.30 The Meeting was attended by senior
representatives of Central Trade Union
Organizations, Central Employer Organizations,
Inauguration of 43rd Session of the Standing Labour Committee.
Labour Ministers and senior officers from State
Governments / UT Administrations and senior
officers from Central Ministries / Departments.
Labour Ministers from several states
participated in the deliberations.
1.31 The SLC reviewed the Action Taken
Report on the conclusions of previous Session
of ILC and finalized the following items for
inclusion in the agenda for the next Session of
ILC:-
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Global Financial Downturn -its impact-
job losses- comprehensive package for
protection of labour force, etc.
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Problem of contract labour-social
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 security, wages, etc. and amendments in
the contract labour legislation.
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Employment generation and skill
development.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
1.32 Maintenance of harmonious industrial
relations situation remains an avowed objective
of Ministry of Labour & Employment. Due to
constant endeavor of the Industrial Relations
Machineries of both Central and the State, the
overall industrial relations climate has generally
remained peaceful and cordial. The number of
incidences of strikes and lockouts was 1305 in
1997 and 69 in 2009 (Provisional) and has
exhibited a declining trend over this period. The
mandays lost on account of these disturbances
was 16.97 million in 1997 and 2.267 million in
2009 (Provisional) and show variations over this
period.
1.33 As regards the spatial / industry wise
dispersion of the incidences of strikes and
lockouts is concerned Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh,
Kerala & Rajasthan are the States most affected
while financial intermediaries (excluding
insurance & pension funds) recorded the
maximum number of strikes and lockouts.
1.34 With a view to strengthen the existing
adjudicating system, twenty-two Central
Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour
Courts are functioning at Dhanbad (Jharkhand),
Mumbai, New Delhi and Chandigarh (two courts
each) and one each at Kolkata, Jabalpur,
Kanpur, Nagpur, Lucknow, Bangalore, Jaipur,
C h e n n a i , H y d e r a b a d , B h u b a n e s h w a r,
Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Asansol and
Guwahati.
1.35 In order to reduce the pendency of
cases, Lok Adalats are being organized by the
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CGIT-cum-Labour Courts. 15 Lok Adalats were
held during 01.04.2009 to 31.10.2009 though
which 178 cases were settled.
VULNERABLE SECTIONS
Child Labour
1.36 Elimination of child labour is an area of
great concern and the Government of India is
committed to address the issue. The problem of
child labour can be viewed as a socio-economic
evil, which primarily results from poverty and
illiteracy. Considering the magnitude and the
nature of the problem, Government has adopted
a sequential approach to withdraw and
rehabilitate working children, beginning with
those working in hazardous occupations/
processes.
1.37 With this objective, Government
announced a comprehensive National Policy on
Child Labour in August, 1987 which among other
things envisaged a Project-based Action Plan for
the welfare of working children in areas of high
concentration of child labour. Under the action
plan, National Child Labour Project (NCLP)
Scheme was launched in 12 child labour
endemic districts in 1988. The number of
districts covered under the Scheme has been
substantially enhanced to 271 and it is proposed
to further expand the coverage in the XIth Plan.
1.38 The NCLP Scheme provides for the
establishment of the special schools/transitional
education centers to impart non-formal/formal
education, vocational training, supplementary
nutrition, monthly stipend and regular health
check-ups, etc. to children withdrawn from
hazardous employment so as to prepare them to
join mainstream schools.
1.39 More than 10,000 special schools have
been sanctioned with enrolment of
approximately 5.00 lakh children.
1.40 Apart from a major increase in the
number of districts covered under the scheme,
the priority of the Government is evident in
increase in the budgetary allocation during the
11th Plan to Rs.625 crore.
1.41 For the rehabilitation of migrant and
trafficked child labour, Government has initiated
a number of steps and has issued a detailed
protocol for prevention, rescue, repatriation and
rehabilitation of these children, to the State
Governments for compliance.
1.42. As poverty is the primary cause of such a
social evil, the educational rehabilitation of such
children is further complemented by the
economic rehabilitation of the families of child
labour through the convergence approach so
that the child labour and their families are
Awareness Generation rally by National Child Labour Project (NCLP) students in Jalandhar.
covered under the benefits of the schemes of
various Ministries/Departments of the
Government of India like Human Resource
Development, Women & Child Development,
Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Rural
Development as well as Panchayati Raj
institutions. Convergence with the Railways is
also in the offing to prevent migration/ trafficking
of children for work.
1.43 Government is also laying lot of stress on
the enforcement of the Child Labour (Prohibition
& Regulation) Act and special drives have been
conducted.
Women Labour
1.44 The Government is committed to
improve the working conditions of women
workers. In this direction, guidelines for the
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prevention of sexual harassment of women
employees in their workplaces have been
framed. Simultaneously, instructions have been
issued to the Central Ministries / Departments,
State Governments / UT Administrations and all
CPSUs for strict implementation of the
guidelines. The Conduct Rules applicable to the
Central Government and the All India Services
have since been amended to give effect to these
guidelines. The Industrial Employment
(Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946 have
also been amended to make the guidelines
applicable to employees in the private sector.
1.45 Further amendments in the Industrial
Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules,
1946 to provide that the Complaint Committee
established in each establishment for inquiring
into a complaint of sexual harassment shall be
deemed to be the inquiring authority appointed
by the employer for the purpose of these rules,
have been notified on 19.01.2006.
Bonded Labour
1.46 The system of debt bondage in India
originated from the uneven social structure
characterized by feudal and semi-feudal
conditions. The issue of 'Bonded Labour' came
to the forefront in national policies when it was
included in the earlier 20 point Programme in
1975. To implement this, the Bonded Labour
System (Abolition) Ordinance was promulgated.
This was later on replaced by the Bonded
Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976.
1.47 In order to assist the State Governments
in their task of rehabilitation of released bonded
labourers, the Ministry of Labour and
Employment launched a Centrally Sponsored
Scheme on 50:50 basis in regard to funding in
May 1978. Under the Scheme, rehabilitation
assistance of Rs.20,000/- per bonded labourers
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is provided. The modified scheme also provides
for financial assistance to the State
Governments/Union Territories for conducting
survey of bonded labourers, awareness
generation activities and impact evaluation. A
sum of Rs.6,985.86 lakh has been released
under the Scheme to the State Governments
upto 30.09.2009 for rehabilitation of 2,88,123
bonded labourers.
SOCIAL SECURITY
1.48 The Government has enacted a number
of legislations in the area of Social Security for
the workers. The important Acts in this regard
are the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, the
Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952, the Maternity Benefit Act,
1961, the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and the
Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. Several
initiatives have been recently taken to extend
larger benefits to workers under these Acts as
detailed below:
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC)
1.49 To provide medical care and cash
benefits in the case of sickness, maternity and
employment injuries, the Employees' State
Insurance Act was enacted in 1948. The
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
is implementing the ESI Scheme introduced
since 1952. The achievements are as under:-
New Implemented Areas:
1.50 The Scheme was extended to 46 new
areas covering 70,427 employees during the
year 2008-09.
Record Number of Insured Persons /
Beneficiaries
1.51 The number of insured persons covered
under the ESI Scheme touched a new high in
2008-09 when the same touched 1.29 crore for
the first time. The number of beneficiaries
covered under the Scheme has gone up to 5.01
crore.
Enhancement of Cash Benefits
1.52 T h e E S I C h a s e n h a n c e d t h e
Confinement Expenses for confinement outside
ESI Hospitals from Rs.1,000/- to Rs.2,500/- per
confinement w.e.f. 01.12.2009. The rate of
funeral expenses has been enhanced from
Rs.3,000/- to Rs.5000/- w.e.f. 01.09.2009.
Incentives Scheme for employers for
providing employment to the persons with
disabilities:
1.53 Persons with disabilities employed on or
after 01.04.2008 and drawing wages upto
Rs.25,000/- are covered under the ESI Scheme
and Employers' share of contribution is paid by
Government for three years. This Scheme has
been largely advertised in national dailies and
mailers to the employers were also sent to avail
the benefit of the scheme.
Amendments in Rajiv Gandhi Shramik
Kalyan Yojana:
1.54 Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana,
the Unemployment Allowance Scheme for the
Insured Persons who are rendered jobless due
to retrenchment or closure of factory etc., or on
permanent disablement of at least 40% arising
out of non-employment injury has been
introduced w.e.f. 01.04.2005. The Insured
Person and his/her dependant family members
are also entitled to medical care for a period of
one year from the date of unemployment. The
ESI Corporation has decided to enhance the
payment of Unemployment Allowance under
Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana from 6
months to 12 months and relax the condition of
five years insurable employment to three years
w.e.f. 11.09.2009. Besides this, the
beneficiaries under Unemployment Allowance
Scheme (RGSKY) have also been made entitled
for getting Vocational Rehabilitation Skill
Development trainings for re-employment for a
maximum period of six months w.e.f.
01.02.2009. The number of beneficiaries who
have availed the benefit of Rajiv Gandhi Shramik
Kalyan Yojana up to September 2009 is 2857
and the amount disbursed to them is
Rs.4,18,96,938/-.
New Inspection Policy:
1.55 A new inspection policy has been
introduced w.e.f. 01.04.2008, which places
emphasis on inspection of newly covered units,
defaulters and those not submitting self-
certification with a view to concentrate on
improving compliance.
Other Medical Initiatives:
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Inaugurations / Foundation Stone Laying
of ESIC Hospitals, Medical Colleges and
Dispensary at Bihta, Patna (Bihar), ESI
Hospital at Peenya (Karnataka), ESI
Hospital at Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) and
ESI Dispensary at Okhla, New Delhi.
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Grading of all ESIC Hospitals by reputed
Grading Agencies.
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Major treatments such as Kidney & Liver
transplant, Heart treatment, Cochlear
implants and Joint replacements have
been included under the ESI Scheme.
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To facilitate early sanction of equipments
for ESI Hosptials, SSMCs / SMCs at State
level have been delegated powers to
sanction equipments upto Rs.15.00 lakhs
per unit.
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Ceiling on reimbursement of expenses
on medical care to State governments
has been increased from Rs.1,000/- to
Rs.1,200/- per Insured Person family unit
per annum.
?
In-Vitro Fertilization Treatment (artificial
reproduction) to the Insured Persons and
their spouses.
?
“Project Sankalp” for strengthening ESIC
Interventions on HIV/AIDs and Family
We l f a r e l a u n c h e d a t M a n g a l o r e
(Karnataka).
Mass Media Campaign:
1.56 Massive Awareness Campaign through
Print Media, Hoardings, Radio, T.V., Commercial
and Websites have been launched throughout
India in Hindi, English and respective vernacular
languages of the States to bring awareness and
educate various stake-holders about the
benefits available under the Scheme. Besides,
Employers' & Employees' Workshops,
Seminars, Shikayat Adalats and other
programmes have taken place during ESIC Day
and ESIC Fortnight Celebration throughout India
which started with ESIC Foundation Day, i.e.
24th February and culminated on 10th March,
2009.
ESIC participation in the Rashtriya Swasthya
Bima Yojana (RSBY)
1.57 With a view to providing improved health
insurance cover to workers covered under ESI
Scheme the Employees' State Insurance
(Amendment) Bill, 2009 has been introduced in
the Parliament with comprehensive
amendments. The Bill will also enable ESIC to
take up the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
under the Unorganised Workers Social Security
Act, 2008 and other such schemes that may be
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framed by the Government by utilising the large
infrastructure available with the ESIC wherever
it is under-utilised.
Other Initiatives
1.58 A time-frame is given to all the Regional
Offices of the ESIC and ESIC Model Hospitals
for getting ISO Certification during the current
year. The medical education projects and IT roll
out plans have been initiated.
Survey
1.59 A door-to-door survey of units
(factories/shops/ establishments etc.)
covered/coverable under the Act has been
started with appointment of outside agency in all
the Regions.
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
1.60 The Employees' Provident Funds and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 provides for
compulsory provident fund, pension and
deposit-linked insurance in factories /
establishments employing twenty or more
employees in industries mentioned in Schedule
to the Act. The Government of India through the
Employees' Provident Fund Organization
(EPFO) administers the Employees' Provident
Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
and the following three Schemes framed there
under:
?
Employees' Provident Funds Scheme,
1952;
?
Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 and
?
Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance
Scheme, 1976.
1.61 The progress achieved by the EPF
organisation under various areas is given in
paragraph below. The reforms introduced are
also given in brief as under:
 Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble Minister of Labour & Employment lighting the ceremonial lamp
during the opening ceremony of Sub-regional office of ISSA for South Asia.

Membership: As on 31st March, 2009, there contributions received under all three Schemes
were 5,73,063 establishments covered under amounted to Rs.39,515.53 crore.
the Act out of which 2,755 were exempted
Rate of interest: The rate of interest declared
establishments. The total membership in the
on the deposits of members to the Employees'
Employees' Provident Fund was 470.72 lakh
Provident Fund was 8.5% (on monthly running
with membership in the Pension Fund being
balance) for 2008-09. During the year, 570.80
445.48 lakh.
lakh annual statements of accounts were issued
Claim settlement: During 2008-09, 71.64 lakh to members of un-exempted establishments.
members' claims were settled.
Compliance
Contribution by Members: Total corpus of
1.62 During the year 2008-09, 4,467
cumulative contributions received against all
prosecutions cases were launched against
three Schemes administered by EPFO so far, as
defaulting establishments under section 14 of
on 31st March, 2009 stand at Rs.3,17,377,11
the EPF & MP Act, 1952 with 2,825 cases being
crore. During the year 2008-09, the total

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decided during the year. 18,159 Recovery
Certificates for amount of Rs.388.49 crore dues
under EPF Scheme were issued under section 8
of the Act. 17,325 Recovery certificates were
issued against dues of Rs.213.52 crore under
Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 and 17,311
Recovery Certificates were issued against dues
of Rs.15.95 crore under EDLI Scheme. 550
FIRs and 20 challans were filed by the police in
various courts under section 406/409 of Indian
Penal Code for recovery of dues from defaulting
establishments.
Pension Reforms
1.63 The Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
(EPS) has been conceived as a Benefit Defined
Social Insurance Scheme formulated following
actuarial principles for ensuring long term
financial sustenance. It is financed through
contribution from the employers at the rate of
8.33 percent of the wages of employees and the
Central Govt. also contributes 1.1/6% of the
wages of the employees. Any increase in the
amount of pensionary benefit depends on the
financial position of Pension Fund. The
quantum of pension to members of EPS, '95 is
actuarially calculated in accordance with the
provisions of the Scheme. To review the rates of
contributions and quantum of the pension and
other benefits, para 32 of the Scheme provides
for annual valuation of the Pension Fund. Last
four valuations have shown an increasing deficit
in the Scheme which stood at Rs.22,021 crore
as on 31.03.2004 as per 8th Valuation Report.
1.64 In order to wipe out the actuarial deficit in
the Pension Fund, Ministry has carried out the
following amendments in the Scheme:
?
Factors of Table 'B' and Table 'D' have
been revised.
?
Reduction factor in case of early pension
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under paragraph 12(7) has been changed
from 3 to 4 per cent.
?
Paragraph 12A which provides for option
for commutation of pension and
paragraph 13 which provides for 'Return
of Capital' have been deleted.
1.65 Further, an Expert Committee under the
Chairmanship of Additional Secretary (Labour &
Employment) consisting of actuaries, experts
from social security and insurance sectors and
representatives of the stakeholders has been
constituted in June, 2009 for reviewing the
Scheme entirely.
Computerization Plan of Employees'
Provident Fund Organisation
1.66 EPFO has its operational presence
across the country and serves the social security
needs for a large cross section of workers and
employees in the organized sector. EPFO is
attempting improvements in its functioning and
operations through a process of computerization
of its basic functions under a modernization
project that is being implemented with the
collaboration of the National Informatics Centre
(NIC). The implementation of the project was
approved by the CBT, EPF in its meeting held on
17th April 2008. The project is conceived in two
phases. The focus of the 1st phase is to
implement application software that provides
best possible services to the Employees
Provident Fund members and helps in creation
of a strong local database having features to
update and improve legacy data in a phased and
practical manner. The 2nd phase concentrates
on consolidating services and database at the
central level for 'anytime-anywhere' services
and to implement a double entry accounting
system. After completion of computerization
project, the provident fund members will be able
to view their PF balances and status position of (North), Indore and Karnal and will also be
their claims, etc. through Internet. Similarly, the implemented in 22 more offices by 31.03.2010,
employers will get a facility to view the thereafter in remaining offices by 31.03.2011.
compliance status of their establishments on
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Internet.
1.68 The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 was
1.67 A dedicated team of NIC and EPFO
enacted to safeguard the interests of workers
officials has been working on the project under
mostly in the unorganized sector. Under the
the guidance of a Technical Committee. The
provisions of the Act, both the Central
progress and developments of the project is
Government and the State Governments are the
being closely monitored by an Apex Committee
appropriate governments to fix, revise, review
that is jointly headed by the Secretary (Labour &
and enforce the payment of minimum wages to
Employment) and Director General, NIC. The
workers in respect of scheduled employments
first phase of the project has been implemented
under their respective jurisdictions. There are 45
in five offices i.e. Hyderabad, Mangalore, Delhi
scheduled employments in the Central Sphere

Shri K.Chandramouli, Central Provident Fund Commissioner processing the first claim on the new
application software, making Sub-Regional Office Karnal “go live” under the new Computerization
project.

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and as many as 1628 in State Sphere. The
enforcement of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 is
secured at two levels. While in the Central
Sphere, the enforcement is secured through the
Inspecting officers of the Chief Labour
Commissioner (Central) commonly designated
as Central Industrial Relations Machinery
(CIRM), the compliance in the State Sphere is
ensured through the State Enforcement
Machinery.
1.69 In order to protect the minimum wages
against inflation, the Central Government has
made provision of Variable Dearness Allowance
(VDA) linked to Consumer Price Index. As
regards States/UT Administrations, 26 of them
have made VDA as a component of minimum
wages. Both Central and State Governments
are revising the minimum wages in respect of
these scheduled employments from time to time.
In the Central sphere, the rates were last revised
w.e.f. 01.10.2009.
1.70 In order to have a uniform wage structure
and to reduce the disparity in minimum wages
across the country, a concept of National Floor
Level Minimum Wage was mooted on the basis
of the recommendations of the National
Commission on Rural Labour (NCRL) in 1991.
The Central Government has recently revised
the National Floor Level Minimum Wages from
Rs.80/- to Rs.100/- per day with effect from
01.11.2009. It is, however, clarified that the
National Floor Level Minimum Wage, is a non-
statutory measure.
1.71 Based on the recommendations of the
Minimum Wages Advisory Board (MWAB) in its
meeting held on 22.01.2008 and 26.06.2008,
the Ministry of Labour & Employment has fixed
the minimum rates of wages for workers
employed in the scheduled employments
“Employment of Sweeping and Cleaning” in the
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Central sphere at Rs.120/-, Rs.150/- and
Rs.180/- per day and for “Employment of Watch
and Ward” (a) without arms at Rs.120/-,
Rs.150/- and Rs.180/- per day and (b) with arms
at Rs.140/-, Rs.170/- and Rs.200/- per day for
Area 'C', 'B' and 'A' respectively effective from
07.08.2008 and 18.09.2008 and revised the
minimum rates of wages for workers engaged in
the scheduled employments of “Construction”
and “Loading and Unloading” in the Central
sphere at Rs.120/-, Rs.150/- and Rs.180/- per
day for unskilled workers to Rs.200/-, Rs.220/-
and Rs.240/- per day for highly skilled workers in
Area 'C','B' and 'A' respectively and for workers
engaged in “Non-Coal Mines” in the Central
sphere at Rs.120/- per day for unskilled Workers
(Above Ground) to Rs.240/- per day for highly
skilled workers (Below Ground) effective from
20th May, 2009.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
1.72 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936, which
is a labour friendly legislation, ensures primarily
timely payment of wages and that no
unauthorized deductions are made from the
wages of the workers. In exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (6) of Section 1 of the
Act, the Central Government, on the basis of
figures of the Consumer Expenditure Survey
published by National Sample Survey
Organization, has enhanced the wage ceiling
from Rs. 6500/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month w.e.f.
08.08.2007.
The Payment of Wages (Nomination) Rules,
2009
1.73 In pursuance of the recommendation of
the Special Task Force set up by the Ministry of
Women and Child Development on complete
legal equality to women, the Central
Government has notified the Payment of Wages
(Nomination) Rules, 2009, vide notification GSR
No 822 (E) dated the 29th June, 2009 defining
the procedure for nomination and restricting the
nomination by workers to his family members as
far as applicable in exercise of powers conferred
by sub-section (5) of section 26 of the Payment
of Wages Act, 1936.
REVIEW OF LABOUR LAWS
1.74 Labour figures in the Concurrent List of
Subjects in the Constitution. Thus, both the
Centre and the State can legislate in this area.
There are 44 labour related statutes enacted by
the Central Government dealing with minimum
wages, accidental and social security benefits,
occupational safety and health, conditions of
employment, disciplinary action, formation of
trade unions, industrial relations, etc. The list of
Acts is annexed as Box 1.1 at the end of this
Chapter.
1.75 Review / updation of labour laws is a
continuous process in order to bring them in tune
with the prevailing situation and emerging needs
of the stakeholders. The status of recent
amendment / updation of various labour laws is
as given below: -
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
1.76 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
regulates the employment of women in factories,
mines, the circus industry, plantations and shops
or establishments employing 10 or more
persons except the employees who are covered
under the Employees State Insurance (ESI) for
certain periods before and after child birth and
provides for maternity and other benefits.
1.77 Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill,
2008 which contained proposal to enhance the
medical bonus from Rs.250/- to Rs.1,000/- and
to empower the Central Government to enhance
the medical bonus within every three years, by
notification in the Official Gazette subject to the
maximum of Rs.20,000/- received assent of the
President on 1st April, 2008 after passing by
both the Houses of Parliament. Thereafter, the
medical bonus amount was increased to
Rs.1,000/- by Gazette Notification dated 2nd
April, 2008 and made effective from 15th April,
2008. Subsequently, this amount has been
further increased to Rs.2,500/- by Gazette
Notification dated 11th August, 2008.
Study on the effective implementation of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
1.78 A study is being conducted on the
effective implementation of the Act through Tata
Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, for further
improvement and amendments that may be
necessary.
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
1.79 In pursuance to a judgment of Hon'ble
Supreme Court, the Payment of Gratuity
(Amendment) Bill, 2008 to amend the definition
of 'employee' under section 2 (e) of the Act in
order to cover the teachers in educational
institutions retrospectively with effect from 3rd
April, 1997, i.e. the date of notifying the
educational institutions under the Act, has been
passed by the Parliament. Also, Government
has initiated the process of amendment to the
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 for enhancing the
ceiling on amount of gratuity from Rs.3.50 lakh to
Rs.10 lakh.
Amendments in Workmen's Compensation
Act, 1923
1.80 The Workmen's Compensation Act,
1923 has been amended by changing its name
as “The Employees' Compensation Act, 1923”
and the term “workman” or “workmen” as
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“employee” and “employees” for making the Act
gender neutral. For covering the workers on
equity basis in hazardous industries, the
restrictive clauses in Schedule II of the Act have
either been amended or omitted. Central
Government is given powers to revise
enhancement of compensation and funeral
expenses from time to time in tune with the rising
cost of living. The eligibility criteria for
appointment of Commissioner have been
widened and the Commissioner shall dispose of
the matter relating to compensation under the
Act within a period of three months from the date
of reference and intimate the decision in respect
thereof within said period to the employee. The
Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Bill,
2009 has received the assent of the President on
22.12.2009 and the Act is being published in the
Gazette of India as Act No.45 of 2009.
The Plantations Labour (Amendment) Bill,
2008
1.81 The Plantations Labour Act, 1951
provides for the welfare of labour and regulates
the conditions of work in plantations. The
Plantation Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2008 has
been introduced in the Rajya Sabha on
21.10.2008.
1.82 The Bill seeks to amend the definition of
'employer' to fix the responsibility on the
Directors, Partners, Lessee or the Officers of the
Government entrusted with the management of
the plantation; definition of 'family', to remove
the distinction between the family of a male and
the female and definition of 'workers' by
enhancing wage ceiling from Rs.750/- to
rs.10,000/- and to include contract workers.
1.83 The Bill also seeks to amend the Act to
provide for safeguards to be adopted in the use
and handling of use of agro-chemicals,
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especially insecticides, pesticides and
herbicides; to enable the Central Government to
prohibit, restrict or regulate the employment of
women and adolescents for handling hazardous
chemicals in plantations and to prohibit
employment of children below 14 years in
plantations.
1.84 The Bill seeks to make penal provisions
more stringent. The Bill seeks to enjoin on the
new employer the responsibility to notify the
change in ownership and to enjoin upon the
State Government to provide Medical facilities
and recover the costs from the defaulting
employer.
The Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill,
2009
1.85 The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
provides the machinery and procedure for the
investigation and settlement of industrial
disputes.
1.86 The Industrial Disputes (Amendment)
Bill, 2009 was introduced in the Parliament on
26.02.2009.
1.87 The Bill seeks to amplify the definition of
term “appropriate Government”; enhancement
of wage ceiling of a Supervisors from one
thousand six hundred rupees per month to ten
thousand rupees per month; to provide direct
access for the workman to the Labour Court or
Tribunal in case of disputes arising out of section
2A ; to expand the scope of qualifications of
Presiding Officers of Labour Courts or Tribunals
under sections 7 and 7A; Establishment of
Grievance Redressal Machinery for the
resolution of disputes arising out of individual
grievances; to empower the Labour Court or
Tribunal to execute the awards, orders of
settlements arrived at by Labour Court or
Tribunals; and to empower Government to make
rules to decide and review the salaries and
allowances and other terms and conditions for
appointment of Presiding Officers.
1.88 Apart from above initiatives, proposals
to bring down the threshold limit from 20 to 10
employees in respect of the Employees'
Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions
Act, 1952 for expanding the coverage of social
security in the organized sector, comprehensive
amendments in Factories Act, 1948,
amendment in the Employment Exchange
(Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act,
1959 to change the nomenclature of
“Employment Exchange” to “Employment
Guidance and Promotion Centre” to give
primacy to employment promotion, vocation
guidance and counseling and to amend the
Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service) Act,
1970 to make it gender-neutral are at various
stage of consideration.
WAGE BOARDS
1.89 The Government in exercise of powers
conferred by sub-section (1) of the Section 13(A)
and 13(D) of the Working Journalists and Other
Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service)
& Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955 and in
consultation with the Wage Boards for Working
Journalists and Non Journalists Newspaper
Employees, has notified for grant of interim
rates of wages to journalists and other
newspaper employees and news agency
employees @30% of the basic wage w.e.f.
08.01.2008 vide Notifications No. SO 2524(E)
and SO No. 2525(E) dated the 24th October,
2008.
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)
1.90 The provisions on Occupational Safety &
Health (OSH) of workers as provided for in the
Constitution of India are being implemented
through the offices of Directorate General of
Mines Safety (DGMS) and the Directorate
General of Factory Advice Service & Labour
Institutes (DGFASLI). The DGMS enforces the
safety and health provisions for the workers in
the mining industry through its Inspectors
appointed under the Mines Act, 1952. The
DGFASLI, through its Inspectorate of Dock
Safety, enforces safety provisions in the Docks
and also acts as the coordinating Agency at the
national level for the Inspectorate of Factories
functioning under different State Governments.
1.91 Some of the important events/initiatives
in the area of OSH are:-
?Every year, Ministry of Labour and
Employment is distributing awards viz.
Prime Minister's Shram Awards, National
Safety Awards & Vishwakarma Rashtriya
Puraskar and National Safety Awards
(Mines) to workers.
?The Prime Minister's Shram Awards are
given to the workers employed in
Department/Public Sector Undertakings of
the Central and State Governments and the
manufacturing units employing 500 or more
workers in the private sector in recognition of
their performance, devotion to duty etc. The
Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the year
2007, to 52 workers including 7 women,
were announced on the eve of
Independence Day, 2009. The applications
for the Prime Minister's Shram Awards for
the years 2008 and 2009 are under process.
?The Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskars
(VRP) are given to individual workers or
group of workers for their outstanding
suggestions leading to improvement in
productivity, safety and health as well as the
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 import substitution resulting in the savings of
foreign currency. The National Safety
Awards (NSA) are given in recognition of
good safety performance on the part of the
industrial establishments covered under the
Factories Act, 1948, the employers covered
under the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and
Welfare) Act, 1986 and Building and other
Construction Workers (Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service) Act,
1996. Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble
Minister for Labour & Employment gave
away the NSA & VRP awards for the year
2008 in an awards presentation function
organised at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on
17th September, 2009.
The Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar and National Safety Awards function in progress.
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?The National Safety Awards (Mines) are
given at the national level in recognition of
outstanding safety performances in mines
covered under the Mines Act, 1952. The
awards for the year 2007 were given away
by His Excellency Shri Md. Hamid Ansari,
the Hon'ble Vice President of India in a
function held at National Agriculture Science
Centre, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi on 23rd
October, 2009.
CENTRAL BOARD FOR WORKERS
EDUCATION (CBWE)
1.92 The Central Board for Workers
Education (CBWE) established in 1958, is a
tripartite society which implements the Workers
Education Programmes at national, regional
Shri Ranjit S. Mooshahary, His Excellency, Governor of Meghalaya, lighting the traditional lamp to
mark the inauguration of Workers Education Day celebration at Guwahati on 16th September, 2009.

and unit / village level. The Board undertakes
training programmes, which cover workers from
organized, unorganized, rural and informal
sectors.
1.93 The main objective of the Board's
training programmes is to create awareness
among all sections of the working population.
Supervisory and managerial cadres are also
covered through Joint Education Programmes.
1.94 With headquarters at Nagpur, the Board
has a network of 50 Regional and 9 Sub
Regional Directorates spread throughout the
country. The six Zonal Directorates at Delhi,
Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and
Bhopal monitor the activities of the Regional
Directorates of their respective zones.
1.95 The Board has an apex level training
institute – Indian Institute of Workers
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 Educational Programme organized for the employees of the Postal Department by the Regional
Directorate, Central Board for Workers Education, Ahmedabad in progress.
conduct national level training programmes for
the activists of Central Trade Union
Organisations / Federations, Voluntary
Organisations besides training programmes for
Board's officials.
1.96 Since 1970 till September, 2009, the
Board has conducted 935 programmes of varied
durations at national level for 22,584
participants.
1.97 In the organized, unorganized and rural
sector, the Board has in all conducted 3, 94,805
programmes of varied durations for 1, 13,
21,333 workers since inception till September,
2009.
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1.98 Besides, the Board has been generating
awareness among the informal sector workers
about various welfare schemes through its
Labour Welfare and Development Programmes.
LABOUR STATISTICS
1.99 The feedback of accurate, timely and
detailed statistics and actionable research on
various aspects of labour activities is necessary
for taking effective policy decisions. The
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
(CPI-IW)2001=100 which are compiled and
disseminated by Labour Bureau are widely used
to determine the dearness allowance of
industrial workers and employees of Central,
State and UT governments as also to fix/revise
the minimum wages of organised and
unorganised sector workers.
1.100 The Government has set up an Index
Review Committee (IRC), a non-statutory
tripartite body, to review and report on various
aspects relating to compilation of Price Index
Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) New
Series (Base 2001=100) including price
collection mechanism and make recommenda-
tions for further improvement. The Committee
has submitted its Report.
1.101 Labour Bureau also constructs,
maintains and publishes CPI Nos. for (i) Rural
and Agricultural Labourers (Base 1986-
87=100), (ii) Retail Price Indices of 31 essential
commodities for both rural and urban centre, and
(iii) Wage Rate Indices for 21 industries.
1.102 The statistics on labour, its reports and
reviews are available on Labour Bureau's
Website (bilingual) http://www.labourbureau.
gov.in. and updated regularly.
1.103 Labour Bureau organizes regular
training programmes for (i) Price Collectors and
Price Supervisors from various States and
Union Territories; (ii) senior State / Central
Government officers dealing with labour
statistics collected under various labour laws,
and (iii) the primary units furnishing the returns.
1.104 Besides, it also imparts training to (a) IES
/ ISS probationers, (b) the foreign participants of
I.S.E.C, Kolkata, sponsored by the C.S.O, and
(c) Junior Certificate Course training to
Statistical Officers deputed by C.S.O. (d) Senior
and middle level officers of I.S.S. for training in
Labour and Price Statistics.
1.105 The Labour Bureau conducted a sample
survey to assess the impact of economic
slowdown on employment for the period
October-December, 2008 in India covering 2581
units pertaining to Mines , Textiles, Metals,,
Gems and Jewellery , Automobile Transport and
IT/BPO spread over 20 centers in 11 States /
Union Territories . The analysis of the
employment trends as submitted in the report by
Labour Bureau indicated job loss of about half a
million persons in the sectors covered by the
survey.
1.106 With a view to assess the impact of
economic slowdown on employment in India,
Labour Bureau conducted three quarterly quick
surveys in selected sectors supposed to be
badly affected. The quarters studied are
January- March, 2009, April-June, 2009 and
July-September, 2009. Reports on these
surveys have been submitted to the Ministry and
are available on its website www.labourbureau.
nic.in
1.107 As revealed by the results of different
quarters studied, it may be observed that the
employment declined by 4.91 lakh during the
quarter October –December,2008; increased by
2.76 lakh during January-March, 2009; again
declined by 1.31 lakh during April-June, 2009
probably due to seasonality; and now increased
by 4.97 lakh during the quarter July-September,
2009. Thus overall estimated employment in the
selected sectors has experienced a net addition
of 1.51 lakh during the last one year period i.e.
from October, 2008 to September, 2009.
1.108 In pursuance of the President's address
to joint session of Parliament on 4th June, 2009
with regard to submission of five annual reports
on employment among others, the Government
has also entrusted to Labour Bureau for
conducting annual labour force survey on
employment and unemployment.
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PLAN OUTLAY
1.109 The Ministry had drawn an ambitious
plan for the welfare and development of Labour
during the Tenth Plan and the Eleventh Plan.
Special emphasis was laid for elimination of
child labour, abolition and rehabilitation of the
bonded labourers and skill up-gradation. The
important schemes being taken up were:
National Child Labour Project, Up-gradation of
existing Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into
“Centres of Excellence” and Establishment of
New ITIs in North-Eastern States, Sikkim and
Jammu & Kashmir. Apart from this, a few new
schemes in centrally sponsored sector were
launched during 11th Plan. They include Skill
Development Initiative through Private
Partnership Programme (PPP), Upgradation of
1396 Government ITIs through PPP, Externally
Aided Project (EAP) for reforms and
improvement in Vocational Training Services
rendered by Central & State Governments and
Health Insurance for Unorganized Sector
Workers.
1.110 The Planning Commission has made an
allocation of Rs.2210.02 Crore (at 2006-07
prices) for the Plan Schemes of the Ministry of
Labour & Employment during the Eleventh Five
Year Plan (2007-12). Against this, during 1st
year of Eleventh Plan i.e,2007-08, the Ministry
was allocated Rs.325.48 Crore by the Planning
Commission (excluding Civil Works (CW)
component of Rs.19.52 Crore which was
transferred to Ministry of Urban Development).
This was later increased to Rs.1250.00 Crore at
RE stage. The actual expenditure, however, was
Rs.1280.22 Crore which was met through
supplementary provisions. Similarly, an
allocation of Rs.771.50 Crore (excluding CW of
Rs.28.50 Crore which was transferred to
Ministry of Urban Development), was made
during 2nd year of Eleventh Plan i.e., 2008-
09.This was increased to Rs. 1426.00 Crore at
RE stage. Against this, the expenditure was
Rs.1388.39 crore. A plan provision of
Rs.1630.76 Crore (excluding CW component of
Rs.19.25 Crore which was transferred to
Ministry of Urban Development) has been made
during 2009-10 for the plan schemes of the
Ministry of Labour and Employment.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
1.111 A high level tripartite delegation from
India led by Hon'ble Labour & Employment
Minister participated in the 98th Session of
International Conference of International Labour
Organization. India also participated in a
number of very high level international meetings
at the highest level. Some of the prominent
meetings attended by India at the highest level
include G8 Meeting of Ministers of Labour and
Social Policy, Tripartite Meetings of Experts on
Strategies for the Extension of Social Security
Coverage and Meeting of Employment, Labour
,and Social Affairs Committee . The Ministry also
had very fruitful exchange of views on labour
related issues with various delegations from
other friendly countries like Afghanistan, USA
Netherlands and Nigeria during the year.

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 Meeting with Prince Adetokunbo Kayode,
Federal Minister of Labour and Productivity, Nigeria in progress.

V.V.GIRI NATIONAL LABOUR INSTITUTE research on its own and in collaboration with
(VVGNLI) other agencies, both national and
international;
1.112 V.V. Giri National Labour Institute
(VVGNLI), an autonomous body of the Ministry ?
to establish wings for:
of Labour and Employment, Government of
India, set up in July 1974, is a premier Institute of ?
Education, training and orientation;
Research, Training and Education in the area of
?
Research, including action research;
Labour. The main functions of the Institute are:
?
Consultancy; and
?
to undertake and assist in organising training
and educational programmes, seminars and ?
Publication and other such activities
workshops; as may be necessary for achieving
the objectives of the society.
?
to undertake, aid, promote and coordinate

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 An interactive session in progress in the presence of Dr. Mohini Giri.

NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR RESEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

TRAINING IN SOCIAL SECURITY (NATRSS)
Activities of Directorate General of
1.113 NATRSS is administered by the EPFO. Employment & Training
This institute primarily conducts various
1.114 Vocational training and Employment
research studies and training programmes on
being concurrent subject, both Central and State
labour welfare, labour standards, social security,
Governments share the responsibility. Laying
personnel management and industrial relations.
down of policies, procedures, standard, norms,
The trainers and faculty members include
affiliation, guidelines, conducting of trade test
professionals from private organisations,
and certification are the responsibility of the
officers from EPFO and units of the Ministry of
Central Government whereas the
Labour and Employment as also
implementation of vocational training and
representatives of labour institutions and
administration of Employment Exchanges rests
Governments of various countries in Africa, Asia
with the respective State Governments/Union
and the Far East.
Territories. Most of the States have Directorates

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of Training and Employment located in the State
capitals. In addition to these activities, DGE&T
also runs training institutions to meet the training
needs of specific target groups.
Centrally sponsored scheme for
upgradation of 500 existing ITIs into
"Centres of Excellence"
1.115 Government embarked on the strategic
objective of modernizing the ITIs and improving
the quality of training in Government run ITIs,
with involvement of stakeholders. Action has
been initiated for upgradation of 100 ITIs with
domestic resources and 400 ITIs through World
Bank assistance so as to create "Centres of
Excellence (COE)" for producing multi-skilled
workforce of world standard. The highlights of
the scheme are introduction of multiskilling
courses during the first year, followed by
advanced and specialized modular courses in
the second year by adopting industry wise
cluster approach, multi entry and multi exit
provisions and Public Private Partnership (PPP)
in the form of Institute Management Committee
(IMC) to ensure greater and more active
involvement of industry in all aspects of training.
1.116 In his budget speech 2007-08, Hon'ble
Finance Minister announced that the remaining
1396 ITIs would be upgraded into Centres of
Excellence in specific trades and skills under
public private partnership. Under the proposed
scheme, the State Government as the owner of
the ITI, continues to regulate admissions and
fees except in case of 20% which is determined
by Institute Management Committees. The new
management is given academic and financial
autonomy and the Central Government provides
an interest free loan of upto Rs.2.5 crore per ITI.
It is proposed to upgrade 300 ITIs every year,
beginning 2007-08, under the Public Private
Partnership (PPP) mode. Upto 30.11.2009, 721
ITIs had been covered under the scheme and
Rs. 1802.5 crore had been released.
Skill Development Initiative
1.117 A new Scheme titled "Skill Development
Initiative" was launched in the year 2007 – 08. It
is a five year scheme during which one million
persons would be trained or their existing skills
tested and certified. Ministry of Labour &
Employment has developed demand driven
short-term training courses based on Modular
Employable Skills (MES) framework for skill
development of the school leavers and drop-
outs and existing workers especially in the
informal sector in close consultation with
industry, micro enterprises in the informal sector,
State Governments, experts and academia.
This is essential considering their educational,
social and economic background. The scheme
offers certain courses with multi-entry and multi-
exit options, flexible delivery schedule and
lifelong learning.
Establishment of New ITIs in North-Eastern
States and Sikkim and Strengthening and
Modernization of ITIs in the State of Jammu &
Kashmir
1.118 DGE&T is currently implementing
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
"Establishment of new Industrial Training
Institutes (ITIs) in the North-Eastern states and
Sikkim & Strengthening and Modernization of
ITIs in the State of Jammu & Kashmir ". The main
objective of the scheme is to meet both
qualitative and quantitative skilled and semi-
skilled manpower requirement for industry,
service sector, self employment etc. by way of
creating and developing infrastructure for
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 Capacity Building Programme for ITI Principals at IDEMI, Mumbai.
training of youth in identified skill areas. The
scheme envisages establishment of 25 New ITIs
and strengthening/ modernization of 35 existing
ITIs in North-Eastern Region. On completion of
implementation, the seating capacity in ITIs
would increase from the existing 7244 to 16144.
The scheme also provides Technical Assistance
for training of faculty/ sponsored candidates
from NE Region. In addition, the scheme also
includes strengthening/ modernization of 37
existing ITIs and setting up of one new Women
ITI at Jammu under the Jammu & Kashmir
component of the scheme. The seating capacity
in ITIs would increase from the existing 4364 to
6200 in J&K.
Coaching – cum - Guidance Centres for
SC/ST
1.119 Twenty three Coaching-cum-Guidance
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Centres (CGCs) for SC/STs have been set up in
23 States. Vocational Guidance and training in
Confidence Building is provided to SC/ST job
seekers through these Centres. Besides, the
facilities for practising typing and shorthand are
provided to SC/ST job seekers in 13 Coaching-
cum-Guidance Centres. These Centres have
also been arranging Pre-Recruitment Training
Programmes for SC/ST candidates to improve
their employability through competitive
examinations conducted by Staff Selection
Commission and other Recruitment Boards for
Group 'C' and equivalent posts. During 2009-
2010 (From 01.04.2009 to 30.09.2009), 4757
candidates could make use of facilities provided
at CGCs to practice typing and shorthand and
2421 candidates participated in the Pre-
Recruitment Training Programmes organized by
these CGCs.
Right to Information Act, 2005
1.120 In order to achieve the objectives of
Good Governance, it is necessary that the
administration should be transparent,
responsive, citizen-friendly and able to
disseminate all the information among the
public. Right to Information is a powerful tool to
ensure all these qualities in the administration
and, therefore, the Government enacted the
Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, which has
come into effect from 12th October 2005.
1.121 In pursuance of the provisions contained
in the Right to Information Act 2005, action has
been taken for the implementation of the Act in
various Public authorities under the aegis of
Ministry of Labour & Employment. It includes
dissemination of information in public domain
relating to the particulars of organisation,
function and duties, the designation of CPIO and
Appellate Authority etc. The Ministry has also
initiated suo-motu disclosure of various Labour
Acts / Laws / Regulations, which were required
to be made public for the use of citizens of this
country, on the Ministry's website i.e.
www.labour.nic.in. It is also to be mentioned that
A t t a c h e d & S u b o r d i n a t e o ff i c e s a n d
Autonomous organisations have their own
websites which are linked with the Ministry's
website.
1.122 The Ministry has also set up a Central
RTI Cell, headed by CPIO; where the RTI
applications from the citizens are received.
Based on available records, the total number of
applications, under the RTI Act, 2005 received in
Main Secretariat, Ministry of Labour &
Employment is as follows:
Year Applications Received
2005-06 37
2006-07 399
2007-08 606
2008-09 733
2009-10 607(as on 31.12.2009)
1.123 The number of first appeals, received in
the Main Secretariat, Ministry of Labour &
Employment is 62 during the period from April-
December, 2009 , while the same for the year
2008-09 was 63 .
1.124 67 applicants out of the above have gone
to Central Information Commission (CIC) in the
form of second appeal, in which CIC has upheld
the decision of Appellate Authority in almost all
cases.
New Initiatives
Formulation of Important Policies
?
National Policy on Safety, Health and
Environment at Workplace (NPSHEW)
seeking to provide general guidelines for all
stakeholders such as Governments,
inspection authorities, employers, research
and development institutions, educational
institutions for developing a safety culture
and ensuring safety, health and congenial
environment at all workplaces has been
announced on 20th February, 2009.
?
The National Policy on Skill Development
has been announced on 23rd February,
2009.
?
The National Policy on HIV / AIDS and the
World of Work has been announced on 30th
October, 2009.
?
The National Policy on Employment is under
finalization.
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occasion of 90th Anniversary of ILO held on 4th February, 2010.

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 Box 1.1
LIST OF CENTRAL ACTS
Sl. Name of the Act
No.
01. The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
02. The Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
03. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986
04. The Mines Act, 1952
05. The Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore Mines and Chrome Ore Mines Labour Welfare
(Cess) Act, 1976
06. The Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore Mines and Chrome Ore Mines Labor Welfare
Fund Act, 1976
07. The Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1946
08. The Beedi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976
09. The Limestone and Dolomite Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972
10. The Cine Workers Welfare (Cess) Act, 1981
11. The Beedi Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1976
12. The Cine Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981
13. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
14. The Building and Other Constructions Workers' (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.
15. The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
16. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
17. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
18. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
19. The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of
Service) Act, 1979.
20. The Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers
by Certain Establishments) Act, 1988
21. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
22. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
23. The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
24. The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
25. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936

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26. The Cine Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act,
1981
27. The Building and Other Construction Workers Cess Act, 1996
28. The Apprentices Act, 1961
29. The Factories Act, 1948
30 The Motor Transport Act, 1961
31. The Personal Injuries (Compensation Insurance) Act, 1963
32. The Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1962
33. The Plantation Labour Act, 1951
34. The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976
35. The Trade Unions Act, 1926
36. The Weekly Holidays Act, 1942
37. The Working Journalists and Other Newspapers Employees (Conditions of
Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955
38. The Children's (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1938
39. The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
40. The Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959
41. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
42. The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966
43. The Employees' Liability Act, 1938
44. The Unorganized Workers' Social Security Act, 2008

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LABOUR JURISDICTION
ORGANISATIONAL
STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS
PERSONNEL

2.1 Under the Constitution of India, Labour is 2.2 Shri Mallikarjun Kharge is holding the
a subject in the Concurrent List where both the charge of the Office of Minister of Labour &
Central and the State Governments are Employment. Shri Harish Rawat is holding the
competent to enact legislations subject to charge of Minister of State in the office of the
certain matters being reserved for the Centre. Ministry of Labour & Employment. Smt. Sudha
(Box 2.1) Pillai, IAS (KL:72) has relinquished the charge of
the post of Secretary (L&E) on 06.08.2009(A.N)
Box 2.1
consequent upon her appointment as Secretary,
LABOUR JURISDICTION:CONSTITUTIONAL Planning Commission. Shri Prabhat. C.
STATUS Chaturvedi, IAS (UP:75) took over the charge
of the post of Secretary (Labour & Employment)
Union List Concurrent List
on 06.08.2009 (A.N). Shri S.Krishnan, IAS
Entry No.55 - Entry No.22 - Trade (UP:75) on his promotion as Secretary
Regulation of Unions; industrial and relinquished charge of the post of Special
labour and safety labour disputes. Secretary (Labour & Employment) w.e.f
in mines and oil 21.10.2009 (A.N). Dr. Ashok Sahu (IES:75)
fields. continued to hold the charge of the post of
Labour & Employment Adviser in the rank and
Entry No.61 - Entry No.23 Social
scale of Additional Secretary . Shri S.K.
Industrial disputes security and social
Srivastava, IAS (AM:78) has been promoted to
concerning Union insurance; employment
the post of Additional Secretary (L&E) w.e.f
employees. and unemployment.
17.05.2009. He has taken over additional
Entry No.65- Entry No.24 Welfare of charge as the Directorate General of the
Union agencies labour including Employees' State Insurance Corporation w.e.f
and institutions conditions of work, 06.08.2009 (A.N) . Shri S.K.Dev Verman
for "vocational provident funds, (IAS:MT 88) continued to hold the charge of the
training…" employers' liability, post of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Labour
workmen's and Employment. Shri Anil Swarup , IAS
compensation, invalidity (UP:81) continued to hold the post of Director
and old age pensions General, Labour Welfare. Shri Sharda Prasad,
and maternity benefit IAS (UP: 81) continued to hold the post of
Director General, Employment & Training. Dr.
Harcharan Singh (ISS:80) continued to hold the
post of Deputy Director General (in the rank of
Joint Secretary). Shri K.M.Gupta (IES:1982)
assumed charge of the post of Economic
Adviser in the rank of Joint Secretary w.e.f.
01.01.2009. Shri Suraj Bhan (IES: 83 ) has been
promoted to the post of Economic Adviser in the
rank of Joint Secretary w.e.f 05.06.2009. Shri
S.R.Joshi (ISS:85) took over the charge of the
post of Dy. Director General (in the rank of Joint
Secretary) on12.12.2009 (Forenoon). Shri S.K.
Mukhopadhyay, Central Labour Service
continued to hold charge of the post of Chief
Labour Commissioner (Central).
STRUCTURE AND FORMATION
2.3 The Ministry has the following four
attached offices and ten subordinate offices,
four autonomous organizations, twenty-two
adjudicating bodies and one arbitration body.
ATTACHED OFFICES
Directorate General of Employment &
Training (DGE&T)
2.4 This Office is responsible for laying down
the policies, standards, norms and guidelines in
the area of vocational training throughout the
country and also for coordinating employment
services.
Office of Chief Labour Commissioner
(Central) [CLC(C)]
2.5 This Office is responsible for (a)
prevention, investigation and settlement of
industrial disputes in the central sphere; (b)
enforcement of awards and settlements; (c)
implementation of labour laws in industries and
establishments in respect of which Central
Government is the appropriate government; (d)
verification of membership of unions affiliated to
the Central Organisations of workers for giving
them representation in national and international
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conferences and committees; and (e) fixation
and revision of dearness allowance component
of minimum wages under the Minimum Wages
Act, 1948 in the scheduled employments.
Directorate General of Factory Advice
Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI)
2.6 This Directorate is concerned with
formulation of policy relating to the safety, health
and welfare of workers in factories and docks. It
is responsible for coordinating the
implementation of the measures of the Factories
Act, 1948 by the State Governments and
formulation of Model Rules thereunder. It is also
concerned with the administration of the Dock
Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986.
It undertakes research in industrial safety,
occupational health, industrial hygiene,
industrial psychology and industrial physiology.
It provides training mainly in the field of industrial
psychology and industrial safety & health
including a diploma course of one year duration
in industrial safety. The Diploma is an essential
qualification for appointment of Safety Officers in
factories. Regular in-service training of Factory
Inspectors is another important activity of the
Organisation.
Labour Bureau
2.7 The Bureau with its headquarters at
Chandigarh and Shimla, is responsible for
collection, compilation and publication of
statistical and other information regarding
employment, wages, earnings, industrial
relations, working conditions etc. It also
compiles and publishes the Consumer Price
Index Numbers for industrial and agricultural /
rural workers. The Bureau further renders
necessary assistance to the States for
conducting training programmes in labour
statistics at State / District / Unit levels.
SUBORDINATE OFFICES
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)
2.8 This Office is entrusted with enforcement
of provisions of the Mines Act, 1952 and the
Rules and Regulations framed thereunder. The
provisions of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 as
applicable to mines and oil fields are also
enforced by it.
Welfare Commissioners
2.9 The nine Offices of Welfare
Commissioners are responsible for providing
welfare facilities to the workers employed in
mica, limestone and dolomite, iron ore,
manganese and chrome ore mines and in the
beedi and cinema industries. These offices are
located at Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhilwara,
Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jabalpur,
Karma (Jharkhand) and Nagpur.
AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATIONS
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC)
2.10 The Corporation is responsible for
implementation of the Employees' State
Insurance Act 1948, which provides for medical
care and treatment to insured persons and their
families. Assistance is given in terms of benefits
during sickness and maternity, compensation for
employment injury, pensions for dependents on
the death of workers due to employment injury,
etc.
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
(EPFO)
2.11 This Organisation is responsible for
administration of the Employees Provident
Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
The Schemes for Provident Fund, Family
Pension and Deposit Linked Insurance are
implemented by the Organisation for the benefit
of workers covered under the scheme. The
Organisation is also responsible for
administration of Employees' Pension Scheme,
1995 that came into existence on 16.11.1995.
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI)
2.12 The Institute, with its headquarters at
Noida (U.P.), is a registered society, which
conducts action oriented research and provides
training to grass-root level workers in the trade
union movement, both in urban and rural areas
and also to Officers dealing with industrial
relations, personnel management, labour
welfare etc.
Central Board for Workers' Education
(CBWE)
2.13 The Board with its headquarters at
Nagpur is a registered society dealing with
schemes for training of workers in the
techniques of trade unionism and in bringing
about consciousness among workers about
their rights, duties and responsibilities. The
Board also undertakes programme for rural
workers' education and functional adult
education.
ADJUDICATING BODIES
Central Government Industrial Tribunals-
cum-Labour Courts (CGITs)
2.14 In all, 22 (twenty two) Industrial Tribunal-
cum-Labour Courts have been set up under the
provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
for adjudication of the industrial disputes in
organisations for which the Central Government
is the appropriate Government. These
Tribunals are located at Dhanbad (Jharkhand),
Mumbai, New Delhi and Chandigarh (two courts
each) and one each at Kolkata, Jabalpur,
Kanpur, Nagpur, Lucknow, Bangalore, Jaipur,
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C h e n n a i , H y d e r a b a d , B h u b a n e s w a r,
Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Asansol and
Guwahati.
ARBITRATION BODY
Board of Arbitration (Joint Consultative
Machinery)
2.15 The Board, with its headquarters at New
Delhi, set up under the Scheme for Joint
Consultative Machinery and Compulsory
Arbitration is an institution for compulsory
arbitration of disputes between employees and
the Government and on matters of pay and
allowances, weekly hours of work and leave of a
class or grade of employees.
Main Subjects dealt in the Ministry of Labour
and Employment
2.16 In pursuance of the powers derived from
the respective entries in the Union List and the
Concurrent List of Seventh Schedule of the
Constitution, the Ministry of Labour and
Employment has been allocated the following
items of work: -
2.17 Labour policy (including wage policy) and
legislation, Safety, health and welfare of labour,
Social security of labour, Policy relating to
special target group such as women, child
labour, Industrial relations and enforcement of
labour laws in the Central sphere, Adjudication
of industrial disputes through Central
Government Industrial Tribunals-cum-Labour
Courts and National Industrial Tribunals,
Workers' Education, Labour and Employment
Statistics, Employment Services and Vocational
training, Administration of Central Labour &
Employment Services, International
Cooperation in Labour & Employment matters.
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Central Labour Service (CLS)
2.18 The Central Labour Service (CLS) was
constituted with effect from 3rd February 1987 to
ensure better industrial relations, labour law
enforcement and labour welfare. Consequent
upon the Cadre Review, the Central Labour
Service (CLS) was notified as an organized
service in 2004.
2.19. The factories and mines employing 500
or more workers and plantations employing 300
or more workers are required to appoint a
prescribed number of welfare officers under the
relevant statutes. Assistant Labour Welfare
Commissioners (Central) and Deputy Labour
Welfare Commissioners (Central) under the
supervision of Welfare Commissioners
discharge these statutory functions and they
also advise and assist the management of the
concerned establishments in maintaining
harmonious industrial relations in the areas of
safety, health and welfare of workers etc.
Moreover, by assisting in resolution of workers
grievances, these officers prevent them from
escalating into industrial disputes.
2.20 In addition, officers appointed as
Assistant Labour Commissioners (Central),
Regional Labour Commissioners (Central),
Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) in
the Central Industrial Relations Machinery
(CIRM) , headed by the Chief Labour
Commissioner (Central) are also entrusted with
the task of maintaining good industrial relations
in the Central sphere. The officers of the CLS
appointed as Assistant Welfare Commissioners
and Welfare Commissioners in the Welfare
Organisation of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment under the Director General (Labour
Welfare) administer the Welfare Funds for beedi,
cine and certain categories of non-coal mine
workers.
WORK STUDY
2.21 With a view to bringing about
administrative reforms, determining the staffing
patterns and designing suitable organisational
structure and methods of work, the Internal Work
Study Unit has been entrusted with Work
Measurement Studies, Method Studies,
Records Management Studies and
Organisations & Methods (O&M) Inspections of
various Sections and field offices under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Labour &
Employment. With regard to O&M matters, the
unit is guided by the Department of
Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
and in respect of work relating to Work
Measurement Studies, it is guided by the Staff
Inspection Unit of the Department of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. At the
beginning of the financial year, an Annual Action
Plan of programmes of O&M activities and
studies is prepared in consultation with the
various Offices/Sections/Units including the
attached and subordinate offices. The Internal
Work Study Unit functions under the Financial
Adviser (L&E) and works through the Controller
of Accounts, Senior Analyst and Junior Analysts.
2.22 During the year 2008-2009, the Internal
Work Study Unit conducted O&M inspections of
twelve field establishments. In the current
financial year 2009-10, O&M inspections of
three field units have been conducted. The
shortcomings noticed during the inspections, in
the areas of administrative matters (vacancy
positions/promotional aspects etc.), monitoring
of court cases/ audit paras, implementation of
provisions of Manual of Office Procedure,
Records Management and other day to day
functioning, were brought to the notice of the
respective Wing heads for taking remedial
actions so as to improve the functioning,
efficiency and output of these offices.
O & M MEETING
2.23 With a view to reviewing and reducing
the pendency in the Ministry, O & M meeting
was convened on 20.04.2009 under the
chairpersonship of Secretary (L&E). The
meeting was attended by all the Bureau Heads
including representatives from the Employees'
Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC).
2.24 In the above O&M meeting, pendency
position of PMO/Cabinet references, Public
Grievance Cases, Parliamentary Assurances,
Other Parliamentary Matters, Vacancy
Positions, MP/VIP references, Court Cases,
Audit Paras, Records Management etc. was
discussed and suitable directions were issued
by the Chairperson to all the concerned to
expedite disposal of such cases.
Records Management
2.25 With a view to facilitating easy access to
public records as envisaged in the Right to
Information Act, 2005, due emphasis is being
given to the importance of proper management
of records in the Ministry in accordance with
provisions of the Central Secretariat – Manual of
Office Procedure, Public Records Act, 1993 and
Public Records Rules, 1997. Also, Records
Management aspect has been one of the
agenda items in the O&M meetings taken by
Secretary (L&E) wherein the necessity of proper
management of records, including launching of
Special Drives is inter-alia emphasized.
CAREER MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING
(CMT)
2.27 The substantial function of Career
Management and Training (CMT) Unit is to
organize training programmes on a
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decentralized basis for LDCs, UDCs and
Stenographers etc. and to nominate Officers
and members of staff of the Ministry and its
attached & subordinate offices and other
autonomous organizations under its
administrative control, to the Institute of
Secretariat Training and Management as well as
other such Training Institutes for different
training programmes. Also this unit makes
arrangements for the need based training
programmes for officers and staff members of
the Ministry, viz. computer applications for the
officers/officials through corporate trainers; and
behavioural skills and service matters for Group
'D' staff through corporate and in-house trainers.
2.28 During the period from April 2009 to
October, 2009, 34 Officers and members of staff
have been sponsored for various training
programmes.
2.29 A Training Curriculum suited to the
requirements of Group 'D' employees who do
not possess the minimum prescribed
qualifications was prepared. All Staff Members
of Group D Employees of this Ministry have been
imparted for training to improve their working
skills and performance conducted by V.V.Giri
National labour Institute, Noida as per
recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay
Commission for fixation of pay . After
successfully completion of the training they got
revised pay i.e. PB-I as per recommendations of
the Commission.
CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
2.29 First Meeting of the Consultative
Committee attached to this Ministry was held
under the Chairmanship of Shri Oscar
Fernandes, the then Hon'ble Minister of State
(Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Labour
& Employment on 18.02.2009 in Parliament
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House Annexe, New Delhi. During this Meeting
the matter relating to the functioning of Labour
Bureau was discussed:
2.30 Second meeting of the Consultative
Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri
Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble Labour &
Employment Minister has been held on
11.11.2009 in Parliament House Annexe, New
Delhi to discuss the agenda on 'Promoting Skill
Development'.
FINANCE WING
2.31 Finance Wing is mainly responsible and
to give advice on all financial and allied
proposals, preparation of budget and revised
estimates related to services concerning the
Ministry of Labour and Employment (Main
Secretariat) proper and the attached and
subordinate offices, Performance Budget,
expenditure control and financial review, work
measurement studies, internal audit etc
2.32 The Controller of Accounts, who is
responsible for cash management, heads the
accounting set-up. The important tasks and
activities of the Integrated Finance Division are:-
?to advise the Administrative Ministry on all
matters falling within the field of delegated
powers;
?to screen all expenditure proposals required
to be referred to the Finance Ministry for
concurrence or comments;
?to ensure that the schedule for preparation
of budget is adhered to by the Ministry and
that the budget is drawn up according to the
instructions issued by the Ministry of
Finance from time to time;
?to scrutinize budget proposals thoroughly
 before sending them to the Ministry of
Finance;
?to see that complete departmental accounts
are maintained in accordance with the
requirements under the General Financial
Rules;
?to keep itself closely associated with the
formulation of Schemes and important
expenditure proposals from their initial
stages;
?to associate itself with the evaluation of
progress / performance in the case of
projects and other continuing schemes and
to see that the results of such evaluation
studies are taken into account in the budget
formulation;
?to watch the settlement of audit objections,
Inspection Reports, draft audit paras etc.;
?to ensure prompt action on Audit Reports
and Appropriation Accounts, Reports,
Reports of the Public Accounts Committee,
Estimates Committee and Committee on
Public Undertakings;
2.33 During the year 2009-10 , all budget and
accounts matters were attended to within the
time schedule prescribed. By careful scrutiny of
proposals, it was ensured that the expenditure
conformed to budgetary appropriations, the
rules and regulations prescribed by the Finance
Ministry and that it was consistent with economy,
efficiency and the objectives of the relevant
schemes/programmes in connection with which
it was being incurred. The guidelines with
regard to fiscal prudence and austerity in
Expenditure Management as prescribed by the
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
were also sought to be enforced and guidelines
relating to effective cash management were also
followed.
PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI
2.34. The Ministry of Labour and Employment
has made several efforts to promote the use of
Hindi in official work and create interest in
officers/employees to work in Hindi during the
year 2009-10. Steps were taken to ensure
compliance of the provisions of the Official
Language Act/Rules and orders / instructions /
guidelines issued by the Department of
Official Language from time to time. Hindi
Division of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment is entrusted with the task of
implementation of the Official Language Policy
of the Government of India and translation of
important documents such as papers to be
placed before the Parliament, Labour Laws,
Hon'ble Labour & Employment Minister's
Speech, Press release etc. and the routine work
of the Ministry.
2.35 Hindi month fortnight was observed
during 1-15 September, 2009 to promote the
use of Hindi in the Ministry. On this occasion,
nine Hindi related competitions were conducted
to promote use of Hindi among the officials. A
large number Officials of the Ministry
participated in these competitions.
2.36 The Hindi work is done on computer by
the Hindi Division. One stenographer and three
typists of the Hindi Section are working on the
Computer. Efforts are being made to prepare
bilingual and update the Website of the Ministry.
Officers attached with the Rajbhasha Wing also
conduct inspections regarding the Hindi work
from time to time.
2.37 All documents under section 3(3) of the
Official Language Act, 1963 were issued both in
Hindi and English. The Ministry of Labour and
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Employment is making all efforts to ensure
effective implementation of Government's
Official Language Policy and is committed to
fulfill this objective.
2.38 Meeting of Hindi Advisory Committee of
Ministry of Labour and Employment was
conducted on 21.01.2009 at Bangalore in
which Hon'ble Members expressed their
satisfaction regarding implementation of Official
Language.
ACTION TAKEN ON AUDIT PARAS OF
C&AG'S REPORT
2.39 Action Taken Notes (ATN) on 7 out of 8
Audit Paras in Comptroller & Auditor General
(C&AG)'s Report for the year 2005-06 have
been furnished to the Monitoring Cell of Ministry
of Finance and the same in respect of Para 1 is
being revised. While there was no para in the
name of Ministry of Labour & Employment for the
year 2006-07, the C&AG's Report for the year
2007-08 is yet to be presented to the Parliament.
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ACTION TAKEN ON CITIZEN'S CHARTER
2.40 The Citizen's Charter of the Ministry of
Labour & Employment has been reviewed.
Based on the inputs received from
organizations, the Ministry has updated its
Citizen's Charter on 1st July, 2009. The charter
has been put on the website for easy access by
public.
2.41 The Citizen's Charter contains the
information with respect to services / activities,
subjects, vision, goals, clients and Ministry's
Commitments to the clients. Separately,
information with reference to attached /
subordinated offices / autonomous bodies of the
Ministry has been incorporated along with
address of their websites'.
2.42. The Ministry makes continuous efforts to
achieve its goals and fulfill commitments to the
clients. A Computerized Information facilitation
Centre in the Ministry has been set up which is
rendering all necessary assistance to the Public
by making available information on various
activities and schemes of the Ministry and its
organizations.
 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
3 CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS MACHINERY (CIRM)
BRIEF REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF CLC's (C) Relations, enforcement of Labour Laws and
ORGANISATION verification of Trade Union Membership in
central sphere. CIRM has a complement of 18
3.1 The Chief Labour Commissioner's
officers at the Head Quarters and 250 Officers in
(Central) [CLC(C)] Organisation, also known as
the field. The offices of CIRM are spread over
Central Industrial Relations Machinery (CIRM),
different parts of the country with zonal, regional
is an attached office of the Ministry of Labour and
and unit level formations.
Employment. The CIRM is headed by the Chief
Labour Commissioner (Central). It has been FUNCTIONS OF THE ORGANISATION:
entrusted with the task of maintaining Industrial
The functions of CIRM are given as under:

All India Conference of Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) / Regional Labour
Commissioners (Central) (Regional Head) held on 19-20 February, 2010 in progress.
 FUNCTIONS OF CIRM
• Prevention and settlement of Industrial Disputes, in the Central Sphere;
• Enforcement of Labour Laws and Rules made thereunder in the Central Sphere;
• Implementation of awards.
• Quasi-Judicial functions.
• Verification of the membership of the Trade Unions.
• Welfare.
• Other Miscellaneous functions.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF ?Implementation of settlements and awards.

INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
?Enforcement of other provisions in the
3.2 The CIRM ensures harmonious
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 relating to: (1)
industrial relations in the Central Sphere
Works Committee, (2) Recovery of Dues, (3)
establishments through: -
Lay off, (4) Retrenchment, (5) Unfair Labour
?Monitoring of industrial relations in the Practices, etc.
Central Sphere. 3.4 During the year 2008-09 the CIRM
intervened in 379 threatened strikes and its
?Intervention, mediation and conciliation in
conciliatory efforts succeeded in averting 362
industrial disputes in order to bring about
strikes, which represent a success rate of
settlement of disputes.
95.5%. The Industrial Disputes handled by the
?Intervention in situations of threatened machinery during the year 2008-2009 are given
strikes and lockouts with a view to avert the as under: -
strikes and lockouts.

Details of the Industrial Disputes handled by CIRM

No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of
Disputes Disputes Disputes Disputes Disputes Disputes in Disputes
received which were which were in which in which which CP Pending
by considered settled formal CP CP led to ended in with the
CIRM* unfit for without were held the failure CIRM on
intervention holding settlement the
by CIRM formal of close of
Conciliation Disputes the year
Proceedings
(CP)
8586 - 1661 3175 1377 1798 3750
* including brought forward from the previous year

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ENFORCEMENT OF LABOUR LAWS:
3.5 Another important function of CIRM is the
enforcement of Labour Laws in the
establishments for which the Central
Government is the Appropriate Government.
The machinery enforces following Labour Laws
and Rules framed there under: -
(i) The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 &
Rules made there under for Mines,
Railways, Air Transport Services &
Docks, Wharves and Jetties.
(ii) The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and
Rules.
(iii) The Contract Labour (Regulation &
Abolition) Act, 1970 and Rules.
(iv) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 &
Rules.
(v) The Inter-State Migrant Workmen
(RE&CS) Act, 1979 and Rules.
(vi) The Child Labour (Prohibition &
Regulation) Act, 1986 and Rules.
(vii) The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and
Rules.
(viii) The Labour Laws (Exemption from
Furnishing returns and Maintaining
Registers by certain Establishments)
Act, 1988.
(ix) The Building and Other Constructions
STATEMENT SHOWING NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS ETC.
UNDER VARIOUS LABOUR LAWS FOR THE YEAR 2008-09
<
Number of Number of Irregularities
Inspections
Detected* Rectified
43376* 734175 399138
*including brought forward from the previous year
workers (Regulation of Employment &
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and
Rules.
(x) Chapter VI-A of Indian Railway Act;
Hours of Employment Regulations for
Railways Employees.
(xi) The Industrial Employment (Standing
Orders) Act, 1946 & Rules.
(xii) The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Mines
and Circus Rules, 1963) & Rules.
(xiii) The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
3.6 There are approximately 1.5 lakh
establishments in the Central Sphere. The
Inspecting Officers of CIRM inspect these
establishments under different Labour
enactments through routine inspections, special
drives for inspections under the crash inspection
programmes and taskforce inspections to
secure benefits of the beneficial legislations to
workers. Special emphasis is given to
enforcement of beneficial enactments such as
the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act,
1970, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and the
Building and Other Construction Workers
(Regulation of Employment & Conditions of
Service) Act, 1996 in the unorganised sector.
Prosecutions are launched against persistent
defaulters and in respect of major violations.
Details for the year 2008-09 are given as under:-
Number of Number of
Prosecutions Convictions
launched
13244 7571
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IMPLEMENTATION OF AWARDS:
3.7 The officers of the CIRM implement
Awards issued by the Central Government
Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Courts (CGITs).
During the year 2008-2009, 2111 awards were
received (including BF). Out of these 306 were
implemented, implementation of 774 Awards
was in progress, implementation of 782 Awards
was stayed by High Courts & implementation of
442 Awards was pending due to other reasons.
Difficulties in implementing the awards are
experienced as employers obtain stay orders
from High Courts on implementation. Besides,
sanction for prosecution of employers by the
employing Ministries as required under section
197 of Cr. PC is seldom granted.
QUASI-JUDICIAL WORK:
Service) Act, 1996, Appellate Authority under
Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act,
1946
Dy. CLC(C)-Appellate Authority under the
Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act,
1946. Authority under Rule 25(2)(v)(a) and (b)
of the Contract Labour (Regulation and
Abolition), Rules 1971
RLC (C)-Authority under the Minimum Wages
Act, 1948. Appellate Authority under the
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition),
Rules 1971. the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
and Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 . Certifying
officer under Industrial Employment (Standing
Orders) Act, 1946, Supervisor of Railway Labour
under Hours of Employment & Regulation Act,
1889

3.8 CIRM officers from the level of Assistant
Labour Commissioner (Central) {ALC(C)}up to
the level of Chief Labour Commissioner
(Central){CLC(C)}also perform certain Quasi
Judicial Functions as shown below:
ALC(C)-Controlling Authority under Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972 ; Authority under Equal
Remuneration Act, 1976 ; Registering and
Licensing Officer under Contract Labour
(Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 .

CLC(C) -Director General (Inspection) under the 3.9 The cases decided by these officers under
Building and Other Construction Workers some of the above enactments / rules are given
(Regulation of Employment & Conditions of in the table below:

Nature of Quasi Cases/ Cases/ Total Cases/ Amount

Judicial Work Applications Applications Applications Awarded
/ Claims B/F / Claims / Claims (in Rupees)
from received disposed off
previous during the
year year
Gratuity Applications 7364 5293 12657 5285 196048691
under the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972
(2008-09)
Gratuity Appeals by 640 845 1485 939 9721395
RLCs under the
Payment of Gratuity
Act, 1972 (2008-09)

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 Nature of Quasi Cases/ Cases/ Total Cases/ Amount
Judicial Work Applications Applications Applications Awarded
/ Claims B/F / Claims / Claims (in Rupees)
from received disposed off
previous during the
year year
Claim applications by 2648 2080 4728 2232 18071583
RLCs(C) under the
Minimum Wages Act,
1948(2008-09)
Applications for 63 34 97 53 -
certification/modificatio
n of Standing Orders
by RLCs(C) (2008-09)
Cases under BOCW 1107 539 1646 250 771800
Act
(2008-09) (P)
P= All figures are provisional.

VERIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP OF Discipline for recognition purpose, as and when

CENTRAL TRADE UNION ORGANISATIONS:
3.10 The General Verification of membership
of trade unions affiliated to Central Trade Union
Organisations (CTUOs) is an important
exercise, which is undertaken by the CLC(C)
organization. The purpose of general
verification is to give representation to CTUOs in
the International and National conferences,
Committee, Councils, Wage Boards, etc.
3.11 The General Verification with date of
reckoning as 31.12.2002 was completed and the
final result was sent to Ministry of Labour &
Employment on 31.12.2007 and the result of
general verification was declared notified by the
Ministry of Labour & Employment on
11.01.2008.
Code of Discipline
3.12 Verification of membership of trade
unions operating in establishment in Central
Sphere is conducted by Chief Labour
Commissioner(Central)'s office under Code of
directed by the Ministry of Labour &
Employment. Verification of memberships of
unions operating in 17 establishments (Bhakra
Beas Management Board, Sunder Nagar
Project., M/s Bhakra Beas Management Board,
Nangal Unit., Tuticorin Port Trust, Tuticorin,
Chennai., Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, New
Delhi., Food Corporation of India., Mahanagar
Telephone Limited, New Delhi & Mumbai.,
ONGC Western Region, Ahmedabad.,
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput
Division, Orissa., Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust,
Navi Mumbai., Oil & Natural Gas Commission,
Mumbai., Marine Products Export Development
Authority, Cochin., M/s Kudremukh Iron Ore Co.
Limited, Bangalore., Hindustan Copper Limited
Khetri Copper Complex, Khetri Nagar, Ajmer.,
FCI Workers' Union., ONGC Eastern Region,
Guwahati., NALCO Mines, Damanjodi Koraput,
Orissa., Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Andhra
Pradesh.) through Secret Ballot was conducted
and final verification reports were sent to
Ministry of Labour & Employment.

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Statutory verification of membership of
unions operating in Nationalized Banks:
3.13 Verification of membership of trade
unions operating in 27 nationalized banks, State
Bank of India and their subsidiary banks is
conducted under four statutory rules / schemes
viz. State Bank of India (Appointment of
Employee Director Rules, 1974); The
Nationalized Banks (Management and Misc.
Provisions) Scheme 1970; The Nationalized
Banks (Management and Misc. Provisions)
Scheme 1980 and The Subsidiary Banks
(Appointment of Employee Director Rules,
1974).
3.14 The Verification was conducted by
the CLC(C) office on the request of Ministry
of Finance, Department of Financial
Services for appointing Workmen Director of
Bank. The final reports of verification of
membership of unions operating in
Allahabad Bank was completed and result
communicated to Ministry of Finance.
Verification of membership of unions
operation in 2 Banks are in progress and the
final verification result in respect of Punjab
National Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank will
be sent to Ministry of Finance, Department
of Financial Service as early as possible.
Now the Ministry of Finance, Department of
Financial Services has revised the
procedure for conducting verification of
membership strength of various unions of
workmen operating in Public Sector Banks
for determining the majority status for the
purpose of nominations of workmen
employees, Directors on the Boards of
Directors of the banks vide its notification
dated 19.11.2008.
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3.15 According to the new procedure the
management of the bank shall be advised by
the Central Government, one year before
the expiry of the tenure of the incumbent
workmen directors, to verify the membership
strength of the unions belonging to workmen
employee of the bank for the purpose of
determination of representative union. The
management of the Bank, the Chairman-
cum Managing Director of Executive
Director shall nominate an officer at the level
of General Manager as the Designated
Officer, who shall make the aforesaid
verification. The verification of the
membership of the union, Federation, or
Association is to the done on the basis of the
deduction made from the salary of the
workmen, for the month of March of the
relevant year based on the check off
mandate. The designated officer shall
finalize the verification of membership of the
union and submit his report to the Central
Government through the CMD or in his
absence through the E.D of the bank.
3.16 An appeal shall lie against the report
of the Designated Officer before the
Appellate Authority i.e. Dy. CLC(C) if the
difference in membership contested or
objected is more than 5% of the total
workmen employee strength of the bank or
to change the status of the representative
union. Any union, Federation or Association
having objection to the status of
representative union as determined by the
Designated Officer may file on appeal before
the appellate authority in writing within 7
days from the date of issue of such report by
the Designated Officer.
The Right to Information Act , 2005
3.17 During the year 2009 ,209 applications
including those forwarded by Ministry of Labour
& Employment to CLC(C) Headquarter were
disposed off as per the provisions of the Right to
Information Act, 2005
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
3.18 The CIRM performs the following
miscellaneous functions also: -
1. Conducting periodic meetings of
Minimum Wages Advisory Board and
notifying Variable Dearness Allowance
every six months as per A.I.C.P.I.
number.
2. Defending the Ministry of Labour and
Employment in Writ Petitions filed
against the Ministry in different High
Courts.
3. Investigations of Complaints as per
direction of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment.
4. Assisting Central Advisory Contract
Labour Board as conveners of different
sub-committees to examine prohibition
of contract Labour in different
employments.
5. Assisting the Ministry in preparation of
different reports required to be submitted
to International Labour Organisation.
6. Supplying information to the Ministry in
replying Parliament Questions on
statutes enforced by CLC(C)
organization.
7. Advising the Ministry of Labour and
Employment in conflict situations like
strikes of All India Nature and other
Labour matters.
8. Attending to Parliamentary Committees
and other important delegations as per
the advice of the Ministry.
9. Keeping Liaison with State Government
Labour Departments for collection of
information as per direction of the
Ministry.
10. Assisting the Ministry of Labour and
Employment in training of Central
Labour Service Officers.
WELFARE
3.19 T h e A s s i s t a n t L a b o u r We l f a r e
Commissioners (ALWCs) and Deputy Labour
Welfare Commissioners (DLWCs) are posted in
Defence and other establishments, such as,
CPWD, Security Presses, Mints, Ordnance
Factories, Telecom Factories, and Hospitals
etc., which are under the control of Central
Government. The LWCs are posted at the Head
Quarters of these establishments. Together
these officers ensure harmonious Industrial
Relations in their respective establishments.
They also look after the welfare and redressal of
grievances of the workers, administration of
Welfare Schemes and advise the managements
on various Labour matters including constitution
of bilateral committees, such as, Shop Councils,
Works Committees etc.
MAJOR INDUSTRIAL RELATION EVENTS
DURING THE YEAR (2009-2010) IN WHICH
CIRM PLAYED IMPORTANT ROLE
BANKS
3.20 The General Secretary, All India State
Bank Officers' Federation Bangalore served a
strike notice dated 19.03.2009 proposing to go
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on two days countrywide strike on 8th and 9th April
2009 over the following demands:-
i. Minimum of two officers at all existing
CBS Branches.
ii. IR structure in Circles and posing of
DGM (Admn.) at administrative offices.
opposing
i. Opening of New Branches without
minimum component of staff and
adequate infrastructure
ii. Disrespect to bilateral forums /
agreements.
3.21 CLC (C) held conciliation proceedings
on 02.04.2009 at New Delhi and persuaded the
parties to have bilateral discussions. On the
advice of CLC(C) the parties held bilateral
discussions and called off the proposed strike.
T h e O ff i c e r ' s F e d e r a t i o n s e x p r e s s e d
satisfaction.
3.22 Convener of United Forum of Bank
Unions (UFBU) comprising of All India Bank
Employees Association (AIBEA) All India Bank
Officers Confederation (AIBOC) National
Confederation of Bank Employees (NCBE)
Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI)
Indian National Bank Employees Federation
(INBOC) National Organisation of Bank Workers
(NOBW) served strike notice dated 17.05.2009
on the Chairman, Indian Bank Association (IBA)
proposing nation-wide strike on 12.06.2009 to
press their four points charter of demands. The
main demands were as under:-
(i) Separate Wage settlement with
adequate increase in wages of
employees and officers.
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(ii) To extend another option for pension
scheme without any pre-conditions.
3.23 Chief Labour Commissioner (C)
intervened & held conciliation proceedings on
4.06.2009. After prolonged discussion and on
the suggestion of CLC (C), the parties agreed to
discuss the issue within 7 days to resolve
the matter. IBA informed that as per suggestion
of CLC (C) parties held discussions on
08.06.2009 at Mumbai in the presence of IBA
Chairman Shri M.V. Nair. Following discussion,
UFBU decided to call off the proposed strike on
12.06.2009.
3.24 All India Bank Officers Association
(AIBOA), Bank Employees Federation (INBEF),
Indian National Bank Officers Congress
(INBOC) & All India State Bank of Indore Officers
Coordination Committee served a strike notice
on Chairman, State Bank of India, State Bank of
Indore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of
Hyderabad, State Bank of Travancore, State
Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur and Chairman Indian
Bank Association proposing to go on strike on
06.07.2009 in all the establishment of State
Bank of Indore and other Associate Banks of SBI
in protest against the proposal for merger of
State Bank of Indore and other Associate Banks
with State Bank of India. The Dy. CLC (HQ)
intervened and held conciliation proceedings on
03.07.2009. During discussion, all the Associate
Banks of SBI (except – State Bank of Indore)
stated that they had no proposal for merger with
State Bank of India (SBI). Further the
representatives of State Bank of India (SBI) &
State Bank of Indore stated that the proposal for
merger had been finalized by the respective
Board of Directors and proposal of merger had
been submitted to the Reserve Bank of India and
Government for final approval. The unions /
Association's contention was that management
should have discussed regarding proposed
merger before finalising the issue of merger.
3.25 However, after prolonged discussions
and persuasion of the Dy. CLC (HQ)
management of SBI agreed to have bilateral
discussions with the unions on the issue of
merger and Union /Association also agreed to
defer the strike. In addition to above, both the
parties also agreed to maintain cordial relations.
Due to intense efforts of the conciliation
machinery, a major All India Strike had been
averted.
3.26 Madhya Bharat Gramin Bank Workers /
Officers Organisation affiliated to BMS served
strike notice proposing to go on 2 days strike on
20th & 21st July, 2009 in 213 branches of Madhya
Bharat Gramin Bank to press their demands not
to transfer / harassment of members of the
Unions / Association. Dy. CLC (C) Jabalpur held
conciliation proceedings on 17.07.2009 and on
his persuasion the union agreed to defer the
strike.
3.27 The General Secretary, Dena Bank
Employees Union (Rajasthan) and Dena Bank
Officers Union (Rajasthan) served a strike notice
proposing to go on strike on 3rd November, 2009
to press 8 points charter of demands. The main
demand was to stop authoritarian attitude of the
management. The Regional Labour
Commissioner (C), Jaipur intervened and after
his prolonged discussion and persuasion strike
was called off.
POWER
3.28 The Hoogly Met Coke & Power Co.
Servicing & Maintenance Contractors Workers
Union (CITU) served a strike notice on the
Management of Hoogly Met Coke & Power
Company Limited (HMCPCL) proposing to go on
token strike from 21.10.2009 to 26.10.2009 to
press their demands. The Assistant Labour
Commissioner (C) Kolkata-II intervened in the
matter and after prolonged discussions and
persuasion the union agreed to call of the strike.
COAL
3.29 A memorandum of settlement was
signed on 09.04.2009 before RLC (C)
Hyderabad between the management of M/s
Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.,
Kothagudem and their workmen represented by
Singareni Collieries Workers Union (AITUC) in
the matter of payment of arrears of change
allowance to the fitters and electricians for the
period from 01.01.1979 to 30.09.2002. Nearly
4,473 workmen are benefitted by this
settlement.
3.30 On a strike notice dated 17.06.2009
served by President, Jharkhand Mines Lal
Jhanda Mazdoor Union (IFTU) Dhanbad
proposing strike from 6.07.2009 over 5 points
charter of demands. ALC(C) Dhanbad
held conciliation proceedings and brought about
a memorandum of settlement on 24.08.2009
between the management of M/s Coal India
Limited, M/s Bharat Cocking Coal Limited and
Jharkhand Mines Lal Jhanda Mazdoor Union.
This settlement would benefit more than 13,000
workers approximately.
PORT & DOCK
3.31 Protesting against the introduction of
implementation of the National Labour Tribunal
Award passed in the year 2006 on manning
pattern at the Cargo Handling & Marine
Departments by the management of Cochin Port
Trust Cochin & deploying of private labours &
naval officials for operations, the employees
suddenly resorted to cessation of work since 26th
April 2009. The Award stipulated reduction in
gang strength from 15 persons to 4 persons. As
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the major ports decided to implement the Award,
the federations requested CLC (C) to intervene
in the matter to resolve the impending threat of
industrial action by port & dock workers.
Accordingly CLC (C) intervened & held
conciliation proceeding on 01.05.2009. After
prolonged discussion & persuasion, federations
agreed to postpone the proposed strike &
normalcy was restored.
3.32 Unions / federations operating in Major
Port Trust and Dock Labour Board served strike
notice proposing indefinite strike on or after 15th
September, 2009 to press their charter of
demands for revision of wages and liberalization
of other service conditions of Port & Dock
Workers w.e.f. 01.01.2007. Chief Labour
Commissioner (Central) intervened and held
conciliation proceedings on 09.09.2009 and
after his persuasion the parties agreed to defer
the proposed strike.
OIL
3.33 A memorandum of settlement was
signed on 05.0-.2009 before RLC (C)
Ahmedabad between the management Gujarat
Company Ltd., their workmen represented by
GGCL Employees Union, Surat over a charter
of demands including wage revision dated
11.02.2008. This settlement will benefit 140
workmen each of whom will get an increase at
the rate of about Rs.4,000/- per months, every
year for 3 years period of settlement. Thus the
total monetary benefit to all these employees
would be @ Rs.67,20,000/- (Rupees Sixty
Seven lakh Twenty Thousand only) per year. In
addition, the employees will also get bonus /ex-
gratia every year @ 30% of their basic pay.
AIR TRANSPORT
3.34 National Aviator's Guild (NAG) operating
in M/s Jet Airways served a strike notice dated
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24.08.2009 proposing strike on 07.09.2009 to
press their demand of reinstatement of two
pilots, namely Capt. D. Balaraman and Capt.
Sam Thomas, General Secretary and Joint
Secretary of the Guild, whose services were
terminated on 31.07.2009. Regional Labour
Commissioner (C) Mumbai held conciliation
proceedings on 31.08.2009. As the discussions
were inconclusive, the conciliation proceedings
were adjourned till 14th September, 2009.
3.35 In the mean time the pilots went on mass
sick leave w.e.f. 08.09.2009 and management of
Jet Airways terminated two more pilots. The
Chief Labour Commissioner (C) intervened in
the matter and held conciliation proceeding on
10.09.2009 and 11.09.2009. After 9 hours
prolonged discussion on 11.09.2009 and
persuasion, the parties agreed on principle that
the pilots would resume work and the
management would reinstate all the terminated
pilots. The pilot reported on duty on 13.09.2009.
OTHERS
3.36 Government of India Security Printing
Press Employees Union (AITUC) Hyderabad
served a strike notice dated 15.06.2009
proposing to go on strike on or after 03.07.2009
over 12 points charter of demands. The main
demands were Works Committee Election,
notification of Bargaining Agent, Assured Career
Progression (ACP) etc. The RLC (C) Hyderabad
intervened in the matters and held conciliation
proceedings on 29.06.2009. After his
persuasion, the union agreed to defer the strike.
3.37 The General Secretary, Neyveli Lignite
Corporation Jeeva Oppantha Thozhilalar
Sangam, (AITUC) served a strike notice dated
04.06.2009 proposing to go on strike on or after
15.06.2009 over 6 point charter of demands
including Implementation of settlement signed
on 16.06.2008 before Chief Labour
Commissioner (C) New Delhi. Dy. CLC (C)
Chennai intervened in the matter & after his
persuasion, the union agreed to defer the strike.
3.38 The General Secretary, Rajasthan State
Mines and Minerals Workers Federation
(INTUC) submitted a charter of demands before
the management of Rajasthan State Mines &
Minerals Ltd., Udaipur regarding revision of
wage of workers w.e.f. 01.10.2007. Labour
Enforcement Officer (Central), Udaipur
intervened and held conciliation proceeding on
18.06.2009 and 10.08.2009. After prolonged
discussions the issues were resolved and a
Memorandum of Settlement was singed on
10.08.2009. The management, RSMML agreed
that the pay revision will be applicable in line with
the pay revision of the employees of
Government of Rajasthan. Approximately 1700
employees will be benefited by this settlement.
3.39 A Memorandum of Settlement was
signed on 27.08.2009 before Regional Labour
Commissioner (C) Nagpur between the
management of manganese Ore (India) Ltd.,
Nagpur and MOIL Kamgar Sangthan (INTUC)
Nagpur. The settlement will be effective for 10
years, i.e. from 01.08.2007 to 31.07.2017. All the
Non-executive employees consisting of monthly
paid staff and piece rated workers numbering
around 6558 working in various manganese
Mines of MOIL situated in M.P. & Maharashtra
shall be benefited due to 35% increase in their
wages from 01.08.2007. The wage agreement
will have a financial implication of Rs.35 crores
for the company per annum.
3.40 All India Unit Trust Employees
Association (AIUTEA) raised an Industrial
Dispute against the management of Unit Trust of
India AMC Ltd., for revision of wages and
allowances and other benefits. Regional Labour
Commissioner (C) Mumbai intervened. After
prolonged discussions and persuasion both the
parties agreed to sign a memorandum of
settlement on 12.10.2009. Approximately 463
employees will be benefited by this settlement.
3.41 Sanyukta Sangharsh Samittee UCIL,
Jaduguda vide their letter dated 21.09.2009
served strike notice proposing strike on
8.10.2009 or there after in the establishment of
Uranium Corporation of India Ltd., Jaduguda, to
press their demands relating to revision of scale
of pay. ALC (C) Chaibasa intervened but the
matter could not be resolved. Hence RLC (C)
Dhanbad intervened subsequently and held
discussions with both the parties. While the
matter was under discussion union resorted to
strike from 8.10.2009. Inspite of the strike, RLC
(C) Dhanbad continued his effort and held
discussions with the parties on several dates.
However, on 31.10.2009 after prolonged
discussions and persuasion, parties agreed to
sign a memorandum of settlement and resolved
the dispute. The period of settlement shall be for
5 years and approximately 5000 workmen will be
benefited.
VISION STATEMENT OF CLC(C)
ORGANISATION
?
To simplify labour laws capable of protecting
the interests of social partners and economy.
?
To secure social security measures for
workmen in unorganised sectors through
umbrella legislation.
?
To further improve conciliation services,
administration and enforcement of labour
laws to meet the expectations of social
partner and future changes in economy and
global scenario through a system of
meaningful dialogue and regular
interactions with them.
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To secure national minimum wages for
workers in all employments.
?
To equip the CLC's(C) organisation with
trained and motivated officials with proper
orientation through continuous training and
development programmes.
?
To maintain a data bank at the national level
relating to industrial relations, administration
and enforcement of labour laws with facilities
of continuous updating through computer
network across the country.
Trade Unions Act, 2006
3.42 The Trade Unions Act, 1926 provides
provisions for registration of trade unions of
employers and workers and in certain respects,
it defines the law relating to registered trade
unions. It confers legal and corporate status on
registered trade unions. The Act is administered
by the concerned State Governments.
3.43 The Trade Unions Act, 1926 has been
amended and enforced w.e.f. 09.01.2002. The
objective of these amendments, in brief, is to
ensure orderly growth of trade unions and
reduce multiplicity of trade unions and promote
internal democracy.
Amendment proposals to the Industrial
Disputes Act, 1947
3.44 The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
provides for investigation and settlement of
industrial disputes. The main objectives of the
Act are: promotion of measures for securing and
preserving amity and good relations between
the employer and workmen; investigation and
settlement of industrial disputes, between
employers and employers, employers and
workmen or workmen and workmen, prevention
of illegal strikes and lock-outs; relief to workmen
in the matter of lay-off and retrenchment; and
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collective bargaining.
3.45 The Industrial Disputes (Amendment)
Bill, 2009 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on
26.02.2009 and has been referred to
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour
for examination and report. The Parliamentary
Standing Committee on Labour has
recommended the proposal on 09.12.2009.
Further necessary action is being taken up.
Plantations Labour Act, 1951
3.46 The Plantation Labour Act, 1951, is a
Central Act enacted by the Union Government in
1951. The Act is in operation since 1954. The
Act is enforced by the respective State
Governments, who designate Chief Inspectors
under the Act. The Chief Inspectors under the
Act, on the basis of rules framed by the
respective State Governments, ensure
implementation of welfare measures relating to
medical facilities, educational facility, housing
facilities, drinking water facility, sanitation and
conservancy etc. However, since 1951, the
socio-economic conditions, the infrastructure
facilities and the welfare activities of the State
Governments have evolved significantly.
3.47 The Plantation Labour (Amendment)
Bill, 2008 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on
21.10.2008 and had been referred to
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour
for examination and report. The Parliamentary
Standing Committee on Labour has submitted
its report to the Rajya Sabha on 13.02.2009. The
comments of Ministry of Commerce & Industry
and Plantation States which were called for on
the observations of the Parliamentary Standing
Committee on Labour have been received.
Further necessary action is being taken up.
Monitoring of Industrial Relations
3.48 The Ministry monitors the extent of capacity utilization. The number of units
industrial harmony based on the information that effecting lay-off was 27 in 2009(P) and the
it collects on the number and spatial dispersion number of workers affected due to lay-off was
of strikes/lockouts, number of workers involved 3378.
and man days lost, number of units reporting
Retrenchment
retrenchment and the extent of lay offs.
3.55 The number of units reporting
3.49 The total number of strikes and lockouts
retrenchment in 2009(P) was 12 and the number
in 2009 (Provisional) was 69. The workers
of workers effected were 2146 during the same
affected due to these disturbances were 2267
period.
thousands.
3.56 As per the provisions contained in
3.50 The spatial/industry wise dispersion of
Chapter V-B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947,
the number of strikes and lockouts and the
establishments employing 100 persons or more
workers consequently affected is not uniform.
are required to seek prior permission of the
3.51 The total Mandays lost due to strikes & appropriate Government in the prescribed
lockouts in 2009 (Provisional) was 2.267 application form before effecting closure,
millions. retrenchment or lay-off. In this Ministry,
applications are received from CPSUs and other
3.52 Most of the industrial unrest, as indicated
establishments falling in the Central sphere.
by strikes and lockouts has been primarily
These applications are examined and a hearing
related to indiscipline & violence, wages &
is held in order to provide an opportunity to both
allowances, personnel matters. During 2009
the management and the workers to make
(Provisional), wages & allowance was the major
submissions on issues pertaining to the
causal factor.
proposed action of the management. Based on
Closure the oral and written submissions made by the
parties, and considering the reasonableness/
3.53 The number of units effecting closure in
genuineness of the management's application,
both Central and State sphere, has been 56 in
a decision as to granting or not granting
2009 (Provisional). Financial Stringency was the
permission for closure, retrenchment or lay-off is
main reason for 20 closures during the period.
taken. Wherever permission is granted, it is
Lay-Off ensured that workers' interests are protected as
far as possible.
3.54 Lay-off can be defined as the failure,
refusal or inability of an employer on account of Industrial Tripartite Committees
shortage of power, raw materials, accumulation
3.57 Industrial Tripartite Committees (ITCs)
of stocks or breakdown of machinery, to give
have been constituted with the view to promote
employment to a workman whose name is borne
the spirit of tripartism. These tripartite bodies
on the muster rolls of his industrial establishment
provide a forum whereby the social partners
and who has not been retrenched. It is usually
through dialogue can appreciate the problems of
an indication of the supply side bottlenecks
industries and workers affected by Economic
faced by the industrial unit leading to low
Reforms. These Committees are non-statutory

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Standing Committees meetings of which are
convened as and when required. Government's
proactive role has successfully harmonized the
interest of the employers and the workers
resulting in a change of attitude from
confrontation to that of co-operation.
3.58 There are seven Industrial Tripartite
Committees (ITCs) one each on Cotton Textiles,
Jute, Road transport, Electricity Generation &
Distribution, Engineering, Sugar and Plantation
industry to discuss the labour related issues
concerning to that particular industry.
ADJUDICATION
3.59 In all 22 (twenty two) Industrial Tribunal-
cum-Labour Courts (CGITs) have been set up
under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes
Act, 1947 for adjudication of the industrial
disputes in organizations for which the Central
Government is the appropriate Government.
These Tribunals are located at Dhanbad
(Jharkhand), Mumbai, New Delhi and
Chandigarh(two courts each) and one each at
Kolkata, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Nagpur, Lucknow,
Bangalore, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, Ernakulam,
Asansol and Guwahati.
3.60 In order to take care of the huge
pendency of unsolved industrial disputes, Lok
Adalats have been introduced as an alternative
grievance redressal mechanism within the
adjudication system of CGITs from the 10th Five
Year Plan. The objective is to settle industrial
disputes through this parallel forum. Cases,
which are relatively uncomplicated, are taken up
for adjudication through this system. However
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its success depends on the readiness of the
litigating parties for getting their cases settled
through this method. The Presiding officers of
the CGITs play the role of facilitators.
3.61 In the XI Plan , this mechanism of Lok
Adalats has been made an indispensable part of
the adjudication system.
3.62 During the period from 01.04.2009 to
31.10.2009, 15 Lok Adalats were held through
which 178 cases have been settled.
B O A R D O F A R B I T R AT I O N ( J O I N T
CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY)
3.63 Government of India had introduced in
1966 a Scheme for Joint Consultative Machinery
and Compulsory Arbitration for resolving
differences between the Government as an
employer and the general body of its employees.
3.64 The Scheme provides for compulsory
arbitration on Pay and Allowances, weekly
hours of work and leave of a class or grade of
employees. Under the Scheme the Board of
Arbitration (JCM) was set up in July, 1968. The
Board consists of a Chairman and two other
members. The Chairman is a whole time
person. The Ministry of Labour appoints the
other two members at the time of referring the
dispute to the Board out of a panel of members
from the Staff Side as well as from the Official
Side maintained by it.
3.65 The Board has given 257 Awards out of
259 references referred to them. Presently the
post of Chairman, Board of Arbitration is lying
4.1
4 Productivity is a measure of efficiency
with which resources, both human and material,
are converted into goods and services.
?Faster rate of economic growth can be
ensured through accelerated production and
higher productivity in all branches of
economic activity. The productivity of
human resources (labour), being an
important input besides land and capital,
plays a significant role in determining the
overall economic growth of a nation.
?Apart from the level of human skills, the
quantity of raw material and the technology
employed are also responsible for
productivity of human resources.
LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY
4.2 Comparison of labour productivity
growth across APO member countries during
the year 1997 to 2006 as depicted in Table 4.1
shows that labour productivity growth in 2006
has been the highest in India (6.79%), followed
by Vietnam (6.51%), Bangladesh (4.74%),
Pakistan (4.64%), Phillippines (4.64%),
Mongolia (4.05%) and so on. India rank 1st
among the 17 APO members countries for which
the study has been made. The labour
productivity growth for India exhibited an
increase from 6.13% in 2005 to 6.79% during the
year 2006. The labour productivity in
benchmark countries has however been the
highest at 10.25% in China.
PRODUCTIVITY
4.3 The labour productivity growth in India
measures in terms of growth in real GDP per
person employed is worked out to be ranging
from 1.16% in 2002 to 6.79% during 2006 thus
maintain a satisfactory higher level in labour
productivity on a continuous basis during the last
5 years. The labour productivity growth in India
was 5.84% and 6.13% during 2004 and 2005
respectively. It may be noted that India's labour
productivity growth during 2005 was the second
highest among the 17 APO member countries.
The labour productivity growth during 1995 to
2005 in India has all along been better than the
comparative position in respect of benchmark
countries such as United States (Excepting
China). Thus indicating the shift betterment of
Indian economy through higher labour
productivity in all these years of globalization.
4.4 A statement giving the labour
productivity measured in terms of Gross
Domestic Products (Purchasing Power Parity)
per person employed per hour and Overall
Productivity-Real Growth i.e. Percentage
change of Real GDP per person Employed in
Asian Countries and gour benchmark countries
during 2008 from the world Competitiveness
Year Book 2009 are given in the Table 4.2.
4.5 The comparison reveals that productivity
in India during the year 2008 in comparison to
other select Asian countries is the lowest at
3.27US$. The labour productivity in selected
ten Asian Countries has been reported to the
highest at 37.28US$ in case of Japan followed
by Singapore (36.36US$) and Hong Kong
(36.13 US$) and the countries with labour
productivity in proximity with India are
Phillippines (4.22US$) and China-Mainland
(4.70US$).
4.6 The labour productivity in four
benchmark countries during 2009 is measured
to be much higher at 47.78 US$ for United States
of America, 41.26US$ for Germany, 39.24 US$
for Australia, and 39.08 US$ for United Kingdom.
4.7 The growth in overall productivity
estimated in terms of “Percentage Change of
Real GDP per Person Employed” in India during
2008 is, however, observed to be 9.10% which is
higher than four benchmark countries as well as
all other Asian Countries except Republic of
Korea (13.83%).
4.8 The observation in World Employment
Report, 2004-05, ILO in respect of variations in
Labour Productivity among different countries
need to be kept in mind for comparing the labour
productivity among different countries, which is
given as quoted below:
“There is wide variation in labour productivity
among different countries in the world owing to a
host of factors, most of which are directly and
positively related to the level of economic
development of the countries concerned. It is
important to underscore the fact that differences
in labour productivity levels have essentially
nothing to do with differences in how hard
workers work-on the contrary they often indicate
differences in working conditions. A poor worker
in a developing country can work long hours,
strenuously, under bad physical conditions, but
yet have low labour productivity and, therefore,
receive a low income because he or she lacks
access of technology, education, or the factors
needed to raise productivity. Similarly a worker
in a highly developed economy may have high
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labour productivity despite working relatively
fewer hours.
MEASURES FOR INCREASING LABOUR
PRODUCTIVITY
4.9 Increasing labour productivity is not an
automatic process. A developing country
needs to have a certain level of human capital,
and technological and industrial endowment in
order to reap the benefits of higher labour
productivity under the regimes of free trade and
consultancy services in both the formal and
informal sectors during liberalization. It also
requires substantial investment in vocational
training facilities in order to enable job aspirants
to harness emerging employment opportunities
while making the final products globally
competitive.
4.10 The basic thrust for enhancing labour
productivity throughout the country is
emphasized by way of overall skill dev
elopement and up-gradation through:
?General upgradation of existing
trade/introduction of multi skill trade by
upgrading 500 ITIs into Centres of
Excellence;
?Upgradation of 1396 ITIs under Public
Private Partnership through Tripartite
Management Committee;
?Skill Development initiative through Modular
Employable skills;
?Establishment and up gradation of ITIs in
North Eastern States, Sikkim and Jammu &
Kashmir;
?Training for industrial workers for skill up
gradation;
?Align and start courses as per industrial
needs;
?Introducing courses on Information
Technology;
?Industry-Institute linkages
NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL
4.11 The National Productivity Council is an
autonomous body and is partly funded by the
Government of India:-
?It aims at dissemination of knowledge and
experience in productivity, promotion of
consciousness and improvement in
p r o d u c t i v i t y, s t r e n g t h e n i n g o f t h e
performance and competitiveness of the
economy and improving the conditions and
quality of working life.
?It operates through 13 Regional
Professional Management Groups
(RPMGs).
?The Ministries of the Government of India
and representatives of employers' and
workers' organizations are members of the
Council.
?It undertakes training programmes in the
area of management services, industrial
training and human resource development
and also provides consultancy services in
both the formal and informal sectors of the
company.
?It has instituted National Productivity Awards
Name of Awards
Shram Ratna
Shram Bhushan
Shram Vir/Shram Veerangana
Shram Shree/Shram Devi
Total
for selected sectors of the economy such as
agriculture and food processing industries
with the objective to recognize the
enterprises, which excel in productivity
performance and to motivate other
enterprises to enhance their productivity.
PRIME MINISTER'S SHRAM AWARDS
4.12 To give recognition to outstanding
contribution towards production and
productivity, technological innovations, cost
saving, import substitution, saving of foreign
exchange and for showing exemplary zeal and
enthusiasm in the discharge of duties, the
Ministry of Labour and Employment administers
a scheme entitled 'Prime Minister's Shram
Awards' for workers ( as defined in Industrial
Dispute Act, 1947) employed in departmental/
public sector undertakings of the Central/State
Governments and the manufacturing units
employing 500 ore more workers in the private
sector in recognition of their performance,
devotion to duty etc. Only those workers are
eligible for the awards, who are engaged in
manufacturing and productive processes and
whose performance is assessable. These
awards are announced every year generally on
the eve of either Republic Day or Independence
Day. The awards in the order of precedence are
Shram Ratna, Shram Bhushan, Shram
V i r / S h r a m Ve e r a n g a n a a n d S h r a m
Shree/Shram Devi. The cash prize and number
of awards for each category are as under:-
Amount of Cash Prize No. of Awards
(Rupees)
2,00,000 1
1,00,000 4
60,000 12
40,000 16
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4.13 Besides the cash prize, the awardees also
receive a “Sanad” from the Prime Minister.
4.14 The Prime Minister's Shram Awards for
the year 2007, announced on the eve of
Independence Day, 2009 to 52 workers
including 7 women workers, are proposed to be
given away.

Table 4.1

Sl. Country/
No. Year 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

1. Bangladesh 2.67 2.51 2.15 3.16 0.91 0.12 0.89 4.03 3.38 4.74

2. ROC 5.13 3.25 4.69 4.72 -1.14 3.60 2.09 3.98 2.60 3.19

3. Fiji 4.56 -1.08 6.65 -4.21 1.07 1.93 -0.55 0.05 -1.30 2.18

4. India 1.35 3.69 4.26 1.64 2.52 1.16 5.46 5.84 6.13 6.79

5. Indonesia 3.14 -13.78 -.046 3.76 2,59 3.59 3.48 4.02 5.46 3.86

6. Iran 2.45 1.55 0.42 1.09 2.10 2.35 4.47 -0.71 1.69 1.34

7. Japan 0.88 -0.74 1.30 3.51 0.94 1.98 1.75 2.49 1.58 1.88

8. Korea 2.90 -0.88 7.63 4.11 1.44 3.95 3.21 3.04 2.89 3.85

9. Malaysia 5.19 -7.69 3.27 3.20 -1.92 4.15 2.09 5.97 4.47 -7.12

10. Mongolia 4.68 -0.11 0.55 1.68 -1.73 -0.97 0.77 7.84 5.38 4.05

11. Nepal -0.65 0.09 1.30 0.38 -5.10 0.16 -0.461 0.41 1.08 1.53

12. Pakistan -3.41 1.55 3.21 1.76 -1.70 0.71 -0.01 5.37 -1.80 4.64

13. Phillipines 3.51 -1.73 0.94 10.60 -5.89 3.87 0.70 5.83 1.46 4.64

14. Singapore 3.48 -3.48 6.29 -0.91 -0.14 5.72 2.63 7.25 -2.16 2.13

15. Sri Lanka 5.10 -2.82 3.70 2.21 -0.12 -0.42 4.54 3.99 4.98 2.99

16. Thailand -3.85 -7.00 4.32 3.67 0.32 2.65 3.70 3.30 3.56 3.42

17. Vietnam 6.01 3.46 2.68 2.19 3.80 3.93 3.47 7.10 6.65 6.51

Benchmark Countries

01 China 7.94 6.54 6.46 7.35 6.90 8.03 8.97 8.98 9.52 10.25

02 US 2.16 2.61 2.78 2.35 0.80 0.51 1.71 2.47 1.20 0.921

03 EU15 1.98 1.20 1.33 1.88 0.23 3.01 -1.27 2.58 0.63 0.89

Source: Estimated from “APO Productivity Data Book 2009”

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 Table 4.2
Labour Productivity – Asian Countries, 2008

S.No. Name of the Country Gross Domestic Product Percentage Change

(at Purchasing Power of Real GDP Per
Parity) Per Person Person Employed
Employed Per Hour Per Hour
(in US $)
1. China-Mainland 4.70 8.31
2 Hong Kong 36.13 0.92
3 India 3.27 9.10
4 Indonesia 4.09 3.35
5 Japan 37.28 0.58
6 Republic of Korea 25.33 13.83
7 Malaysia 16.51 2.86
8 Philippines 4.22 2.09
9 Singapore 36.36 -26.06
10 Thailand 6.76 0.47

Benchmark Countries

1 United States of America 47.78 1.58

2 Germany 41.26 -0.11
3 Australia 39.24 -0.24
4 United Kingdom 39.08 -0.03

Source : World Competitiveness Yearbook 2009, Institute of Management & Development, Lausanne,
Switzerland (National Productivity Council is the Partner from India)

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Introduction
5.1 Even though there is no uniform and
comprehensive wage policy for all sectors of the
economy in India, a mechanism exists for
determination of wages in the Organized and
Unorganized sectors and their enforcement.
Wages in the organized sector are determined
through negotiations and settlements between
employer and employees. In the unorganized
sector, where labour is vulnerable to exploitation
due to illiteracy and lack of effective bargaining
power, the minimum rates of wages are fixed
both by Central and State Governments in the
scheduled employments falling within their
respective jurisdictions under the provisions of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The Act binds
the employers to pay to the workers the
minimum wages so fixed from time to time.
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
5.2 On the recommendation of the 8th
Standing Labour Committee, the Minimum
Wages Bill was introduced in the Central
Legislative Assembly on 11.04.1946 to provide
for fixation of minimum wages in certain
employments. The Minimum Wages Bill was
passed by the Indian Dominion Legislature and
came into force on 15th March 1948. Under the
Act both State and Central Government are
“Appropriate Governments” for fixation/revision
of minimum rates of wages for employments
covered by the Schedule to the Act. The
minimum rates of wages also include Special
Allowance i.e. Variable Dearness Allowance
WAGES
(VDA) linked to Consumer Price Index Number,
which is revised twice a year effective from April
and October. The Central Government and
twenty-six States/UTs have adopted VDA as a
component of minimum wage. The range of
wages for the unskilled workers as fixed/revised
in respect of employments covered under
Central and State sphere are at Table 5.1.
National Floor Level Minimum Wage
5.3 In order to have a uniform wage structure
and to reduce the disparity in minimum wages
across the country, a concept of National Floor
Level Minimum Wage, a non statutory measure,
was mooted on the basis of the
recommendations of the National Commission
on Rural Labour (NCRL) in 1991. On the basis
of increase in the Consumer Price Index, the
Central Government has fixed the National Floor
Level Minimum Wages at Rs.80/- per day with
effect from 01.09.2007.
Central Advisory Board (CAB)
5.4 Amendments discussed in the 40th session
of ILC held on 9th & 10th Dec, 2005 are under
consideration of the Government. The matter
was further discussed in the meetings of
reconstituted Central Advisory Board on
Minimum Wages held on 22nd February 2008 and
7th July, 2008. The draft note for Cabinet for
amendment in Minimum Wages Act, 1948 is
under formulation stage. The Minimum Wages
Act 1948 was last amended in the year 1986.
Minimum Wages Advisory Board (MWAB)
Recent Achievements
5.5 Based on the recommendations of the
Minimum Wages Advisory Board (MWAB) in its
meeting held on 22.01.2008 and 26.06.2008,
the Ministry of Labour & Employment has fixed
the minimum rates of wages for workers
employed in the scheduled employments
“Employment of Sweeping and Cleaning” in the
Central sphere at Rs.120/-, Rs. 150/- and
Rs.180/- per day and for “Employment of Watch
and Ward” (a) without arms at Rs.120/-, Rs.150/-
and Rs.180/- per day and (b) with arms at
Rs.140/-, Rs.170/- and Rs.200/- per day for Area
'C', 'B' and 'A' respectively effective from
07.08.2008 and 18.09.2008 and revised the
minimum rates of wages for workers engaged in
the scheduled employments of “Construction”
and “Loading and Unloading” in the Central
sphere at Rs.120/-, Rs.150/- and Rs.180/- per
day for unskilled workers to Rs.200/-, Rs.220/-
and Rs.240/- per day for highly skilled workers in
Area 'C','B' and 'A' respectively and for workers
engaged in “Non-Coal Mines” in the Central
sphere at Rs.120/- per day for unskilled Workers
(Above Ground) to Rs.240/- per day for highly
skilled workers (Below Ground) effective from
20th May, 2009.
A statement indicating the minimum rates of
wages for scheduled employments in the
Central Sphere is at Table 5.2.
Enforcement of Minimum Wages Act, 1948
5.6 The UPA Government is committed to
enhance the welfare and well being of farm
labour and workers particularly those in the
Unorganized sector and to ensure the fullest
implementation of Minimum Wage laws for
labour. Minimum Wages under Central sphere
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are enforced through Central Industrial
Relations Machinery (CIRM). The position in
respect of cases of enforcement by CIRM is
provided in Table 5.3. In the State Sphere, the
State Industrial Relations Machinery ensures
enforcement of the Minimum Wages Act. The
position of enforcement of this Act in different
States / Union Territories during 2007-08 is
shown in Table 5.4 (a) and Table 5.4(b) .
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
5.7 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 was
enacted to regulate payment of wages to
workers employed in industries and to ensure a
speedy and effective remedy to them against
illegal deductions and/or unjustified delay
caused in paying wages to them. The wage
ceiling under Payment of Wages Act, 1936, was
fixed at Rs.1600/- p.m. in 1982. With a view to
enhance the wage ceiling to Rs.6500/- p.m. for
applicability of the Act, to empower the Central
Government to further increase the ceiling in
future by way of notification and to enhance the
penal provisions etc., the Payment of Wages
(Amendment) Act, 2005, which was passed by
both Houses of Parliament, has been notified on
6.9.2005 as an Act 41 of 2005 by the Ministry of
Law & Justice. Subsequently, the Ministry of
Labour & Employment has issued the
Notification S.O. 1577(E) to make the Payment
of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2005 effective from
the 9th November 2005. In exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (6) of Section 1 of the
Act, the Central Government, on the basis of
figures of the Consumer Expenditure Survey
published by National Sample Survey
Organization, has enhanced the wage ceiling
from Rs.6500/- to Rs.10,000/- per month vide
gazette notification No. S.O. 1380 (E) dated 8th
August, 2007.
The Payment of Wages (Nomination) Rules, SL. Year of Eligibility Calculation
2009 No Amendment limit ceiling

5.8 In pursuance of the recommendation of (Rs. Per (Rs. Per

the Special Task Force set up by the Ministry of Month) Month)
Women and Child Development on complete 1. 1965 Rs. 1600 Rs.750
legal equality to women, the Central
2. 1985 Rs.2500 Rs. 1600
Government has notified the Payment of Wages
(Nomination) Rules, 2009, vide notification GSR 3. 1995 Rs. 3500 Rs. 2500
No 822 (E) dated the 29th June, 2009 defining the 4. 2007 Rs. 10000 Rs. 3500
procedure for nomination and restricting the
nomination by workers to his family members as
5.12 At present, employees drawing salary or
far as applicable in exercise of powers conferred
wage not exceeding Rs.10,000/- per month in
by sub-section (5) of section 26 of the Payment
any industry to do any skilled or unskilled,
of Wages Act, 1936.
m a n u a l , s u p e r v i s o r y, m a n a g e r i a l ,
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965: administrative, technical or clerical work for hire
or reward are eligible for payment of Bonus.
5.9 The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 The eligibility limit and calculation ceiling under
provides for the payment of bonus to persons clause 13 of section 2 and Section 12 of the Act
employed in certain establishments, employing respectively were last revised from Rs.3,500/- to
20 or more persons, on the basis of profits or on Rs.10,000/- per month and from Rs.2500/- to
the basis of production or productivity and for Rs.3500/- per month, in the year 2007 and made
matters connected therewith. effective from 1st April,2006.

5.10 The minimum bonus of 8.33% is payable WAGE BOARDS

by every industry and establishment under the
section 10 of the Act. The maximum bonus
including productivity linked bonus that can be
paid in any accounting year shall not exceed
20% of the salary/wage of an employee under
the section 31 A of the Act.
5.11 Two ceilings are available under the
Payment of Bonus Act, 1965. Section 2(13)
which defines an employee is generally known
as the eligibility limit and Section 12 is known as
the calculation ceiling. The two ceilings are
revised to keep pace with the price rise and
increase in the salary structure. The two ceilings
revised over the years are as follows:
5.13 In the 1950s and 60s, when the organised
labour sector was at a nascent stage of its
development without adequate unionisation or
with trade unions without adequate bargaining
power, Government in appreciation of the
problems which arise in the arena of wage
fixation, constituted various Wage Boards. The
Wage Boards are tripartite in character in which
representatives of workers, employers and
independent members participate and finalise
the recommendations. The utility and
contribution of such boards in the present
context are not beyond question. Except for the
Wage Boards for Journalists and Non-

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Journalists newspaper employees, which are
statutory Wage Boards, all other Wage Boards
are non-statutory in nature.
5.14 The National Commission on Labour
(NCL) has recommended that 'there is no need
for any wage board, statutory or otherwise, for
fixing wage rates for workers in any industry'.
However, Government decided not to accept the
recommendations regarding the statutory wage
boards i.e. Wage Boards for Working Journalists
and Non-Journalists Newspaper Employees
under the Working Journalists and other
Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service)
and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955.
WA G E B O A R D S F O R N E W S PA P E R
EMPLOYEES
5.15 The Working Journalists and other
Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service)
and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955
provides for regulation of conditions of service
of working journalists and other persons
employed in newspaper establishments. The
Section 9 and 13 C of the Act, inter alia, provides
for setting up of Wage Boards for fixation and
revision of rates of wages in respect of working
journalists and non-journalists newspaper/news
agency employees respectively. According to
the Act, Wage Boards shall consist of the
following:
?
Three persons representing employers in
relation to newspaper establishment;
?
Three persons representing working
journalists for Wage Board under Section 9
and three persons representing non-
journalists newspaper employees for Wage
Board under section 13 C of the Act.
?
Four independent persons, one of whom
shall be a person who is or has been a Judge
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of High Court or the Supreme Court, and who
shall be appointed by the Government as the
Chairman thereof.
5.16 The Act does not lay down the periodicity
for constituting the Wage Boards. The Wage
Boards for such employees were set up in the
years 1956, 1963, 1975, 1985 and 1994.
5.17 The Government has constituted two
new Wage Boards one for Working Journalists
and other for Non-Journalists Newspaper
Employees under Sections 9 and 13 C
respectively of the Working Journalists and
other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of
Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,
1955 vide notifications in the Gazette of India
(Extra Ordinary) S.O. Nos. 809 (E) and 810 (E)
dated 24.05.2007. The Wage Boards have been
given three years time to submit their reports to
the Union Government. The Wage Boards are
functioning from their Headquarters at New
Delhi.
5.18 The Government, in consultation with
the Wage Boards for working journalists and
non-journalist newspaper employees, has
notified the grant of interim rates of wages to
journalists and other newspaper employees and
new agency employees at the rate of 30% of the
basic wage with effect from 8th January, 2008
vide notifications S.O. No.2524 (E) and S.O. No.
2525(E) dated 24th October, 2008.
5.19 The Government has appointed
Justice G.R.Majithia , retired Judge of High
Court of Bombay as common Chairman of the
two wage Boards , one for Working Journalists
and the other for Non-Journalists Newspaper
Employees in place of Justice K.Narayana
Kurup who resigned w.e.f 31.08.2008. Justice
G.R.Majithia has assumed charge on
04.03.2009.
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RANGE OF MINIMUM WAGES FOR UNSKILLED WORKERS IN DIFFERENT STATES/UNION

TERRITORIES.
Sl. No State/Union Territory Range of Minimum Wages per
day (in rupees)
(1) (2) (3)
Central 78.00 – 186.00

States/Union Territories
1. Andhra Pradesh 58.25 - 163.00
2. Arunachal Pradesh 55.00
3. Assam 54.80 -79.60
4. Bihar 75.00 - 89.00
5. Chhattisgarh 69.00 -103.28
6. Goa 90.00 - 110.00
7. Gujarat 55.00 - 115.80
8. Haryana 138.00
9. Himachal Pradesh 100.00
10. Jammu & Kashmir 66.00
11. Jharkhand 86.40 - 90.00
12. Karnataka 73.96 -133.10
13 Kerala 72.00 -328.80
14. Madhya Pradesh 88.20 - 133.65
15. Maharashtra 46.13 - 201.30
16. Manipur 72.40
17. Meghalaya 70.00
18. Mizoram 103.00
19. Nagaland 66.00 - 70.00
20. Orissa 70.00
21. Punjab 102.60 - 104.31
22. Rajasthan 87.81 - 100.00
23. Sikkim 100.00
24. Tamil Nadu 57.94 - 158.70
25. Tripura 62.00 – 98.08
26. Uttar Pradesh 76.31 - 115.87
27. Uttarakhand 72.22 – 142.42
28. West Bengal 57.01 – 126.42
29. Andaman & Nicobar 130.00 - 161.77
30. Chandigarh 136.40
31. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 102.00
32. Daman & Diu 95.00
33. Delhi 142.00
34. Lakshadweep 71.90
35. Puducherry 55.77-124.00

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Table – 5.2
A Statement showing the Area wise Rates of Minimum Wages for Scheduled Employments in the Central sphere
(as on 01.10.2009)
Name of Scheduled Category of Worker
Rates of wages including V.D.A per day (in Rs.)
Employment Area A Area B Area C
1. Agriculture Unskilled 146.00 132.00 130.00
Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory 160.00 148.00 135.00
Skilled/Clerical 174.00 160.00 147.00
Highly Skilled 194.00 179.00 160.00
2. Workers engaged in Stone Mines for Stone 1. Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/1.5 meters lift:
Breaking and Stone Crushing
(a) Soft Soil 136.84
(b) Soft Soil with Rock 207.74
(c) Rock 274.72
2. Removal and Staking of rejected stones with 50 metres lead
109.09
1.5 metres lift
Stone breaking or Stone Crushing for the stone size
(a) 1.0 inch to 1.5 inches 852.99
(b) Above 1.5 Inches to 3.0 Inches 728.67
(c) Above 3.0 Inches to 5 Inches 425.96
(d) Above 5.0 Inches 349.42
3. Sweeping and Cleaning Unskilled 203.00 169.00 135.00
4. Watch and Ward Without Arms 203.00 169.00 135.00
With arms 225.00 192.00 158.00
5. Loading and Unloading Unskilled 203.00 169.00 135.00
6. Construction Unskilled 203.00 169.00 135.00
Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory 225.00 192.00 158.00
Skilled/Clerical 248.00 225.00 192.00
Highly Skilled 270.00 248.00 225.00
7. Non-Coal Mines Above Ground Below Ground
Unskilled 135.00 169.00
Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory 169.00 203.00
Skilled/Clerical 203.00 237.00
Highly Skilled 237.00 270.00
 Table – 5.3

Enforcement of Provisions of Wage Laws by Central Industrial

Relations Machinery (CIRM) during 2008-09.
Sl.No Name of the Act No of Irregularities Prosecutions Convictions Claims
Inspections Rectified Launched Obtained filed
done
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Payment of Wages
Act,1936
i) Mines 3916 27213 1923 975 5
ii) Railways 1047 6257 4 1 0
iii) Air Transport 164 1329 8 11 0
2 Minimum Wages 15671 121567 4631 3947 2829
Act,1948

Table 5.4 (a)

DETAILS REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF MINIMUM WAGAES ACT, 1948

IN THE CENTRAL SPHERE DURING 2006-07 & 2007-08

Central Inspection Irregularities Claims Prosecution cases Amount of

sphere s made Compensatio
Amount of Fine(Rs. '000)
n Awarded
(Rs.'000)

Detected Rectified Filed Settled Pending filed Decided Imposed Recovered

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

2006-07 19475 101289 91040 1822 2721 43374 3835 4942 1506 666 -

2007-08 14039 132496 140913 2005 2697 44389 2486 - 7960 2191 -

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Table 5.4 (b)
DETAILS REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF MINIMUM WAGAES ACT, 1948 IN THE STATE SPHERE DURING 2007-08
S.No Name of the State/UTs Inspection Irregularities Claims Prosecution cases Amount of Amount of Fine(Rs. '000)
. s made Detecte Rectifie Filed Settled Pendin Filed Decid Compensatio Imposed Recovered
d d g ed n Awarded
(Rs.'000)
13
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 Andhra Pradesh 77683 17829 12505 27071 23051 1057 328 458 152 86 83
2 Arunachal Pradesh* Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
3 Assam 37905 16464 4936 476 247 307 148 66 570 Nil Nil
4 Bihar 217682 44534 41225 18134 14596 1160 85 25 14282 541 -
5 Chhattisgarh* 5380 2159 605 146 95 9579 1245 866 1280 0.1 573
6 Delhi 8992 6279 6086 481 452 1432 993 210 2106 334 211
7 Goa* 1195 7172 6159 6 6 1 6 5 - 28 -
8 Gujarat 140381 119143 81790 - 81 49763 6146 4015 5586 3268 172
9 Haryana 2433 531 531 238 262 1029 189 76 4160 44 -
10 Himachal Pradesh 2595 2595 2217 2 1 31 378 347 2 284 -
11 Jammu & Kashmir 2041 330 227 3 - 447 105 135 - 0.3 0.3
12 Jharkhand 80839 9237 8971 1364 1623 898 17 44 7802 6 0
13 Karnataka 27482 9638 8291 1085 659 685 1368 578 13198 783 738
14 Kerala 29160 60850 19634 179 90 537 807 847 992 866 866
15 Madhya Pradesh 22831 1629 158 627 993 5337 1471 719 278 156 156
16 Maharashtra 87459 79921 68386 - - 6079 317 1162 - 495 -
17 Manipur 595 30 18 - - - - - - - -
18 Meghalaya 384 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
19 Mizoram Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
20 Nagaland 12 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
21 Orissa 23962 18903 11538 197 - 9674 675 145 Nil 39 -
22 Punjab 15301 1295 1188 88 120 306 317 202 479 86 -
23 Rajasthan 9527 307 112 385 282 770 197 137 5275 52 -
24 Sikkim 7003 - - - - - - - - - -
25 Tamil Nadu 105906 746 98 644 1134 7969 616 295 39349 176 122
26 Tripura 5989 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
27 Uttarakhand 3804 1136 374 251 295 107 233 243 5904 90 88
28 Uttar Pradesh 37022 19227 842 4996 4716 7494 1225 909 2690000 247 -
29 West Bengal 16188 3838 3715 - - 713 61 51 - 22 -
Andaman & Nicobar
30 272 1088 1088 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Islands*
31 Chandigarh 222 145 - 47 164 201 55 73 13 53 -
32 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 28 7 7 1 1 - 2 - 41 - -
33 Daman & Diu* 397 - - - - - - - - - -
34 Lakshadweep Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
35 Puducherry 9225 185 185 Nil Nil 2 Nil Nil Nil 0.7 0.7
* Relates to the Calendar Year i.e. 2007
6.1
6 The social security schemes in India
SOCIAL SECURITY
cover only a small segment of the organized
work-force, which may be defined as workers
who are having a direct regular
employer–employee relationship within an
organization. The social security legislation in
India derives their strength and spirit from the
Directive Principles of the State Policy as
contained in the Constitution of India. These
provide for mandatory social security benefits
either solely at the cost of the employers or on
the basis of joint contribution of the employers
and the employees. While protective
entitlements accrue to the employees, the
responsibilities for compliance largely rest with
the employers.
SOCIAL SECURITY LAWS
6.2 The principal social security laws
enacted in India are the following:
?
The Employees' State Insurance Act,
1948
?
The Employees' Provident Funds &
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
(Separate provident fund legislations
exist for workers employed in Coal mines
and tea plantations in the state of Assam
and for seamen).
?
The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
?
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
?
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
ADMINISTRATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY
ACTS
6.3 The provisions of the Workmen's
Compensation Act, 1923 are being administered
exclusively by the State Governments. Cash
benefits under the Employees' State Insurance
Act, 1948 are administered by the Central
Government through the Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC), whereas the
State Governments and Union Territory
Administrations are administering medical care
under the Employees' State Insurance Act,
1948. The Employees' Provident Funds and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is
administered by the Government of India
through the Employees' Provident Fund
Organisation (EPFO). In mines and circus
industry, the provisions of the Maternity Benefit
Act, 1961 are being administered by the Central
Government through the Chief Labour
Commissioner (Central) and by the State
Governments in factories, plantations and other
establishments. The Payment of Gratuity Act,
1972 is administered by the Central Government
in establishments under its control,
establishments having branches in more than
one State, major ports, mines, oil-fields and
railway companies and by the State
G o v e r n m e n t s a n d U n i o n Te r r i t o r y
Administrations in all other cases. This Act
applies to factories and other establishments.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT, 1923
6.4 The main objective of the Act is to impose
an obligation upon the employers to pay
compensation to workers for accidents arising
out of and in the course of employment.
6.5 The Act applies to any person who is
employed otherwise than in a clerical capacity, in
railway, factories, mines, plantations, vehicles
propelled by steam or other mechanical power
or by electricity or in connection with loading and
unloading work, construction, maintenance and
repairs of roads and bridges, electricity
generation, cinemas, catching or trading of wild
elephants, circus, and other hazardous
occupations and other employments specified in
Schedule II to the Act. Under section 2(3) of the
Act, the State Governments are empowered to
extend the scope of the Act to any class of
persons whose occupations are considered
hazardous after giving three months' notice in
the Official Gazette. The Act, however does not
apply to members serving in the Armed Forces
of the Indian Union, and employees covered
under the provisions of the Employees' State
Insurance Act, 1948 as disablement and
dependents' benefits are available under this
Act.
Entitlement
6.6 In order to be a "workman" within the
meaning of section 2(1) (n) of the Workmen's
Compensation Act, firstly, a person should be
employed for the proposes of the employer's
trade or business; and lastly, the capacity in
which he works should be one set out in the list in
Schedule II of the Act.
Benefits
6.7 The compensation has to be paid by the
employer to a workman for any personal injury
caused by an accident arising out of and in the
course of his employment (section 3 of the Act).
The employer will not be liable to pay
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compensation in respect of any injury which
does not result in the total or partial disablement
of the workman for a period exceeding three
days and in respect of any injury, not resulting in
death or permanent total disablement caused by
an accident which is directly attributable to (i) the
workman having been at the time thereof under
the influence of drink or drugs, or (ii) the wilful
disobedience of the workman to an order
expressly given, or to a rule expressly framed,
for the purpose of securing the safety of
workmen, or (iii) the wilful removal or disregard
by the workman of any safety guard or other
device which he knew to have been provided for
the purpose of securing the safety of workman.
The rate of compensation in case of death is an
amount equal to fifty per cent of the monthly
wages of the deceased workman multiplied by
the relevant factor or an amount of Rs.80,000/-
,whichever is more. Where permanent total
disablement results from the injury, the
compensation will be an amount equal to sixty
per cent of the monthly wages of the injured
workman multiplied by the relevant factor or an
amount of Rs.90,000/-, whichever is more.
Where the monthly wages of a workman exceed
four thousand rupees, his monthly wages for the
above purposes will be deemed to be four
thousand rupees only. Maximum amount for
death and permanent total disablement can go
up to Rs.4.56 lakh and Rs.5.48 lakh respectively
depending on age and wages of workman.
Administration
6.8 The State Governments administer the
provisions of this Act through the
Commissioners appointed for specified areas.
The State Governments also make rules for
ensuring that the provisions of the Act are
complied with.
Amendments
6.9 Keeping in view the recommendation of the
Second National Commission on Labour and
suggestions received from the related Ministries
/ Departments and State Governments/Union
Territory Administrations, the Workmen's
Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2009 has
been passed by the Parliament and has
received the assent of the President on
22.12.2009. On notification in the Gazette of
India, the following amendments will take effect.
(i) The title of the Act will be “The
Employees' Compensation Act, 1923”
instead of “The Workmen's
Compensation Act, 1923” and
Section 2(1)(n) has been replaced
with Section 2(1)(dd) as per
recommendation of the Second
National Commission on Labour and
accordingly, wherever the term
“workman” or “workmen” occurs in
the Act it will become “employee” and
“employees” being gender neutral.
(ii) A large number of restrictive clauses
in Schedule II of the Act will either be
amended or be omitted with a view to
provide coverage to workers on
equity basis;
(iii) Enhancement of the funeral expenses
to Rs.5,000/- from Rs.2,500/- at
present with powers to the Central
Government to review and revise the
same from time to time;
(iv) Power to the Central Government to
review and revise the wage ceiling of
an employee from time to time;
(v) Provision of re-imbursement of actual
medical expenditure incurred for
treatment of injuries caused during
course of employment;
(vi) Enhancement of the minimum rates
of compensation payable to a worker
from Rs.80,000/- to Rs.1.20 lakh for
death and Rs.90,000/- to Rs.1.40 lakh
for permanent disability with power to
the Central Government to enhance
the minimum rates of compensation
from time to time;
(vii) Eligibility criteria for appointment of
Commissioner have been widened so
as to include a member of a State
Judicial Service with five years'
experience or an advocate or a
pleader with five years' experience or
a person who has been Gazetted
Officer for not less than five years
having educational qualification and
experience in personnel
management, human resource
development and industrial relations.
(viii) The Commissioner shall dispose of
the matter relating to compensation
under the Act within a period of three
months from the date of reference
and intimate the decision in respect
thereof within said period to the
employee.
THE EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE
SCHEME
COVERAGE
6.10 The Employees' State Insurance Act,
1948 provides for health care and cash benefit
payments in the case of sickness, maternity and
employment injury. The Act is applicable to non-
seasonal factories using power and employing
10 or more employees. The Act is being
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implemented area-wise, in a phased manner.
The ESI Scheme is operated in 783 centres
situated in 29 States/Union Territories. As on
31.03.2009, 1.29 crores insured persons and
about 5.01 crores beneficiaries are covered
under the Scheme. The number of factories and
establishments covered by the end of the year
had gone up to about 394332.
ADMINISTRATION
6.11 The ESI Scheme is administered by a
statutory body called the Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC), which has
members representing Employers, Employees,
Central and State Governments, Medical
Profession and the Parliament. The Union
Minister for Labour & Employment is the
Chairman. A Standing Committee constituted
from among the members of the Corporation
acts as the executive body for administration of
the Scheme and is chaired by the Secretary to
the Government of India, Ministry of Labour &
Employment. There are 24 Regional Boards
and 303 Local Committees in existence as on
31.03.2009. The Director General is the Chief
Executive Officer of the Corporation and is also
an ex-office member of the Corporation as well
as its Standing Committee. The Hqrs. of the ESI
Corporation is located at Delhi and has 53 field
offices such as 23 Regional Office, 26 Sub-
Regional Office and 2 Divisional Office and
Camp Office throughout the country. Besides,
there are 611 Branch Offices and 197 Pay
Offices for administration of cash benefits to
Insured Persons. For inspection and coverage
of new factories/Establishment, 346 Inspection
Offices also set up across the Country.
FUNDING AND OPERATION OF THE
SCHEME
6.12 The ESI Scheme is mainly financed by
contributions from the employers and
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employees. The rates of the employers' and the
employees' share of contribution are 4.75% and
1.75% respectively. The State Governments'
share of the expenditure on the provision of
medical care is to the extent of 12.5% (1.8th
within the per capita ceiling). The Corporation
has prescribed a ceiling on the shareable
expenditure on medical care. From 1st April,
2007 the ceiling on expenditure on construction
of ESI Hospitals and other buildings including
their maintenance is borne exclusively by the
Corporation. All capital expenditure on
construction of ESI Hospitals and other buildings
including their maintenance is borne exclusively
by the Corporation.
INVESTMENT
6.13 All contributions received under the ESI
Act and all other moneys belonging to the fund
which are not immediately required for defraying
day to day expenses are invested in the manner
prescribed statutorily. As on 31.03.09, the total
investment of fund was Rs.20,426.37 crore. Out
of this, an amount of Rs7,105.25 crore was
invested in the Special Deposit Account with
Central Government and the balance amount of
Rs.13,321.12 crore was invested in fixed
deposits with nationalized banks, financial
institutions etc.
ARREARS OF ESI DUES
6.14 A sum of Rs.1267.32 crores was in
arrears as on 31.03.2009 on account of default
by the employers of covered factories/
establishments. Out of this, an amount of
Rs.912.26 crores was not recoverable, for the
present due to various reasons, such as
factories having gone into liquidation recovery
having been disputed in Courts etc. The
balance, amounting to Rs.355.06 crore,
represents recoverable arrears. The
Corporation has been taking necessary
recovery action through Recovery Machinery,
Legal and penal actions, under various
provisions of the Employees' State Insurance
Act, 1948 and under the Indian Penal Code for
recovery of ESI dues. During the year 2008-
2009, the Corporation realized Rs.140.16 crore
from the defaulters through its own recovery
machinery. Further, an amount of Rs.50.99
crore was recovered from April 2009 to
September, 2009.
HEALTH BENEFITS
6.15 The Scheme provides full medical
facilities from primary health care to super
speciality treatment in respect of the insured
persons and their family members. The medical
care under the Scheme is administered by the
State Governments, except in Delhi. The
Corporation also directly runs 23 Hospitals
including 18 Model hospitals and 5 Hospitals as
Occupational Disease Centre (ODC) cum Model
Hospitals in various States details are given in
Table 6.1

Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble Minister of Labour & Employment inaugurating the ESIC Model
Dispensary at Modi Mill, Okhla in the presence of Shri Harish Rawat, Hon'ble Minister of State for
Labour & Employment and Smt. Kiran Walia, Hon'ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare ,
Government of NCT of Delhi.

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 Release of booklet during the inaugural ceremony.

Opening of Medical Colleges/Post Graduate sufficient medical and Para-medical staff and
Institute of Medical Sciences & Research save expenditure on super specialty facilities
(PGIMSRs) and Dental Colleges provided to insured persons. Recruitment
Regulations have been framed for filling up of
6.16 The ESI Corporation has been facing
teaching faculty.
acute shortage of medical staff for quite some
time and was managing to provide super Employees' State Insurance (Amendment)
specialty medical care through tie-up Bill, 2008:
arrangements with private medical institutions.
6.17 The Employees' State Insurance
However, the super specialty treatment provided
Corporation in its 139th meeting held on
by the private medical institutions is
17.07.2007, decided to constitute a Sub-
unsatisfactory and expensive. It has become
Committee of the Corporation to review the
imperative for the Corporation to upgrade its
existing provision of the said Act and suggest
medical infrastructure and quality. Accordingly,
amendments keeping in view the changed
in 139th meeting of Employees' State Insurance
economic scenario. The Sub-Committee gave
Corporation held on 17.07.2007, the issue of
its report recommending certain amendments in
shortage of medical/para-medical staff in ESI
the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. The
Hospitals and Dispensaries was raised by many
report of the Sub-Committee was considered
Members of the Corporation. It has been
and approved by the Employees' State
decided to initiate action for setting up of its own
Insurance Corporation at its 142nd meeting held
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on 22.02.2008. Based on the recommendations
made by the Sub-Committee, the Corporation
approved amendment proposals in various
sections of the ESI Act, 1948. Accordingly, the
Employees' State Insurance (Amendment) Bill,
2008 was introduced in the Parliament on
30.7.2009.
6.18 The Bill was examined by the
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour.
The Committee has submitted its report which is
being examined.
EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUNDS AND
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ACT, 1952
6.19 The Employees' Provident Funds and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is a welfare
legislation enacted for the purpose of instituting
provident funds, pension fund and deposit linked
insurance fund for employees working in
factories and other establishments. The Act
aims at providing social security and timely
monetary assistance to industrial employees
and their families when they are in distress
and/or unable to meet family and social
obligations and to protect them in old age,
disablement, early death of the bread winner
and in some other contingencies. Presently, the
following three Schemes are in operation under
the Act through the Employees' Provident Fund
Organisation (EPFO):
6.20 Presently, the following three Schemes
are in operation under the Act through the
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation:
?
Employees' Provident Funds Scheme,
1952
?
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance
Scheme, 1976
?
Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
COVERAGE OF ESTABLISHMENTS AND
MEMBERS
6.21 Presently, the Act is applicable to 186
specified industries/classes of establishments
as is specified in Schedule I of the Act or any
activity notified by the Central Government in the
Official Gazette and employing twenty or more
persons. Apart from the provision for
compulsory coverage, provision also exists
under section 1(4) of the Act for voluntary
coverage. As on 31.03.2009, there were
5,73,063 establishments and factories covered
under the Act with a membership of 470.72 lakh
under EPF Scheme, both in the Exempted and
Un-exempted sectors. With effect from
01.06.2001, an employee on joining the
employment in a covered establishment and
getting wages upto Rs.6,500/- is required to
become a member of the fund.
EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUNDS
ARREARS
6.22 The arrears under all the schemes as on
31st March 2009 were of the order of Rs.2933.12
crore. Out of this 78.58% pertains to not
immediately realizable category being the
amount locked in courts and where stay has
been granted by the courts. In order to recover
the arrears, the EPF Organisation takes various
actions under the provisions of section 8 of the
Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952. It takes steps to get the
stay orders vacated to recover arrears under the
not realizable category. It also launches
prosecution against the defaulting employers
under section 14 of the Act and prosecutes
employers under section 406/409 of the Indian
Penal Code in case they deduct employee's
share of contribution but do not remit the same to
the Fund. During the year 2008-09, arrears
amounting to Rs.918.16 crore were realized
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under both unexempted and exempted sector of
establishments.
Service to Members
6.23 A member of the Employees Provident
Fund Scheme is entitled to withdraw the amount
lying in his account together with interest on
quitting service. During the year 2008-09,34.73
lakh EPF claims were settled. The scheme also
provides for partial withdrawals from the
Provident Fund Account to meet contingencies
like illness, invalidation and also to provide
financial assistance to discharge their social
responsibilities like marriage of self, children or
higher education of children and construction of
dwelling house. At the end of a financial year a
member is also entitled to receive annual
statement of account indicating his balances.
During the year 2008-09, 570.80 lakh annual
statement of accounts were issued. At the end
of the year 440.35 lakh annual statement of
accounts remained pending for issue.
Employees Deposit Linked Insurance
Scheme, 1976
6.24 Employees Deposit-Linked Insurance
Scheme, 1976 (EDLI) is applicable to all
factories / establishments with effect from 1st
August, 1976. All the employees, who are
members of the Employees' Provident Fund
Scheme, are required to become members of
this Scheme. Employers are required to pay
contributions to the Insurance Fund at the rate of
0.5 per cent of pay i.e., basic wages, dearness
allowance including cash value of food
concession and retaining allowance, if any.
During the year 2008-09, a sum of Rs.368.40
crore comprising of employers' contribution was
deposited. During the year 2008-09, 20,455
EDLI claims were settled. At the end of 2008-09,
the EPFO had cumulative investments of
Rs.7,155.33 crore under this Scheme.
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EMPLOYEES' PENSION SCHEME, 1995
6.25 The Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
has been introduced w.e.f. 16-11-1995. With the
introduction of the Pension Scheme, the
erstwhile Employees' Family Pension Scheme,
1971, has ceased to operate. However, the
pensioners who were drawing benefits under the
erstwhile Employees' Family Pension Scheme,
1971 will continue to draw Family Pension under
the Employees Pension Scheme, 1995.
Pension criteria
6.26 Members on attaining the age of 58
years and having rendered minimum ten years'
contributory service (including the membership
period with ceased Employees' Family Pension
Scheme, 1971) shall qualify for superannuation
pension. Those members who serve less than
ten years' service shall be eligible for Scheme
certificate or withdrawal benefit, as the case may
be.
Benefits under the Scheme
6.27 The Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
provides the following benefits to the members
and their families:
?
Monthly member pension
?
Permanent total disablement pension
?
Widow/ widower pension
?
Children pension
?
Orphan pension
?
Nominee pension
?
Pension to dependent parents.
6.28 The category-wise break up of pension
claims (all benefits) settled by the Employees'
Provident Fund Organisation during the year
2008-09 is indicated in the following Table:
 Category of Claims Number of Pension Fund Contributions, out of which
Claims Settled Rs.9320.56 crores were collected from
employers' share and Rs. 1167.22 crores were
Monthly Pension Benefits 4.10 lakh
contributed by the Central Government. At the
Life Assurance Benefit 26.59 lakh end of 2008-09, the EPFO had cumulative
Retirement-cum-withdrawal investments of Rs.108578.28 crores under the
benefit EPS Scheme.

Refunds Pension beneficiaries

TOTAL 30.69 lakh 6.30 The beneficiaries of the ceased

Contribution to Pension Fund
6.29 The Scheme is financed by transferring
8.33% of the Provident Fund contributions from
employers' share and by contribution @ 1.16%
of basic wages of employees by the Central
Government. All accumulations in the ceased
Employees' Family Pension Fund constitute the
corpus of the Pension Fund. During the year
2008-09, Rs.10487.78 crores were received as
Employees' Family Pension Scheme, 1971
continue to get benefits under the new
employees' Pension Scheme, 1995. As on
31.03.2009, there were 20,36,655 members,
6,27,077 spouses, 10,016 parents 5,49,496
children, 14,828 orphans and 8,059 nominees
receiving pension under the Scheme. Total
amount disbursed among the pensioners during
the year was Rs. 3120.84 crores through the
nationalized banks and post offices.

Signing of the Bilateral Social Security agreement between Mr. Michael Suchmidt, representing
Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs , Federal Republic of Germany and Shri
A.Vishwanthan , Central Provident Fund Commissioner.

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THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
6.31 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a
piece of social legislation 2008-2009, enacted to
promote the welfare of working women. The
Act prohibits the working of pregnant women for
a specified period before and after delivery. It
also provides for maternity leave and payment of
certain monetary benefits to women workers
subject to fulfilment of certain conditions during
the period when they are out of employment on
account of their pregnancy. The services of a
woman worker cannot be terminated during the
period of her absence on account of pregnancy
except for gross misconduct. Maximum period
for which a woman can get maternity benefit is
twelve weeks. Of this, six weeks must be taken
prior to the date of delivery of the child and six
weeks immediately following that date.
6.32 The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill,
2008 which contained proposal to enhance the
medical bonus from Rs.250/- to Rs.1,000/- and
to empower the Central Government to enhance
the medical bonus within every three years, by
notification in the Official Gazette subject to the
maximum of Rs.20,000/- received assent of the
President on 1st April, 2008 after passing by both
the Houses of Parliament. Thereafter, the
medical bonus amount was increased to
Rs.1,000/- by Gazette Notification dated 2nd
April, 2008 and made effective from 15th April,
2008. Subsequently, this amount has been
further increased to Rs.2,500/- by Gazette
Notification dated 11th August, 2008.
Study on the effective implementation of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
6.33 A study is being conducted on the
effective implementation of the Act through Tata
Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, for further
improvement and amendments that may be
necessary.
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THE PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972
Objective
6.34 The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
provides for a scheme of compulsory payment of
gratuity to employees engaged in factories,
mines, oil-fields, plantations, ports, railway
companies, motor transport undertakings,
shops or other establishments.
Coverage
?
Every factory, mine, oil-field, plantation,
port and Railway Company.
?
Every shop or establishment within the
meaning of any law for the time being in
force in relation to shops and
establishments in a State, in which ten or
more persons are employed or were
employed on any day of the preceding
twelve months.
?
Every motor transport undertaking in
which ten or more were employed on any
day of the preceding twelve months.
?
Such other establishments or class of
establishments in which ten or more
employees are employed or were
employed on any day of the preceding
twelve months as the Central
government may, by notification, specify
in this behalf.
6.35 A shop or establishment once covered
shall continue to be covered notwithstanding
that the number of persons employed therein at
any time falls below ten.
Entitlement
6.36 Every employee, other than apprentice
irrespective of his wages is entitled to receive
gratuity after he has rendered continuous
service for five years or more. Gratuity is labour courts in different localities are notified as
payable at the time of termination of his service Controlling Authority for the administration of the
either (i) on superannuation or (ii) on retirement Act.
or resignation or (iii) on death or disablement
6.40 In pursuance to a judgment of Hon'ble
due to accident or disease. Termination of
Supreme Court, the Payment of Gratuity
services includes retrenchment. However, the
(Amendment) Bill, 2008 to amend the definition
condition of five years' continuous service is not
of 'employee' under section 2 (e) of the act in
necessary if services are terminated due to
order to cover the teachers in educational
death or disablement. In case of death of the
institutions retrospectively i.e. with effect from 3rd
employee, the gratuity payable to him is to be
April, 1997, i.e. the date of notifying the
paid to his nominee, and if no nomination has
educational institutions under the Act, has since
been made, then to his heirs.
been passed by the Parliament. It will come to
Calculation of Benefits effect as soon as assent of the President is
received and notified. Also, Government has
6.37 For every completed year of service or
initiated the process of amendment to the
part thereof in excess of six months, the
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 for enhancing the
employer pays gratuity to an employee at the
ceiling on amount of gratuity from Rs.3.50 lakh to
rate of fifteen days' wages based on the rate of
Rs.10 lakh.
wages last drawn. As per section 4(3) of the
Act, the amount of the gratuity payable to an Study on the effective implementation of the
employee shall not exceed Rs.3,50,000/-. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Administration 6.41 A study is being undertaken through Shri
Ram Centre for Industrial Relations and Human
6.38 The Act is enforced both by the Central
Resources, New Delhi to assess the effective
and State Governments. Section 3 authorizes
implementation of the Act in labour intensive
the appropriate government to appoint any
establishments in order to improve and take
officer as a controlling authority for the
measures for amendments that may be
administration of the Act. Mines, major ports,
necessary
oilfields, railway companies and established
owned or controlled by the Central Government PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL
and establishment having branches in more EVENTS ON SOCIAL SECURITY
than one State are controlled by the Central
Inaugural Ceremony of the ISSA Liaison
Government. The remaining factories and/
Office for South Asia, Vigyan Bhawan, New
establishments are looked after by the State
Delhi, India, 22 June 2009
Governments.
6.42 The Employees' State Insurance
6.39 The Central / State Governments
Corporation of India has been a member of the
appoint the Controlling Authorities and
International Social Security Association (ISSA)
Inspectors for different areas, to ensure that the
since the early 60s. The ISSA, which is an
provisions of the Act are complied with. The
international organization whose membership is
Central/State Governments also frame rules for
made up of national social security
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administrations and agencies throughout the
world, has its headquarters in Geneva, provides
information, research, expert advice and a
platform for member countries to build and
promote social security. In order to have a more
efficient mechanism for regional consultation,
programme planning and delivery of ISSA
activities tailored to the diverse priorities and
needs of member organizations in different sub-
regions, the ISSA decided to create a sub-
regional structure and develop a strong network
among the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of
different sub-regions to be chaired by the CEO of
the host organization of each sub-regional
liaison office. It was in this context that the
International Social Security Association
decided to open a Liaison Office for South Asia
at the headquarters of the Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in New Delhi,
which will work with the social security
institutions in the region with the aim of
extending and developing social security in the
countries covered by this region. The sub-region
will cover social security organizations from
Bhutan, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The inaugural
ceremony of the Liaison Office was held on 22
June 2009 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The
Liaison Office was officially inaugurated by Mr.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister for Labour &
Employment, Government of India. The function
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was attended by approximately 1,000 invitees
representing international organizations, ISSA
member countries from the region, the Secretary
General and Senior Regional Coordinator from
ISSA headquarters in Geneva, representatives
of trade unions and employers' associations,
senior officers from the Ministry of Labour &
Employment, representatives of other ISSA
member institutions in India and the staff and
officers of ESIC, Ministry of Labour &
Employment and the Employees' Provident
Fund Organization (EPFO).
6.43 On 23 June 2009, a Technical Seminar
on the theme Extension of Social Security
Coverage was held at Vigyan Bhawan. The
seminar was attended by Mr. Hans-Horst
Konkolewsky, Secretary General, International
Social Security Association (ISSA), Ms.
Nayantara Pathmarajah Banna, Senior
Regional Coordinator, ISSA, representatives of
social security institutions of Bhutan, the Islamic
Republic of Iran and the Republic of Korea,
representatives of the International Labour
Office (ILO) and the Social Security Association
of India, members of the Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and senior
officers of the Ministry of Labour & Employment,
Employees State Insurance Corporation and
the Employees Provident Fund Organisation.
Approximately 200 delegates attended the
seminar.
 Table 6.1
Details of Occupational Disease Centre (ODC) cum
Model Hospitals in various States
Sl. No. State Place

01. Andhra Pradesh Nacharam, Hyderabad

02. Assam Beltola

03. Jharkhand Ranchi

04. Karnataka Rajajinagar, Bangalore

05. Kerala Asramam, Kollam

06. Orissa Rourkela

07. Punjab Ludhiana

08. Rajasthan Jaipur

09. Uttar Pradesh Noida

10. Bihar Phulwarisharif

11. Gujarat Bapu Nagar, Ahmedabad

12. Jammu Bari Brahmna

13. NCT Delhi Basaidarapur (ODC cum Model Hospital)

14. West Bengal Joka, Kolkata (ODC cum Model Hospital)

15. Tamil Nadu KK Nagar, Chennai (ODC cum Model Hospital)

16. Madhya Pradesh Nanda Nagar, Indore (ODC cum Model Hospital)

17. Chandigarh UT Chandigarh

18. Mumbai Andheri (ODC cum Model Hospital)

19. Jharkhand Adityapur

20. Kerala Udyogmandal

21. NCT Delhi Rohini

22. NCT Delhi Jhilmil

23. NCT Delhi Okhla

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 ESI Medical Infrastructure (As on 31.03.2009)
ESI Hospitals (Nos.) 145

ESI Annexes (Nos.) 42

Beds available in ESI Hospitals (Nos.) 23,088

Reserve Beds in State Government Hospitals 2,967

Insurance Medical Officers 7,247

ESI Dispensaries / ISM Units 1388+44

Panel Clinics 1678

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7.1
7 The Government has provided social
LABOUR WELFARE
security cover to most of the workers in the
organized sector through the Employees
Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and
Employees State Insurance Corporation within
the legal framework. However, by and large, no
such social security cover has been provided to
the workers in the unorganized sector who
constitute 93% of the total work force. The
concept of Labour Welfare Fund was, therefore,
evolved in order to extend a measure of social
assistance to workers in the unorganized sector.
Towards this end, separate legislations have
been enacted by Parliament to set up five
Welfare Funds to be administered by Ministry of
Labour & Employment to provide housing,
medical care, educational and recreational
facilities to workers employed in beedi industry,
certain non-coal mines, and cine workers.
7.2 The scheme of Welfare Funds is outside
the framework of specific employer and
employee relationship in, as much as the
resources are raised by the Government on a
non-contributory basis and delivery of welfare
services affected without linkage to individual
worker's contribution. Welfare funds, which
follow a sectoral approach, are in addition to a
large number of various other poverty alleviation
and employment generation programmes,
which follow a regional approach and for which
most of these workers are eligible.
LABOUR WELFARE FUNDS
7.3 The Ministry of Labour & Employment is
administering five Welfare Funds for beedi, cine
and certain categories of non-coal mine
workers. The Funds have been set up under the
following Acts of Parliament for the welfare of
these workers:-
?The Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act,
1946;
?The Limestone and Dolomite Mines
Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972;
?The Iron Ore, Manganese Ore and
Chrome Ore Mines Labour Welfare Fund
Act, 1976;
?The Beedi Workers' Welfare Fund Act,
1976; and
?The Cine Workers' Welfare Fund Act,
1981.
7.4 The Acts enable the Central Government
to meet the expenditure incurred in connection
with measures and facilities which are
necessary or expedient to promote the welfare
of such workers. In order to give effect to the
objectives laid down in the above Acts, various
welfare schemes have been formulated and are
under operation in the fields of Health, Social
Security, Education, Housing, Recreation and
Water Supply.
7.5 Ministry of Labour and Employment has
initiated action for rehabilitation of the beedi
workers to provide them alternate source of
employment for viable alternative sources of
livelihood as there is apprehension among
Beedi Manufacturers / Beedi Workers
Associations that employment may be reduced
in beedi industry due to the labeling the pictorial
warning on beedi bundles specified under the
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
(Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of
Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and
Distribution) Act, 2003.
7.6 30-bedded Hospital at Mukkudal (Tamil
Nadu) has been made fully functional from 16th
July, 2008.
7.7 The setting up of 15-bedded hospital for
beedi workers at Jhalda (West Bengal) has been
approved. The total expenditure on setting up of
the hospital is work out to be Rs.8.25 crore.
7.8 Upgradation of 65-bedded Central
hospital for beedi workers at Dhuliyan (West
Bengal) to 100-bedded hospital is under
process.
7.9 Under the Education Scheme,
instructions have been issued to all Welfare
Commissioners to pay scholarship through
Savings Bank Accounts.
7.10 The Revised Integrated Housing
Scheme (RIHS), 2005 for Beedi workers etc.,
amended as RIHS, 2007 was approved by the
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure,
is being implemented from 1st April, 2007. Under
the amended scheme, the worker contribution of
Rs.5,000/- per worker is deposited only after
administrative approval is granted by the
Ministry. The 1st installment of Rs. 20,000/-, as
advance subsidy, is released after receipt of
worker's contribution to enable house
construction up to roof level. The subsidy is
released by the Director General Labour
Welfare (DGLW) on 50:50 basis, in two equal
installments to (a) Welfare Commissioner of the
region concerned in case of construction of
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houses by the worker individually; (b) Co-
operative Group Housing Society of workers for
construction of houses under Group Housing
Scheme (GHS); and (c) State Government
concerned for construction of houses for Beedi
workers under Economically Weaker Section
(EWS) component of the scheme. The 1st
installment of Rs. 20,000/-per worker, as
advance subsidy, is released at the time of grant
of administrative approval for the purpose of
construction of the house till roof level. The
balance of 50% i.e. 2nd installment of Rs.
20,000/- of the total subsidy is released when
50% progress i.e. construction reaching at roof
level is reported to the DGLW. Details of houses
sanctioned and expenditure incurred during last
two years and current year (till date) under the
Revised Integrated Housing Scheme (RIHS) are
as under:
Financial No. of Houses Expenditure
Year sanctioned for (Rs. in
which subsidy crore)
released
2007-08 38,322 109.15
2008-09 23,398 71.00
2009-10 4,465 57.95*
*Budget Estimates after general economic cut.
7.11 A special drive to close down all erstwhile
Integrated Housing Scheme, 1999, 2001 & 2004
was launched during 2007-08 under the direct
supervision and personal monitoring of DG
(LW). All previous cases have been settled and
outstanding subsidy in respect of remaining
houses is being released during the current year.
Besides, a concerted efforts are being made to
settle cases sanctioned from 2005-06 to 2007-
08 under RIHS, 2005 during the current year.
Due to the sincere efforts made by the officers of
the Ministry, Utilization Certificates of Rs. 25
Crores for the houses under Economically
Weaker Sector sanctioned during 1985-86 to
1996-97 have been obtained from the Govt. of
Andhra Pradesh.
7.12 The Labour Welfare Organization which
administers these Funds is headed by a Director
General (Labour Welfare)/Joint Secretary. He is
assisted by the Welfare Commissioner
(Headquarters) of Director rank, who supervises
nine Regional Welfare Commissioners for the
purpose of administration of these Funds in the
States. The jurisdiction of each Welfare
Commissioner has been shown in the Table 7.1.
ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND THEIR
MEETINGS:
7.13 To advise the Central Government on
matters related to administration of the above
Funds, tripartite Central Advisory Committees
have been set up under the respective Welfare
Fund Acts. Minister of Labour and Employment
or a person nominated by him heads these
Committees. The Central Advisory Committees
on Beedi Workers Welfare Fund and Cine
Workers Welfare Fund have 21 members, 7
each from Central Government, Employers'
Organizations, and Employees' Organizations
respectively and Central Advisory Committee on
Iron Ore, Manganese Ore and Chrome Ore
Mines Labour Welfare Fund and Limestone &
Dolomite Mines Labour Welfare Fund have 18
members, 6 each from Central Government,
Employers' Organizations, and Employees'
Organizations respectively excluding the
Chairman and Secretary.
7.14 In the year 2008-09, the meeting of
Central Advisory Committee on Beedi Workers
Welfare Fund was held on 27.02.2009. The next
meeting will be held on 10rh December, 2009.
The meeting of Central Advisory Committee on
Cine Workers Welfare Fund was held on
19.12.2008. The meetings of the other Central
Advisory Committees i.e. (i) Cine Workers
Welfare Fund, (ii) Limestone & Dolomite Mines
Labour Welfare Fund, & (iii) Iron Ore Mines,
Manganese Ore Mines & Chrome Ore Mines
Labour Welfare Fund will be held shortly.
LEVY OF CESS:
7.15 Labour Welfare Funds are financed out
of the proceeds of the cess levied under the
respective Cess/Fund Acts on manufactured
beedis, feature films, export of mica,
consumption of limestone & dolomite and
consumption and export of iron ore, manganese
ore & chrome ore as per the rates given below:-
?Beedi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976
provides for levy of cess by way of excise
duty on manufactured beedis from Re.1/- to
Rs.5/- per thousand manufactured beedis.
This is presently Rs 5/- per thousand
manufactured beedis w.e.f. 1st April, 2006.
?The Cine Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1981
provides for duty of cess, at such rate not
being less than one thousand rupees and
not exceeding twenty thousand rupees, on
every feature film submitted to the
Chairman, Central Board of Film
Certification. This is Rs.20,000/- per feature
film of Hindi and English and for regional
films it is Rs.10,000/- per film w.e.f.
20.04.2001.
?The Iron Ore, Manganese Ore & Chrome
Ore Mines Labour Welfare Cess Act, 1976
provides for levy and collection of cess on
Iron Ore, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore
between paise 50 to Re.1/-, Re.1/- to Rs.6/-
and Rs.3/- to Rs.6/- respectively. The rate of
cess is Re.1/- per MT on Iron Ore. The rate
of cess is Rs 4/- per MT on Manganese Ore
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 and Rs 6/- per MT on Chrome Ore w.e.f.
11.01.2001.
?The Limestone and Mines Labour Welfare
Fund Act, 1972 provides for the levy and
collection of cess on Limestone and
Dolomite as a duty of excise at such rate not
exceeding one rupee per metric tone of
limestone & dolomite. The rate of cess on
WELFARE COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR JURISDICTION
Sl. Name of Region
No.
1 Welfare Commissioner, Allahabad
2 Welfare Commissioner, Bangalore
3 Welfare Commissioner, Ajmer
4 Welfare Commissioner, Bhubaneswar
5 Welfare Commissioner, Kolkata
6 Welfare Commissioner, Hyderabad
7 Welfare Commissioner, Jabalpur
8 Welfare Commissioner, Karma
9 Welfare Commissioner, Nagpur
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Limestone and Dolomite is Re.1/- w.e.f.
27.12.2000.
?Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1946,
provides for levy and collection of cess on all
mica exported as duty of Customs not
exceeding 6.25% ad valorem. This is 4.5%
ad-valorem on export w.e.f. 01.11.1990.
Achievements of Welfare Funds, in brief, are
given in Table-7.2.
Table 7.1
States Covered
Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab,
Jammu & Kashmir and Uttaranchal
Karnataka & Kerala
Gujarat, Rajasthan & Haryana
Orissa
West Bengal, Assam, Tripura &
Meghalaya
Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Bihar and Jharkhand
Maharashtra & Goa
 Table 7.2

WELFARE FUNDS
COLLECTION AND EXPENDITURE
(Rs. in crore)
Beedi Workers Welfare Fund 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Sept.,
2009)
Utilization of Welfare Fund 228.16 69.84
Cess Collection 202.42 18.58
Expenditure Health 49.13 30.51
Housing 68.02 7.14
Education 105.22 28.11
Recreation 0.19 0.10
Limestone & Dolomite Mines Labour Welfare Fund 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Sept.,
2009)
Utilization of Welfare Fund 10.13 4.72
Cess Collection 24.60 0.00
Expenditure Health 4.97 2.68
Housing 0.74 0.10
Education 1.36 0.17
Recreation 0.66 0.32
Iron Ore, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore Mines 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Sep t.,
Labour Welfare Fund 2009)
Utilization of Welfare Fund 10.94 4.61
Cess Collection 25.51 10.76
Expenditure Health 6.27 2.80
Housing 0.34 0.06
Education 2.50 0.55
Recreation 0.16 0.06
Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Sept.,
2009)
Utilization of Welfare Fund 1.86 1.13
Cess Collection 1.02 2.62
Expenditure Health 0.86 0.57
Housing 0.00 0.00
Education 0.58 0.26
Recreation 0.05 0.03
Cine Workers Welfare Fund 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Sept.,
2009)
Utilization of Welfare Fund 1.25 0.62
Cess Collection 2.43 0.00
Expenditure Health 0.86 0.61
Housing 0.00 0.00
Education 0.35 0.00
Recreation 0.00 0.00
Utilization of Welfare Funds 0.97 0.40
Cess Collection 1.35 2.00
Expenditure Health 0.62 0.39
Education 0.95 0.00
NOTE:(The Cess collection for 2008-09 is upto August, 2008)

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8.1
8 UNORGANISED WORKER
The term 'unorganised worker' has been
defined under the Unorganised Workers Social
Security Act, 2008 as a home-based worker,
self-employed worker or a wage worker in the
organized sector and includes a worker in the
organised sector who is not covered by any of
the Acts mentioned in Schedule-II of this Act i.e.
(i) The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of
1923), (ii) The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14
of 1947), (iii) The Employees' State Insurance
Act, 1948 (34 of 1948), (iv) The Employees'
Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provision
Act, 1952 (19 of 1952), (v) The Maternity Benefit
Act, 1961 (53 of 1961) and The Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972 (39 of 1972)
8.2 As per the survey carried out by the
National Sample Survey Organization in the
year 2004-05, the total employment in both
organized and unorganised sector in the country
was of the order of 45.9 crore. Out of this, about
2.6 crore were in the organised sector and the
balance 43.3. crore in the unorganised sector.
Out of 43.3 crore workers in the unorganised
sector, 26.9 crore workers were employed in
agriculture sector, 2.6 crore in construction, and
remaining were in manufacturing activities,
trade and transport, communication & services.
A large number of unorganized workers are
home based and are engaged in occupations
such as beedi rolling, agarbatti making, papad
making, tailoring, and embroidery work.
8.3 The unorganised sector workers suffer
from cycles of excessive seasonality of
employment, lack of a formal employer-
employee relationship and absence of social
security protection. Several legislations such as
the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923; the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948; the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961; the Contract Labour (Abolition
and Prohibition) Act, 1970; Building and Other
C o n stru cti o n Wo rke rs (R e g u l a ti o n o f
Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 ;
and the Building and Other Construction
Workers Welfare (Cess) Act, 1996 etc. are
directly or indirectly applicable to the workers in
the unorganised sector also.
8.4 The Ministry of Labour is also operating
Welfare Funds for some specific categories of
workers in the unorganised sector like beedi
workers, cine workers and certain non-coal mine
workers. The funds are used to provide various
kinds of welfare activities to the workers in the
field of health care, housing, education
assistance for children, water supply etc.
8.5 The Government has launched Group
Insurance Schemes, such as the Janshree Bima
Yojana for people living below or marginally
above the poverty line and Aam Aadmi Bima
Yojana for landless rural households which also
include workers in the unorganised sector.
There are some employment oriented schemes
like Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana and
National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme
etc. which are benefiting unorganized workers.
COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION FOR
WORKERS IN THE UNORGANIZED SECTOR
8.6 The Government examined the proposal
regarding enactment of central legislation for
unorganized workers in consultation with
Central Trade Unions, NGOs, and other
stakeholders and also considered the
recommendation of the National Commission for
Enterprises in the unorganized Sector (NCEUS)
for central legislation for unorganized workers.
Thereafter, the 'Unorganised Workers' Social
Security Bill' 2007 was introduced in Rajya
Sabha on 10.9.2007 which was referred to the
Parliamentary Standing Committee. On careful
examination of the recommendations of the
Standing Committee and suggestion of
stakeholders, the Government moved official
amendments in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill was
passed by the Rajya Sabha with amendments
on 23.20.2008 and by the Lok-Sabha on
17.12.2008. The Unorganised Workers' Social
Security Act, 2008 was enacted on 31.12.2008
and notified in Gazette of India. The Act has
come into force with effect from 16th May, 2009.
8.7 Salient features of the Act are as under:
?
Section (2) provides for the definitions,
including those relating to unorganised
worker, self-employed and wage worker.
?
Section 3 (1) provides for formulation of
schemes by the Central Government for
different sections of unorganised workers
on matters relating to (a) life and disability
cover; (b) health and maternity benefits; (c)
old age protection (d) any other benefit as
may be determined by the Central
Government.
?
Section 3 (4) provides formulation of
schemes relating to provident fund,
employment injury benefits, housing,
educational schemes for children, skill
upgradation, funeral assistance and old age
homes by the State Governments.
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?
Section 4 relates to funding of the schemes
formulated by Central Government.
?
Section 5 envisages constitution of National
Social Security Board under the
chairmanship of Union Minister for Labour &
Employment with Member Secretary and 34
nominated members representing Members
of Parliament, unorganised workers,
employers of unorganised workers, civil
society, Central Ministries and State
Governments.
?
Provision for adequate representation to
persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes,
the Scheduled Tribes, the Minorities and
Women.
?
The National Board,would recommend the
Central Government suitable schemes for
different sections of unorganised workers;
monitor implementation of schemes and
advise the Central Government on matters
arising out of the administration of the Act.
?
Section 6 has provision for constitution of
similar Boards at the State level.
?
Section 7 relates to funding pattern of the
schemes formulated by the State
Governments.
?
Section 8 prescribes record keeping
functions by the District Administration. For
this purpose, the State Government may
direct (a) the District Panchayat in rural
areas; and (b) the Urban Local Bodies in
urban areas to perform such functions.
?
Section 9 provides for setting up of Workers'
Facilitation Centre to (a) disseminate
information on social security schemes
available to them (ii) facilitate registration of
workers by the district administration and
enrollment of unorganised workers.
?
Section 10 provides for eligibility criteria for
registration as also the procedure for
registration under the Act.
?
Sections 11-17 contain miscellaneous
provisions for implementing the Act.
8.8 The Unorganised Workers Social
Security Rules, 2009 under the Act have been
framed and notified and the National Social
Security Board has been constituted. The
National Board shall recommend social security
schenews viz life and disability cover, health
maternity benefits, old age protection and any
other benefi9t as may be determined by the
Government for unorganized workers. The first
meeting the National Board was held on
23.09.2009. In its first meeting, the Board
decided to constitute a Sub-Committee to
consider the extension of RSBY to other
occupational Groups in the unorganized sector
(Non-BPL) and formulation of the other social
security schemes for unorganized workers. The
Sub-Committee has met twice.
8.9 Apart from the above, a Health
Insurance Scheme namely, the 'Rashtriya
Swasthya Bima Yojana' for BPL families ( a unit
of five) in Unorganised Sector was formally
launched on 1st October, 2007. The scheme
became operational from 1st April, 2008 and
benefit under scheme started accruing to the
beneficiaries. The benefits under the scheme
include:
(i) Smart card based cashless health
insurance cover of Rs. 30,000 to a
BPL family of five per annum on family
floater basis.
(ii) All pre-existing diseases to be covered
(iii) Hospitalisation expenses, taking care of
the most of the illnesses including
maternity benefits.
(iv) Transportation cost of Rs. 100 per visit
with an overall limit of Rs. 1000/ - per
annum.
8.10 Till 16.12.2009, 26 States/Union
Territories have initiated the process to
implement the scheme. Out of these 26
States/UTs, 22 States namely Assam, Bihar,
Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat,
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand,
Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland,
Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Tripura,
Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal
have started issuing smart cards and more than
80.17. lakh cards have been issued.
8.11 With a view to providing death and
disability cover to rural landless households
between age 18-59 years, the 'Aam Aadmi Bima
Yojana' has also been launched on 2nd October,
2007. Under the scheme, the head of the family
or one earning member in the family is insured.
The Central Government bears 50% of the
premium of Rs. 200/- per year per person and
the remaining 50% of the premium is borne by
State Government. The benefits under the
scheme include a cover of Rs.30,000 in case of
natural death and Rs.75,000 in case of death
due to accident or total permanent disability (
loss to two eyes or two limbs or loss of one eye
and one limb in accident ). In case of partial
permanent disability ( loss of one eye or one limb
in an accident), the insurance cover is Rs.
37,500/-. The Scheme also envisages an add-
on benefit of providing scholarship upto a
maximum of two children of beneficiary
th th
studying in 9 to 12 Standard at the rate of
Rs.300/- per quarter per child. The scheme is
intended to cover 1.5 crore rural landless
households. A separate fund of Rs. 500 crores
is also being created for the purpose of providing
scholarship to children of beneficiaries.
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8.12 Similarly, the National Old Age Pension
Scheme (Indira Gandhi National Old Age
Pension Scheme) has been expanded to cover
all BPL citizens above the age of 65 years with
effect from 19.11.2007.
THE BUILDING AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
8.13 The construction workers constitute one of
the largest categories of workers in the
unorganized sector. According to the Sample
Survey conducted by NSSO in 2004-2005,
about 2.57 crore workers are employed in the
construction activities. The Government has
enacted the following two legislations for the
construction workers: -
?
The Building and Other Construction
Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.
?
The Building and Other Construction
Workers' Welfare Cess, Act, 1996;
Further, the Building and Other Construction
Workers (RECS) Central Rules, 1998 have been
notified on 19.11.1998.
8.14 The Act is applicable to every
establishment which employs 10 or more
workers in any building or other construction
work and to the project cost of which is more than
Rs.10 lakh. There is also a provisions for
constitution of Central and the State Advisory
Committees to advise the appropriate
Governments on matters arising out of
administration of the legislation besides
constitution of Welfare Boards by the State
Governments and registration of beneficiaries
under the Fund and provision for their identity
cards etc. These legislations provide for
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regulating the employment and conditions of
service, safety and health and welfare measures
for the construction workers by setting up a
Welfare Fund at the State level to be financed by
contribution made by beneficiaries, levy of cess
on all construction works at rates between 1 to
2% of the construction cost incurred by an
employer (the Government has notified the cess
@1%).. The Fund is to be used for providing
financial assistance to the families of
beneficiaries in case of accident, old age
pension, housing loans, payment of insurance
premia, children's education, medical and
maternity benefits, etc.
8.15 Most of the State Governments and
Union Territories have constituted State Welfare
Boards. The Government of Tamil Nadu has
been implementing its own Act. Government of
India notified the cess @ 1%. Most state
Governments have also notified the same rate.
So far, an amount of Rs.1998.01 Crore has been
collected as Cess upto 30.06.2009 by the State
Governments / Union Territories and an amount
of Rs.384.68 Crore has been spent on welfare
schemes formulated by them.
SPECIAL GROUP
8.16 In pursuance of the directions given by
the Prime Minister's Office, a Special Group
under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (L&E),
with the representatives of DGFASLI, Ministries
of Railways and Urban Development, etc. was
constituted in September,2004 to review and
monitor the implementation of the Building and
Other Construction Workers (Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service) Act,
1996. The Group has held thirteen regional
meetings with the representatives of State
Governments / Union Territories in various
States.
MIGRANT WORKERS AND THE INTER-
STATE MIGRANT WORKMEN
8.17 According to the 2001 Census, 314.54
million persons have changed their place of
residence within the country and out. Of this,
29.90 million or 9% have left for work. The Inter-
State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service) Act,
1979 was enacted to protect the rights and
safeguard the interests, of migrant workers.
8.18 The Act is intended to regulate the
employment of inter-state migrant workmen and
to provide for their conditions of service. It
applies to every establishment (and contractor)
that employs five or more inter-state migrant
workmen. The Act has provision for issue of
Pass-Book to every inter-state migrant workman
with full details, payment of displacement
allowance equivalent to 50% of monthly wages
or Rs.75/- which ever is higher, payment of
journey allowance including payment of wages
during of the period of journey, suitable
residential accommodation, medical facilities
and protective clothing, payment of wages,
equal pay for equal work irrespective of sex etc.
8.19 The main responsibility for enforcement
of the provision of the Act lies with the Central
and the State Governments / Union Territories in
the establishment falling in respective domain.
8.20 The problem of migration is sought to be
checked through a multi dimensional course of
action through rural development, provision of
improved infrastructural facilities, equitable
dispersal of resources to remove regional
disparities, employment generation, land
reforms, increased literacy, financial assistance
etc. In order to generate better employment
opportunities at State level, the Government
have launched a number of schemes like
Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna (SGSY),
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY),
Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY),
National Food for Work Programme (NFFWP),
Indra Awass Yojna (IAY), Integrated Wastelands
Development Programme (IWDP), Drought
Prone Areas Programme (DPAP), Desert
Development Programme (DDP) etc. Further,
Government have recently enacted the National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act to provide 100
days guaranteed employment to rural
households.
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9.1
9 The Bonded Labour System stands
BONDED LABOUR
abolished throughout the country with effect
from 25th October, 1975 with the enactment of
Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. It
freed unilaterally all the bonded labourers from
bondage with simultaneous liquidation of their
debts. It made the practice of bondage a
cognizable offence punishable by law.
9.2 The Act is being implemented by the
State Governments concerned. Salient features
of the Act are given below:
?On commencement of this Act, the bonded
labour system stood abolished and every
bonded labourers stood freed and
discharged free from any obligation to
render bonded labour.
?Any custom, agreement or other instrument
by virtue of which a person was required to
render any service as bonded labour was
rendered void.
?Liability to repay bonded debt was deemed
to have been extinguished.
?Property of the bonded labourer was freed
from mortgage etc.
?Freed bonded labourer was not to be evicted
from homesteads or other residential
premises which he was occupying as part of
consideration for the bonded labour.
?District Magistrates have been entrusted
with certain duties and responsibilities for
implementing the provisions of this Act.
?Vigilance committees are required to be
constituted at district and sub-divisional
levels.
?Offences for contravention of provisions of
the Act are punishable with imprisonment for
a term, which may extend to three years and
also with fines, which may extend to two
thousand rupees.
?Powers of Judicial Magistrates are required
to be conferred on Executive Magistrates for
trial of offences under this Act. Offences
under this Act could be tried summarily.
?Every offence under the Act is cognizable
and bailable.
CENTRALLY SPONSORED PLAN SCHEME
FOR REHABILITATION OF BONDED
LABOUR
9.3 With a view to supplement the efforts of
the State Governments; a Centrally Sponsored
Plan Scheme for rehabilitation of bonded labour
was launched by this Ministry in May, 1978.
Under the Scheme, State Governments are
provided Central assistance on matching grants
(50:50) basis for the rehabilitation of bonded
labour. The said Plan Scheme has been
drastically modified in May 2000 to provide for
100% assistance for conducting district wise
surveys for identification of bonded labour,
awareness generation activities, and evaluatory
studies. The Rehabilitation grant has also been
raised from Rs.10,000/-per identified bonded
labour to Rs.20,000/-per identified bonded
labour. Further, in the case of Seven (7) North-
Eastern States ,100% rehabilitation grant is
provided in case they fail to provide their
matching contribution.
9.4 Besides , the State Governments have
also been advised to integrate/dovetail the
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for rehabilitation
of bonded labour with other ongoing poverty
alleviation schemes, such as, Swaran Jayanti
Gram Swa-Rojgar Yojana (SJGSRY), Special
Component Plan for Scheduled Castes, Tribal
Sub-Plan etc. Accordingly, the rehabilitation
package provided by the concerned State
Governments for the freed bonded labourers
includes the following major components:
ã
Allotment of house-site and agricultural land;
ã
Land development;
ã
Provision of low cost dwelling units;
ã
Animal husbandry, dairy, poultry, piggery
etc.;
ã
Training for acquiring new skills; developing
existing skills;
ã
Wage employment, enforcement of
minimum wages etc.;
ã
Collection and processing of minor forest
products;
ã
Supply of essential commodities under
targeted public distribution system;
ã
Education for children; and
ã
Protection of civil rights
9.5 Details of bonded labourers identified /
released and rehabilitated up to 31.09.2009, as
reported by the respective State Governments
and the Central assistance released so far under
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the above-mentioned Centrally Sponsored
Scheme are given in the Table 9.1
9.6 Further, an amount of Rs.678.00 lakh
has been released up to 31.09.2009 to the State
Governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar,
Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana,
Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Manipur, Orissa, Punjab,
Rajasthan, Tami Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and
Uttarakhand for conducting survey of Bonded
Labour, evaluatory studies and awareness
generation.
SPECIAL GROUP
9.7 A Special Group in pursuance of PMO
constituted under the Chairmanship of the
Secretary (Labour and Employment) with the
representatives of Director General, Factory
Advice Service and Labour Institute (DGFASLI),
Ministries of Railways and Urban Development
has, inter-alia, reviewed the implementation of
the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
by holding thirteen region-wise meetings with
the representatives of the State Governments /
Union Territories in various States.
ROLE OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
9.8 The Apex Court in its order dated
11.11.1997 in PUCL Vs. State of Tamil Nadu &
Others has directed that the National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC) to be involved in the
supervision of the issues relating to bonded
labour. In pursuance to the above order, a
Central Action Group has been constituted in the
NHRC. This group, with the collaboration of the
Ministry of Labour & Employment, is holding
sensitization workshop on bonded labour at
State Headquarters to sensitize the District
Magistrates and other functionaries dealing with
identification, release and rehabilitation of
bonded labour.
9.9. The Table 9.2 shows that as a result of
concerted efforts made by the Government
through various anti-poverty programmes,
awareness, sensitization, etc. the incidence of
bonded labour year-wise since 1997-98 has
witnessed a downward trend.
9.10 A pilot project was launched with the ILO
in Tamil Nadu for the purpose of reducing
vulnerability to bondage through promotion of
decent work. In the first year of operation of this
project, there have been very encouraging
results. Consequently, efforts are now being
made to extend the project to the States of
Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Orissa.

Table 9.1
Number of bonded labourers identified , released and rehabilitated under the Centrally
Sponsor Plan Scheme upto 30.09.2009
Name of the State Number of Bonded Labourers
Governments Identified and Rehabilitated Central assistance
Released provided (Rupees in
Lakh)
Andhra Pradesh 37,988 31,534 850.00
Arunachal Pradesh 3,526 2,992 568.48
Bihar 14,351 13,533 454.38
Chhattisgarh 124 124 12.40
Gujarat 64 64 1.01
Haryana 591 89 4.93
Jharkhand 196 196 19.60
Karnataka 63,437 57,185 1578.18
Kerala 823 710 15.56
Madhya Pradesh 13,317 12.392 164.49
Maharashtra 1,404 1.325 15.52
Orissa 50,029 46,9001 903.34
Punjab 69 69 6.90
Rajasthan 7,488 6,331 72.42
Tamil Nadu 65,573 65,573 1661.94
Uttar Pradesh 28,871 28,871 6356.80
Uttrakhand 5 5 0.50
West Bengal 267 267 20.41
Total 2,88,123* 2,68,161 6,985.86

Note:
? 19962 Bonded Labourers are not available for rehabilitation . Either they have died or left the place
without leaving their addresses.
? Rehabilitation grants equal to Rs.6983.36 lakh has also been provided by the State Governments
as State's Share for rehabilitation of bonded labour.
? In the case of Arunachal Pradesh, 100% central assistance amounting to Rs.568.48 lakh has been
provided by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. In the case of North-East regions and Sikkim ,
100% Central Grants (without matching States share) are provided for rehabilitation of bonded
labour.

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 Table 9.2
Year Incidence of Bonded Labour reported
1997-1998 6000
1998-1999 5960
1999-2000 8195
2000-2001 5256
2001-2002 3929
2002-2003 2198
2003-2004 2465
2004-2005 866
2005-2006 397
2006-2007 197
2007-2008 716
2008-09 543
2009-10(upto 30.09.2009) 25

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10.1 Contract labour generally refers to
CONTRACT LABOUR
workers engaged by a contractor for user
enterprises. It is a significant and growing form of
employment. These workers are millions in
number and are engaged primarily in agricultural
operations, plantation, construction industry,
ports & docks, oil fields, factories, railways,
shipping, airlines, road transport etc.
10.2 The Contract Labour (Regulation and
Abolition) Act, 1970 was enacted to protect and
safeguard the interests of these workers. It
applies to every establishment / contractor in
which 20 or more workmen are employed. It also
applies to establishment of the Government and
local authorities.
10.3 The Central Government has jurisdiction
over establishments like railways, banks, mines
etc. and the State Governments have
jurisdiction over units located in that State.
10.4 The Central Government and State
Governments, in their capacity as “appropriate”
Governments, are required to set up Central and
State Advisory Contract Labour Boards to
advise respective Governments on matters
arising out of the administration of the Act as are
referred to them. The Boards are authorized to
constitute Committees as deemed appropriate.
10.5 The Central Advisory Contract Labour
Board (CACLB) is a Statutory Body, tripartite in
constitution and quasi-judicial in nature. The
non-official members hold office for a term of
three years. Till date, 74 meetings of the Central
Advisory Contract Labour Board have been
held. The last one was held on 27th February,
2009 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of
former Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Labour
& Employment. Recently Central Advisory
Contract Labour Board has been reconstituted
with Hon'ble Labour & Employment Minister as
chairman.
10.6 So far, 76 notifications have been issued
u/s 10 of the Act abolishing employment of
contract labour in specified establishments in
consultation with the Central Advisory Contract
Labour Board.
10.7 Every establishment and contractor, to
whom the Act applies, has to register
itself/obtain a license for execution of the
contract work. The interests of contract workers
are protected in terms of wages, hours of work,
welfare, health and social security. The
amenities to be provided to contract labour
include canteen, rest rooms, first aid facilities
and other basic necessities at the work place like
drinking water etc. The responsibility to ensure
payment of wages and other benefits is primarily
that of the contractor, and, in case of default, that
of the principal employer.
10.8 15 notifications have been issued u/s 31
of the Act granting exemption to establishments
from the purview of the Act.
10.9 A tripartite Group has been constituted
as per decision in the 42nd Session of Indian
Labour Conference(ILC) held on 20-21
February, 2009 . The Group will revisit the
provisions of the Contract Labour (Regulation
and Abolition) Act, 1970 in order to protect the
interest of workers. The last Meeting (4th) of the
Group was held on 05.10.2009. The group has
to submit its report by 31.12.2009.
10.10 In the Central sphere, the Central
Industrial Relations Machinery (CIRM) headed
by Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and his
officers, have been entrusted with the
responsibility of enforcing the provisions of the
Act and the rules made thereunder. A Statement
indicating enforcement action taken is given in
the Table 10.1

Table 10.1
ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACT LABOUR
(REGULATION AND ABOLITION) ACT, 1970
Sl. No. Item 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
1. Number of Registration 752 819 930
Certificates issued to principal
employers.
2. Number of Licenses issued to 9280 9587 10389
contractors.
3. Number of Inspections 5365 6843 6925
conducted.
4. Number of Irregularities 77422 104401 94162
detected.
5. Number of prosecutions 2648 3675 3573
launched.
6. Number of convictions. 887 1228 733
7. Number of contract labourers 1001947 1313742 1377610
covered by licenses.
8. Number of Licenses revoked / 8186 5657 7419
cancelled.
9. Number of registration 51 14 35
certificates revoked.

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PROFILE OF WOMEN WORKERS
WOMEN AND WORK
WOMEN'S ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND
SKILLS / VOCATIONAL TRAINING
11.1 Women form an integral part of the
11.3 DGE&T, is the nodal agency in providing
Indian workforce. According to the information
vocational training in contemporary courses to
provided by the Registrar General of India, the
women in the country. These courses help
work participation rate for women was 25.63 per
women to achieve their career goals and
cent in 2001. This is an improvement from 22.27
become independent. The Training courses are
per cent in 1991 and 19.67 per cent in 1981. The
revised from time to time to suit the requirement
two important aspects that require mention are
of the industry. The Women's Training Cell of
that while there has been an improvement in the
DGE&T is dedicated to designing & pursuing
work participation rate of women, it continues to long term policies related to Women's Vocational
be substantially less in comparison to the work Training in the country. The Training courses are
participation rate of men. In 2001, the work revised from time to time to suit the requirement
participation rate for women in rural areas was of the industry.
30.79 per cent as compared to 11.88 per cent in
11.4 The Institutional Network comprises 11
the urban areas. In the rural areas, women are
Institutes in the Central sector, which offer
mainly involved as cultivators and agricultural
training courses to women to develop
labourers. In the urban areas, almost 80 per cent
professional skills required to find highly paid
of the women workers are working in the
jobs or to be self-employed. The institutes set up
unorganized sectors such as household
to impart training exclusively for Women under
industries, petty trades and services, buildings
the Women's Occupational Training Directorate
and construction.
are:
11.2 In so far as the organized sector is ?
National Vocational Training Institute
concerned, in March 2007 women workers (NVTI) for Women, NOIDA.
constituted 19.5 percent of the total organised
?
Regional Vocational Training Institutes
sector employment in the country and it
( RV T I s ) f o r Wo m e n a t M u m b a i ,
increased by 0.5 percent as compared to the
Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram,
preceding year. As on 31st March, 2007, there Panipat, Kolkata, Tura, Allahabad, Indore,
were about 53.12 lakh women workers Vadodara and Jaipur.
employed in the organised sector (Public and
Private Sector). Of this, nearly 29.61 lakh were 11.5 The National/ Regional Vocational
Training Institutes provide facilities for advanced
employed in community, social and personnel
skill and post-advanced training for women who
services sector.
have passed 10th or 12th standard and qualify
the specified eligibility criteria for various
courses. Apart from the regular courses, these
institutes also organize short term/ad-hoc
courses as per the requirements of the industry.
Short term courses in prepare/use of Audio-
Visual aids for general women groups-
housewives, students and school drop-outs and
Training Programmes in Pedagogy for ITI
Instructors.
11.6 In the State sector, Vocational Training
facilities exclusively for women at Craftsmen
level are provided through a network of Women
Industrial Training Institutes / Women wings in
general ITIs under the administrative control of
the State Governments. The Women's Training
Directorate of DGE&T collected & compiles data
on the no. of WITIs / Wings and the trg. Seats
details on number of WITIs / wings etc. & the
training seats sanctioned are collected from the
respective State Governments. There are about
1213 Women ITIs and women wings in general
ITIs (289 Government Women ITIs and 80
Private Women ITCs, 726 Women training
Wings in Government ITIs and 118 Women
training Wings in Private ITCs) having a total of
51,804 Training seats
11.7 Besides this, the Indian Institute of
Workers Education, Mumbai has established a
separate cell on “Women and Child Labour” and
evolved advance training programmes for
women activists who are members of the Central
Trade Unions Organizations and are involved in
the upliftment and welfare of women and child
labour in the country. From 1992-93 to
September, 2009, 1582 women activists were
trained in the various training programmes
conducted by the Women and Child Labour Cell
of the Institute.
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ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN JOB SEEKERS
11.8 The Employment Exchanges take
special care to cater to the job needs of women
registered with them. During 2009 (upto July) ,
26,300 women were placed in various
employments.
PROTECTION OF THE INTEREST OF
WOMEN WORKERS
11.9 The Government has taken several
steps for creating a congenial work environment
for women workers. A number of protective
provisions have been incorporated in the various
Labour Laws. These are elaborated in
Box 11.1.
11.10 Besides this, a separate Cell for Women
Labour was set up in this Ministry in 1975. The
intention was to focus attention on the condition
of working women and bring about an
improvement therein. The Cell has the following
functions:
?
Formulation and coordination of policies
and programmes for the female labour
force within the frame work of national
manpower and economic policies.
?
Maintaining liaison with other
Government agencies to secure effective
implementation of the programmes in
respect of women workers.
?
Monitoring the implementation of the
Equal Remuneration Act,1976.
?
Setting up of an Advisory Committee
under the Equal Remuneration Act,1976.
?
Giving grants-in-aid to Non-
Governmental Organizations / Voluntary
Organizations to formulate and execute
action oriented projects for women
workers.
11.11 In recent years, the Ministry has been
actively involved in creating awareness among
women workers especially in respect of their
legal rights and duties. This is being done in
cooperation with Non-Governmental
Organizations/Voluntary Organizations.
EQUAL REMUNERATION
11.12 The ILO Convention No.100 of 1951
relating to equal remuneration for men and
women was ratified by the Government of India
in the year 1958. To give effect to the
Constitutional provisions and also to ensure the
enforcement of ILO Convention No.100, the
Equal Remuneration Ordinance was
subsequently replaced by the Equal
Remuneration Act, 1976.
11.13 State/Union Territories have appointed
competent authorities under the Equal
Remuneration Act, 1976 and have also set up
Advisory Committees under the Act. The
situation regarding enforcement of the
provisions of Equal Remuneration Act is
regularly monitored by the Ministry and the
Central Advisory Committee. Annual returns are
called for by the special cell from the State
Governments in order to monitor
implementation of the Act. The State
Governments/Union Territories are being
advised from time to time to ensure more
rigorous enforcement of the Act so as to improve
the condition of women workers.
11.14 T h e f o l l o w i n g s o c i a l w e l f a r e
organizations have been recognized under the
Equal Remuneration Act,1976 for the purpose of
filing complaints in Courts against employers for
violation of the provisions of the Act.
?
The Centre for Women's Development
Studies, New Delhi
?
The Self Employed Women's
Association, Ahmedabad
?
The Working Women's Forum(India),
Chennai
?
The Institute of Social Studies Trust, New
Delhi.
CHILD CARE CENTRES
11.15 Statutory provisions have been made in
certain Labour laws for organizing child care
centers for the benefit of women workers. The
Factories Act,1948, the Beedi & Cigar
Workers(Conditions of Employment) Act,1966
and the Building and other Construction
Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act,1996. The Mines
Creche Rules, 1966 provide for establishment of
crèches for the benefit of women workers. The
Plantation Labour Act, 1951 provides that the
women workers be provided time-off for feeding
children.
SUPREME COURT GUIDELINES ON SEXUAL
HARASSMENT OF WOMEN WORKERS.
11.16 The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in
the case of WritPpetition No.666-70 of 1992 filed
by Vishaka & Ors. Vs State of Rajasthan & Ors.
laid down certain guidelines for the prevention of
sexual harassment of women employees in
their work places. A number of initiatives have
been taken to give effect to the guidelines. All
Central Ministries/Departments, State
Govt./U.Ts and CPSUs have been informed of
the provisions contained in the Judgment. They
have been asked to implement the guidelines
laid down in the said Judgment. The
Conduct Rule applicable to the officers of the
Central Government and the All India Services
has since been amended to give effect to the
guidelines. The Industrial Employment
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(Standing Orders) Act,1946 has also been
amended to make the guidelines applicable to
the employees in the Private Sector.
FUTURE STRATEGY
11.17 In this period of economic liberalization
and globalization, the quality of women's
employment will depend upon several factors.
The foremost among these are access to
education and opportunities for skill
development. The solution lies in creating
awareness among women about their legal
rights and duties and by providing them
adequate opportunities to upgrade their skill
levels. The emphasis should be on effective
enforcement of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976. Proper
enforcement of these Acts will create on
enabling environment for women workers.
Besides these protective measures, policies
which encourage education, skill development,
and training among women also need to be
given priority.

Box 11.1

EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN - PROTECTIVE LEGAL PROVISIONS

Name of the Enactment Protective Provisions

The Beedi & Cigar Workers Provision of crèches for the benefit of women workers in the
(Conditions of Employment) industrial premises wherein more than fifty female employees are
Act,1966 ordinarily employed.

The Plantation Labour Act,1951
¢Provision of crèches in every plantation wherein fifty or more
women workers (including women workers employed by any
contractor) are employed or where the number of children of
women workers (including women workers employed by any
contractor) is twenty or more.

¢Women workers are provided time off for feeding children.

The Contract Labour ¢Provision of crèches where twenty or more women are
(Regulation & Abolition) Act,1970 ordinarily employed as contract labour.

¢Female contract labour to be employed by any contractor

between 6.00 AM to & 7.00 PM with the exception of mid
wives and nurses in hospitals and dispensaries.

The Inter State Migrant
establishments Workmen
(Regulation of Employment
& Conditions of Service)
Act,1979
Provision of crèches for the benefit of women workers in
wherein twenty or more women are ordinarily employed as migrant
workers and in which employment of migrant workers is likely to
continue for three months or more.

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The Factories Act,1948
The Mines Act,1952
The Maternity Benefit Act,1961
The Equal Remuneration
Act,1976
The Employee's State
Insurance (General)
Regulation,1950
¢Provision of crèches in every factory wherein more than thirty
women workers are ordinarily employed.
¢Employment of women in factory is prohibited except between
the hours of 6.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M. However, in exceptional
circumstances, employment of women is permitted upto
10.00 P.M.
¢Employment of women is also prohibited in certain factories
involving dangerous manufacturing process or operations
Employment in mines below ground prohibited and in any mine
above ground except between the hours of 6 am and 7 pm however
no employment of women between 10 pm and 5 am is permitted.
Further, women employed aboveground shall have rest period not
less then eleven hours. Provision of separate toilets and washing
facilities for women workers.
¢Maternity benefits to be provided on completion of 80 days
working.
¢Not required to work during six weeks immediately following
the day of delivery or miscarriage. No work of arduous
nature, long hours of standing likely to interfere with
pregnancy/normal development of fetus or which may cause
miscarriage or is likely to affect health to be given for a period
of six months immediately preceding the period of one week
before delivery. On medical certificate, advance maternity
benefit to be allowed.
¢Rs.250/- as Medical bonus to be given when no prenatal
confinement and post natal care is provided free of charge.
¢Payment of equal remuneration to men and women workers
for same or similar nature of work protected under the Act.
¢No discrimination is permissible in recruitment and service
conditions except where employment of women is prohibited
or restricted by or under any law.
¢Claim for maternity benefit becomes due on the date medical
certificate is issued for miscarriage, sickness arising out of
pregnancy, confinement or premature birth of child.
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The Beedi Workers Welfare
Fund Act,1976
The Iron Or Mines, Manganese
Or Mines and Chrome Or Mines
Labour Welfare Fund Act,1976
The Lime Stone and Dolomite
Mines Labour Welfare Fund
Act,1972
The Mica Mines Labour
Welfare Fund Act,1946
The Building and Other
Construction Workers
(Regulation of Employment
and Conditions of Service)
Act,1996
The Industrial Employment
(Standing Orders) Act,1946
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¢Claim for maternity benefit becomes due on (General
Regulation 1950) the date medical certificate issued for
miscarriage, sickness arising out of pregnancy, confinement
or premature birth of child.
Appointment of women member in the Advisory and Central
Advisory Committee is mandatory under these Acts
¢Representation of a women member on Building and other
Construction Worker Welfare Boards.
¢Provisions for maternity benefit to female beneficiaries of
the Welfare Fund.
¢Provision for crèches where more than 50 female construction
workers are ordinarily employed.
Provision regarding safeguards against sexual harassment of
women workers at their work places.
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INTRODUCTION
CHILDREN AND WORK
12.1 Government of India stands committed to
the elimination of child labour in the country. Our
Constitution provides for protection of children
from involvement in economic activities and
avocations unsuited to their age. Directive
Principles of State Policy in the Constitution
strongly reiterates this commitment and this is
also provided for in the Fundamental Rights.
12.2 Realizing the multifaceted nature of this
problem, Government has embarked on a holistic
and multi-pronged programme to eliminate child
labour from the country in a phased manner,
beginning with children working in hazardous
occupations and processes and progressively
covering those working in other occupations
also. On the one hand, it provides for legal action
for enforcement purposes and on the other,
focuses on general development programmes
for the economic empowerment of the families of
children as well as project based action in areas
of high concentration of child labour.
Constitutional Provisions
Article 21 A
Right to Education The State shall provide free
and compulsory education to all children of the
age of 6 to 14 years in such manner as the State,
by law, may determine.
Article 24
Prohibition of employment of children in
factories, etc. No child below the age fourteen
years shall be employed in work in any factory or
mine or engaged in any other hazardous
employment.
Legal Protection of Children at Work
12.3 As per the Child Labour (Prohibition &
Regulation) Act, employment of children below
the age of 14 years is prohibited in notified
hazardous occupations and processes. The Act
also regulates employment of children in non-
hazardous occupations and processes. There
are at present 16 hazardous occupations and 65
processes, where employment of children is
prohibited. Some of the important prohibited
occupations and processes are carpet weaving;
building and construction work; brick kilns;
production of hosiery goods; work as domestic
servants; in tea-shops, road side eateries;
mechanized fishing; beverage industry;
warehousing; etc. The Act also regulates the
working conditions of children in other
employments, which are not prohibited under the
Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act,
1986.(Box 12.1)
12.4 The Act provides for constitution of the
Box 12.1
Article 39
The State shall, in particular, direct its policy
towards securing:- (e) that the health and
strength of workers, men and women, and the
tender age of children are not abused and that
citizens are not forced by economic necessity to
enter avocations unsuited to their age or
strength.
Child Labour Technical Advisory Committee carried out, resulting in 82176 prosecutions out
(which is a body of experts) to advise the Central of which 23,220 convictions were obtained.
Government on inclusion of additional
12.7 As per the Census 2001, there are 12.6
occupations and processes to the Schedule of
million economically active children in the age
the Act. The Committee consists of a Chairman
group of 5 to 14 years, of which approximately
and such other members, not exceeding 10, as
0.12 million are working in hazardous
may be appointed by the Central Government.
occupations. The Government of India has
The Government of India vide notification
decided to entrust conduct of survey by National
No.S.O.2280(E) dated 25th September, 2008,
Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) to get a
has added the occupation of “Diving” to the Part
clearer picture of child labour situation in the
'A' to the Schedule and the process of (i)
Country. The NSSO has agreed to conduct the
processes involving exposure to excessive heat th
survey during 66 round of survey. This will help
(e.g. working near furnace) and cold; (ii)
formulate future plan and policy on eradication of
mechanised fishing; (iii) food processing; (iv)
child labour from the country.
beverage industry; (v) timber handling and
loading; (vi) mechanical lumbering; (vii) 12.8 As per the Global Report on Child Labour
warehousing; and (viii) processes involving published by International Labour Organization
exposure to free silica such as slate, pencil last year, the activity rate of children in the age
industry, stone grinding, slate stone, mining, group of 5-14 years is 5.1% in Latin America and
stone quarries, agate industry, in part 'B' to the Caribbean Region, which is the lowest in the
Schedule to the Child Labour (Prohibition & world. In the Asia-Pacific Region, it is 18.8%. In
Regulation) Act, 1986, thereby prohibiting comparison to that, the activity rate of children in
employment of children in the aforesaid India, as per 2001 census is 5%.
occupations/ processes .
NATIONAL CHILD LABOUR POLICY
2.5 Section 2 (i) of the Child Labour (Prohibition
12.9 Constitutional and legislative provisions
and Regulation) Act, 1986, defines the
providing protection to children against
jurisdiction of both Central and State
employment has been elaborated in the National
Governments in implementing the Act. The
Child Labour Policy announced in 1987. The
Central Government is the “appropriate
policy addresses the complex issue of child
Government” in relation to establishment under
labour in a comprehensive, holistic and
the control of the Central Government or a
integrated manner. The action plan under this
railway administration or a major port or a mine
policy is multi-pronged and mainly consists of:
or oilfield, and in all other cases the State
Government is the “appropriate Government”. ?
A legislative action plan;
Thus, the onus of enforcement of the provisions
?
Focuses on general development
of the Act lies primarily with the State
programmes for the benefit of the
Governments.
families of children; and
12.6 Under the Child Labour (Prohibition &
?
Project-based action plan in areas of high
Regulation) Act since 1997-98 to 2007-08,
concentration of child labour.
overall about 3.15 million inspections have been

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NATIONAL CHILD LABOUR PROJECT
SCHEME
12.10 For rehabilitation of child labour,
Government had initiated the National Child
Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 1988 to
rehabilitate working children in 13 child labour
endemic districts of the country. Its coverage
has increased progressively to cover 271
districts in the country presently. The list of
districts in which Special Schools for child labour
are in operation under NCLP Scheme is at Table
12.1.
12.11 Under the NCLP Scheme, children are
withdrawn from work and put into special
schools, where they are provided with bridging
education, vocational training, mid-day meal,
stipend, health-care facilities etc. and finally
mainstreamed to the formal education system.
At present, there are around 10,000 NCLP
schools being run in the country with an
enrolment of 5 lakh children. Till date 5.21 lakh
working children have already been
mainstreamed to regular education under the
NCLP Scheme.
12.12 The NCLP scheme is a Central Sector
scheme. Under the scheme, project societies
are set up at the district level under the
Chairpersonship of the Collector/District
Magistrate for overseeing the implementation of
the project. Instructions to involve civil society
and NGOs have also been issued.

Meeting with parents of the child labour withdrawn and enrolled in National Child Labour Project
(NCLP) School.

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R E C E N T I N I T I AT I V E S O F T H E
GOVERNMENT TOWARDS ELIMINATION OF
CHILD LABOUR
CONVERGENCE:
12.13 Considering that the poverty and
illiteracy are the root causes for child labour,
Government is following a multi-pronged
strategy to tackle this problem. Educational
rehabilitation of these children has to be
supplemented with economic rehabilitation of
their families so that they are not compelled by
their economic circumstances to send their
children to work. The Ministry of Labour &
Employment is taking various proactive
measures towards convergence between the
schemes of different Ministries like Ministries of
Human Resource Development, Women &
Child Development, Urban Housing & Rural
Poverty Alleviation, Rural Development,
Panchayati Raj institutions etc. so that child
labour and their families get covered under the
benefits of the schemes of these ministries also.
A Core Group under the Chairpersonship of
Union Labour Secretary involving all these
ministries has also been formed for
convergence on a sustained basis among these
Ministries at the national level. The Ministry of
Labour & Employment has also proposed
convergence with Railways to stop trafficking
and illegal migration of children for work.
Further, for developing specific convergence
based models for elimination of child labour,
Ministry of Labour & Employment has also
formed a Working Group on Convergence
based models with representatives from
Ministries, State Governments, International
Labour Organisation, etc.
TRACKING & MONITORING
12.14 The Ministry of Labour & Employment
had set up a Working Group on Tracking and
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Monitoring of child labour to recommend an
appropriate tracking and monitoring system for
child labour covered under the NCLP Scheme.
The Working Group has submitted its report.
The important aspects mentioned in the report
are:
?
developing a model Child Profile Card,
?
tracking of 9-14 year old children be done
by instructors/teachers of the special
schools and for children in the age group
of 5-8 years be done by Education
departments,
?
the tracking of children should start from
the time of their enrollment in special
schools till two years after their
mainstreaming,
?
data to be updated every quarter,
?
to ensure accuracy and reliability of data,
validation of child-wise tracking
information by Panchayati Raj
Institutions,
?
allocation of additional funds to each
NCLP district for purchase of computers
and retraining of officials accordingly,
?
the system be also used for project
management.
PROTOCOL ON MIGRATION & TRAFFICKING
OF CHILDREN FOR LABOUR
12.15 Ministry of Labour & Employment is
taking number of steps for rescue, safe
repatriation and rehabilitation of migrant and
trafficked child labour. Towards this end, a high
level Committee was constituted under the
Chairpersonship of the Secretary (L&E) with
representatives from various Ministries of the
Government of India and State Labour
Departments and NGOs. A detailed protocol for
prevention, rescue, repatriation, rehabilitation
and re-integration of migrant and trafficked child
labour has been issued as a guideline to be
followed by the State Governments. Workshops
have also been held to sensitize the various
stakeholders, including officials of State
Governments. A few more workshops will be
conducted by the V. V. Giri National Labour
Institute, to ensure better understanding of the
problem of child labour, especially trafficking
them for work.
MONITORING OF THE NCLP SCHEME
12.16 A Central Monitoring Committee under
the Chairpersonship of Secretary, Ministry of
Labour & Employment, was set up for the overall
supervision, monitoring, evaluation of the
National Child Labour Projects. State
Governments have also been advised to set up
State Level Monitoring Committees similar to the
Central Monitoring Committee. Action is also
being taken at the district and the State level to
monitor the pace and progress of
operationalisation of NCLPs. During the last
meeting of the Central Monitoring Committee,
four Sub-Committees were formed to examine
(i) tracking and monitoring of child labour -
strategy; (ii) the protocol on rescue, repatriation
and rehabilitation of migrated and trafficked
children for labour; (iii) awareness generation
programmes; and (iv) convergence of welfare
schemes at state level.
EVALUATION OF THE NCLP SCHEME
12.17 A comprehensive exercise to evaluate
the NCLPs in the country was conducted in
2001by independent agencies. The evaluation
exercise was coordinated by the V. V. Giri
National Labour Institute, Noida. A fresh
evaluation of the Scheme has been conducted
recently by NLI through independent agencies.
The final report has since been received and
action has been initiated on various aspects of
the report.
A S S I S TA N C E TO V O L U N TA R Y
ORGANIZATIONS
12.18 During 2009-10, under the Grants-in-aid
scheme, about 75 voluntary organizations/
NGOs are being financially assisted to the extent
of 75% of the project cost, for taking up action-
oriented projects for rehabilitation of working
children. Periodic reports from the assisted
NGOs, field visits by official of the Central and
State Governments play an important role in
monitoring these projects.
SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON CHILD
LABOUR
12.19 Hon'ble Supreme Court of India was also
seized of the issue of elimination of child labour.
It had issued various directions from time to time.
Some of these directions are:
?
completion of survey of children working
in hazardous employments;
?
payment of compensation amounting to
Rs.20,000/- by the offending employer for
every child employed in contravention of
the provisions of the Act;
?
giving alternative employment to an adult
member of the child withdrawn from the
hazardous occupations or payment of an
amount of Rs.5,000/- for each child
employed in hazardous employment by
the appropriate Government;
?
payment of interest on the corpus of
Rs.25,000/- (Rs.20,000/- by the employer
and Rs.5,000/- by the appropriate
Government) to the family of the child
withdrawn from work;
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?
provision of education in a suitable
institution for the child withdrawn from
work;
?
constitution of the Child Labour
Rehabilitation-cum-Welfare Fund;
?
constitution of a separate cell in the
Labour Department of the appropriate
Government for the purpose of
monitoring.
12.20 As per the information received from the
State Governments, around Rs.34.30 crore has
been deposited in the Corpus fund and more
than 1.21 lakh adult members of the families of
child labour have been provided employment by
the State Governments.
12.21 The implementation of the directions of
the Hon'ble Supreme Court is being monitored
by the Ministry of Labour & Employment and
compliance of the directions is reported to the
Hon'ble Court on the basis of information
received from the State/UT Governments from
time to time.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L P R O G R A M M E O N
ELEMINATION OF CHILD LABOUR (IPEC)
12.22 The International Programme on
elimination of Child Labour is a global
programme launched by the International
Labour Organisation in December, 1991. India
was the first country to join it in 1992. The long-
term objective of IPEC is to contribute to the
effective abolition of child labour. Its immediate
objectives are:
?
Enhancement of the capability of ILO
constituents and NGOs to design,
implement and evaluate programmes for
child labour;
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?
To identify interventions at community
and national levels which could serve as
models for replication; and
?
Creation of awareness and social
mobilization for securing elimination of
child labour.
KARNATAKA PROJECT
12.23 This State based project is being
implemented in 2 districts of the State, i.e.
Chamarajanagar & Bidar. The project is being
funded by Government of Italy and has budget of
US$ 3.29 million. It has already been launched
and the duration of the project is three years. The
project implements all the components of the
NCLP Scheme with some additionality.
Interventions under the Project are being made
on pilot basis for future replication in other areas.
GOI- UNICEF JOINT MASTER PLAN
12.24 Under Joint Master Plan of Operations
on Child Protection between Government of
India and UNICEF, this Ministry is implementing
activities on child labour elimination. UNICEF
will fund these activities and the present budget
is US$ 120,000. Main activities include
development of National Tracking System to
monitor children in NCLPs and development of
National Communication Strategy on Child
Labour. A Prototype of National Tracking System
has already been developed and field trials are
being conducted in the states of Karnataka,
Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West
Bengal.
'CONVERGING AGAINST CHILD LABOUR:
SUPPORT FOR INDIA'S MODEL' IN
COLLABORATION WITH US-DOL AND IN
ASSOCIATION WITH ILO
12.25 The ILO-IPEC proposes to launch this
convergence programme with financial support
from the Department of Labour, United States of
America. Ten districts in five States, viz. Bihar,
Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and
Gujarat, have been identified for implementation
of the convergence based models as a pilot
which would later be replicated to other districts.
The Government of India has approved the
proposal and further modalities are being
worked out.
12.26 Children, who constitute a very large
segment of our society, are undeniably our
assets and our future. Hence, they need to be
taken care of and nurtured in their natural place
i.e. the school and playground. This is the goal
towards which the Government policies and
programmes are aimed.

List of Occupations & Processes prohibited under the Act.

THE SCHEDULE
(See Sec.3)

PART A - Occupations
Any occupation concerned with:

1. Transport of passengers, goods or mails by railways;

2. Cinder picking, clearing of an ash pit or building operation in the railway premises;
3. Work in a catering establishment at a railway station, involving the movement of a vendor or any
other employee of the establishment from the one platform to another or in to or out of a moving
train;
4. Work relating to the construction of a railway station or with any other work where such work is
done in close proximity to or between the railway lines;
5. A port authority within the limits of any port;
6. Work relating to selling of crackers and fireworks in shops with temporary licenses;
7. Abattoirs/Slaughter House;
8. Automobile workshops and garages;
9. Foundries;
10. Handling of toxic or inflammable substances or explosives;
11. Handloom and power loom industry;
12. Mines (underground and under water) and collieries;
13. Plastic units and fibreglass workshops;
14. Domestic workers or servants;
15. Dhabas (roadside eateries), restaurants, hotels, motels, tea shops, resorts, spas or other
recreational centers; and
16. Diving.

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 PART B - Processes
1. Beedi-making.
2. Carpet-weaving weaving including preparatory and incidental process thereof
3. Cement manufacture, including bagging of cement.
4. Cloth printing, dyeing and weaving including processes preparatory and incidental thereto
5. Manufacture of matches, explosives and fire-works.
6. Mica-cutting and splitting.
7. Shellac manufacture.
8. Soap manufacture.
9. Tanning.
10. Wool-cleaning.
11. Building and Construction Industry including processing and polishing of granite stones.
12. Manufacture of slate pencils (including packing).
13. Manufacture of products from agate.
14. Manufacturing processes using toxic metals and substances such as lead, mercury,
manganese, chromium, cadmium, benzene, pesticides and asbestos.
15. “Hazardous processes” as defined in Sec. 2 (cb) and 'dangerous operation' as notice in rules
made under section 87 of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948)
16. Printing as defined in Section 2(k) (iv) of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948)
17. Cashew and cashewnut descaling and processing.
18. Soldering processes in electronic industries.
19. Aggarbatti' manufacturing.
20. Automobile repairs and maintenance including processes incidental thereto namely, welding,
lathe work, dent beating and painting.
21. Brick kilns and Roof tiles units.
22. Cotton ginning and processing and production of hosiery goods.
23. Detergent manufacturing.
24. Fabrication workshops (ferrous and non ferrous)
25. Gem cutting and polishing.
26. Handling of chromite and manganese ores.
27. Jute textile manufacture and coir making.
28. Lime Kilns and Manufacture of Lime.
29. Lock Making.
30. Manufacturing processes having exposure to lead such as primary and secondary smelting,
welding and cutting of lead-painted metal constructions, welding of galvanized or zinc silicate,
polyvinyl chloride, mixing (by hand) of crystal glass mass, sanding or scraping of lead paint,

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 burning of lead in enameling workshops, lead mining, plumbing, cable making, wiring patenting,
lead casting, type founding in printing shops. Store type setting, assembling of cars, shot
making and lead glass blowing.
31. Manufacture of cement pipes, cement products and other related work.
32. Manufacture of glass, glass ware including bangles, florescent tubes, bulbs and other similar
glass products.
33. Manufacture of dyes and dye stuff.
34. Manufacturing or handling of pesticides and insecticides.
35. Manufacturing or processing and handling of corrosive and toxic substances, metal cleaning and
photo engraving and soldering processes in electronic industry.
36. Manufacturing of burning coal and coal briquettes.
37. Manufacturing of sports goods involving exposure to synthetic materials, chemicals and leather.
38. Moulding and processing of fiberglass and plastic.
39. Oil expelling and refinery.
40. Paper making.
41. Potteries and ceramic industry.
42. Polishing, moulding, cutting, welding and manufacturing of brass goods in all forms.
43. Processes in agriculture where tractors, threshing and harvesting machines are used and chaff
cutting.
44. Saw mill – all processes.
45. Sericulture processing.
46. Skinning, dyeing and processes for manufacturing of leather and leather products.
47. Stone breaking and stone crushing.
48. Tobacco processing including manufacturing of tobacco, tobacco paste and handling of tobacco
in any form.
49. Tyre making, repairing, re-treading and graphite beneficiation.
50. Utensils making, polishing and metal buffing.
51. Zari' making (all processes)'.
52. Electroplating;
53. Graphite powdering and incidental processing;
54. Grinding or glazing of metals;
55. Diamond cutting and polishing;
56. Extraction of slate from mines;
57. Rag picking and scavenging;
58. Processes involving exposure to excessive heat (e.g. working near furnace) and cold;
59. Mechanised fishing;

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 60. Food Processing;
61. Beverage Industry;
62. Timber handling and loading;
63. Mechanical Lumbering;
64. Warehousing;
65. Processes involving exposure to free silica such as slate, pencil industry, stone grinding, slate
stone mining, stone quarries and agate industry.

Table 12.1
CONSOLIDATED LIST OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH SPECIAL SCHOOLS ARE IN OPERATION
UNDER THE NCLP SCHEME
Sl. Name of States No. of Name of the Districts
No. Districts
1. Andhra Pradesh 23 Ananatapur, Chittor, Cuddapah, East Godavari, Guntur,
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Kurnool, Medak, Nalgonda,
Khammam, Nellore, Nizamabad, Prakasam, Rangareddy,
Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Vishakhapatnam, Warangal,
West Godavari, Mehbubnagar, Adilabad and Krishna
2. Assam 3 Nagaon, Kamrup and Lakhimpur
3. Bihar 24 Nalanda, Saharsa, Jamui, Katihar, Araria, Gaya, East
Champaran, West Champaran, Madhepura, Patna,
Supaul, Samastipur, Madhubani, Darbhanga,
Muzaffarpur, Nawada, Khagaria, Sitamarhi, Kishanganj,
Begusarai, Banka, Saran, Purnia and Bhagalpur
4. Chhattisgarh 8 Durg, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Surguja, Raigarh,
Dantewada, Raipur and Korba
5. Gujarat 9 Surat, Panchmahals, Bhuj, Banas Kantha, Dahod,
Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad and Rajkot
6. Haryana 3 Gurgaon, Faridabad and Panipat
7. Jammu & Kashmir 3 Jammu, Srinagar and Udhampur
8. Jharkhand 9 Garwah, Sahibganj, Dumka, Pakur, West Singhbhum
(Chaibasa), Gumla, Palamu, Ranchi and Hazaribagh
9. Karnataka 17 Bijapur, Raichur, Dharwad, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore
Urban, Belgaum, Koppal, Tumkur, Devangere, Haveri,
Mysore, Bagalkot, Chitradurga, Gulbarga, Bellary, Kolar
and Mandya.
10. Madhya Pradesh 22 Mandsaur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Barwani, Rewa, Dhar, East
Nimar(Khandwa), Rajgarh, Chhindwara, Shivpuri, Sidhi,
Guna, Betul, Shajapur, Ratlam, West Nimar(khargon),
Jhabua, Damoh, Sagar, Jabalpur, Satna and Katni

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11. Maharashtra 18 Solapur, Thane, Pune, Ahmadnagar, Sangli, Kolhapur,
Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Nanded, Nasik, Yavatmal, Dhule,
Beed, Amravati, Jalna, Aurangabad, Gondia and Mumbai
Suburban
12. Mizoram 1 Lawngtalai
13 Nagaland 1 Dimapur
14. Orissa 18 Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bolangir, Cuttack, Deogarh,
Gajapati (Udayagiri), Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi,
Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur,
Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur and Sonepur
15. Punjab 3 Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Amritsar
16. Rajasthan 23 Jaipur, Udaipur, Tonk, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Alwar, Jalor, Churu,
Nagaur, Chittaurgarh, Banswara, Dhaulpur, Sikar,
Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Bundi,
Jhalawar, Pali, Bhilwara, Ganganagar and Barmer.
17. Tamil Nadu 18 Chidambaranar (Tuticorin), Coimbatore, Dharmapuri,
Vellore, Pudukkottai, Salem, Tiruchirapallli, Tirunelveli,
Krishnagiri, Chennai, Erode, Dindigul, Theni.
Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamallai, Tiruvallur, Nammakkal
and Virudhunagar
18. Uttar Pradesh 47 Varanasi, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Bulandshahar, Saharanpur,
Azamgarh, Bijnour, Gonda, Kheri, Bahraich, Balrampur,
Hardoi, Barabanki, Sitapur, Faizabad, Badaun,
Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Kannuaj, Shajahanpur, Rae
Bareli, Unnao, Sultanpur, Fatehpur, Shravasti,
Pratapgarh, Basti, Sonebhadra, Mau, Kaushambi,
Banda, Ghaziabad, Jaunpur, Rampur, Bareilly, Lucknow,
Meerut, Etawah, Agra, Ghazipur, Mathura, Etah,
Moradabad, Allahabad, Kanpur Nagar, Aligarh and
Ferozabad.
19. Uttaranchal 1 Dehradun
20. West Bengal 18 Burdwan, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, North 24-
Parganas, South 24-Parganas, Kolkata, Murshidabad,
West Midnapur, Malda, Bankura, Purulia, Birbhum,
Nadia, Hugli, Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Bihar, East
Midnapur & Darjeeling.
21. Delhi 1 NCT of Delhi
Total 271

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13 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
13.1 The Constitution of India contains
AND HEALTH
organisations of Ministry of Labour and
specific provisions on occupational safety and Employment strive to achieve the principles
health of workers (Box 13.1). The Directorate enshrined in the Constitution of India in the area
General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the of occupational safety and health in mines,
Directorate General of Factory Advice Service factories and ports.
and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), the two field

Box 13.1
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH
Article Constitutional Provision
24 No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or
engaged in any other hazardous employment.
39(e&f) The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing:
(e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children
are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations
unsuited to their age or strength;
(f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in
conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against
exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.
42 The State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for
maternity relief.

D I R E C TO R AT E G E N E R A L FA C TO RY workers in factories and ports. It assists the

ADVICE SERVICE & LABOUR INSTITUTES
THE ORGANISATION
13.2 The Directorate General Factory Advice
Service & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Mumbai
which is an attached office of the Ministry of
Labour & Employment, functions as a technical
arm of the Ministry in regard to matters
concerned with safety, health and welfare of
Central Government in formulation/review of
policies and legislations on occupational safety
and health in factories and ports, maintains a
liaison with Factory Inspectorates of States and
Union Territories in regard to the implementation
and enforcement of provisions of the Factories
Act, 1948; renders advice on technical matters,
enforces the Dock Workers (Safety Health &
Welfare) Act, 1986; undertakes research in
industrial safety, occupational health, industrial
hygiene, industrial psychology etc.; and
provides training, mainly, in the field of industrial
safety and health including one year Diploma
Course in Industrial Safety, three-months
Certificate Course in Industrial Health
(Associate Fellow of Industrial Health -AFIH),
One month Specialised Certificate Course in
Safety and Health for Supervisory Personnel
working in Hazardous Process Industries.
13.3 The DGFASLI organisation comprises of
the headquarters; five Labour Institutes and 11
Inspectorates of Dock Safety in Major Ports. The
Headquarters in Mumbai has three divisions/
cells, namely, Factory Advice Service Division,
Dock Safety Division and Awards Cell.
13.4 The Central Labour Institute in Mumbai
started working from 1959. The Institute was
shifted to the present premises at Sion, Mumbai-
400022 in February 1966 and all the disciplines
functioning at different locations under the Chief
Advisor of Factories were brought under one
roof. Over the years, the Institute has grown and
assumed the status of a major National
Resource Centre with the following divisions:
?Industrial Safety
?Industrial Hygiene
?Industrial Medicine
?Industrial Physiology
?Industrial Psychology
?Industrial Ergonomics
?Environmental Engineering
?Staff Training
?Small Scale Industries
?Productivity
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?Major Hazards & Chemical Safety
?Management Information Services
?Safety and Health Communication
?Construction Safety
13.5 The different divisions at the Institute
undertake activities such as carrying out Studies
and Surveys, organising training programmes,
seminars and workshops, rendering services,
such as, technical advice, Safety Audits, testing
and issuance of performance reports for
personal protective equipment, delivering talks,
etc.
13.6 The Regional Labour Institutes (RLIs)
located in Kolkata, Chennai Kanpur and
Faridabad are serving the respective regions of
the country. Each of these institutes have the
following divisions / sections:
?Industrial Safety
?Industrial Hygiene
?Industrial Medicine
?Staff Training and Productivity
?Safety and Health Communication
?Major Hazards & Chemical Safety
?Computer Centre
13.7 The Inspectorates of Dock Safety are
established at 11 major ports of India viz.
Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam,
Paradip, Kandla, Mormugao, Tuticorin, Cochin,
New Manglore and Jawaharlal Nehru Port. The
Inspectorate of Dock Safety at Ennore Port is in
the process of being set up. The manpower
inventory of the organisation as on 31.09.2009 is
given in Box 13.2
 Staff position of DGFASLI
Units
Technical Administrative
Sanctioned Working Sanctioned Working Sanctioned Working
Headquarters 13 10 49
CLI, Mumbai 60 57 74
4 RLIs* 46 43 61
Dock-Safety
22 12
Inspectorates
Total: 141 122
* The posts at RLI, Faridabad are yet to be created
ACTIVITIES
Commemoration of Celebrating 2008-09 as
the 'Year of Industrial Safety and Health'
13.8 The Factories Act, 1948 which governs
occupational safety and health in industries
completed sixty years of its enactment in 2008.
On the 28th April 2008, Shri Oscar Fernandes,
Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent
Charge) for Labour and Employment,
Government of India declared 2008-09 as the
“Year of Industrial Safety and Health” during the
tripartite national seminar on “Industrial Safety
and Health – Vision 2020: Challenges &
Strategies”.
13.9 DGFASLI being the technical arm of the
Ministry in all matters related to OSH in
industries and Ports, took the onus to spearhead
the activities for commemorating the Year of
Industrial Safety and Health. Four Regional
workshops one each in Mumbai (western
region), NOIDA (northern region), Kolkata
(eastern region) and Chennai (southern region)
were held by involving other OSH stakeholders.
Following the workshop, series of activities such
as conduct of national seminars on various
topics for various sectors in different parts of the
country, preparation of posters, production of
films, sending messages through SMS, and
promotion of safety and health through
Box 13.2
Total
45 62 55
70 134 127
54 107 97
28 28 50 40
212 197 353 319
Meghdoot post cards of Deptt. Of Post &
Telegraph were undertaken. A new Regional
Labour Institute at Faridabad was set up and
made fully functional to cater to the OSH needs
of the northern region.
13.10 During this period as a part of the year
long celebration, DGFASLI had organized 1st
National Film & Books Exhibition on
Occupational Safety & Health at SCOPE
Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi on 29th May
2009. Smt. Sudha Pillai, Secretary to the Govt.
of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment
inaugurated the function in the august presence
of Special Secretary and Additional Secretary to
the Govt. of India, Ministry of Labour &
Employment. After the inaugural function,
“Silicosis- A killer Diseases” a documentary film
produced by DGFASLI was screened. In total
10 films produced by DGFASLI, Films Division,
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of
India, IFFCO, L&T and Coastal Training
Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. were screened. Ten
book publishers and one film producer exhibited
their latest publications and films in the field of
OS&H in the exhibition.
13.11 On 29th June 2009 the Curtain-down
Ceremony for the Year of Industrial Safety and
Health 2008-09 was held at Shram Shakti
Bhavan, New Delhi. Shri Harish Rawat, Hon'ble
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Minister of State, Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Government of India graced the
occasion. The dignitaries included Smt. Sudha
Pillai, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Shri S.Krishnan, Special
Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Shri S.K. Srivastava, Addl, Secretary, Ministry of
Labour & Employment, Government of India and
Shri S.K. Saxena, Director General of DGFASLI.
Shri Harish Rawat, Hon'ble Minister of State,
stressed upon the need for action plan to make
the National Policy on Safety, Health and
Environment at Workplace fully operational.
The Secretary, Smt. Sudha Pillai appealed that
industrial establishments should emulate good
practices in the area of OSH in the interest of the
working population. The Hon'ble Minister
released two DGFASLI publications namely
Report on "Commemoration of Industrial Safety
and Health Year 2008-09- A Kaleidoscope" and
booklet titled “DGFASLI at a Glance"
Safety in Factories
13.12 The 49th Conference of Chief Inspector
of Factories was held at Regional Labour
Institute, Faridabad from 10th to 12th February,
2009. Five working groups were constituted to
deliberate on the following issues:
a. Guidelines for Hoist and lifts.
b. Guidelines for Testing of Pressure Vessels.
c. Guidelines for Test Procedures / guidelines
for Competent Persons and certificate of
Stability.
d. Guidelines for Establishment of uniform
procedure for conducting Inspection,
initiating legal action etc. by inspectors
e. Suitable proposal for Government of India
sponsored programmes for capacity
building measures of state level
inspectorates
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13.13 Accordingly, on the 3rd and 4th
September, 2009 the working group constituted
under (a) and (d) agenda points met at RLI,
Faridabad, Haryana under the Chairmanship of
Director General, FASLI, Mumbai. The other
Working Group under agenda points (b), (c) and
(e) met on the 10th and 11th September, 2009
under the Chairmanship of Director General,
FASLI, Mumbai at Udaipur, Rajasthan. The
work on finalization of guidelines / documents is
in progress.
Dock Safety :
13.14 The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and
Welfare) Act, 1986 was enacted on 14th April,
1987. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and
Welfare) Rules, 1989 and Regulations, 1990
were framed under this Act. As a result of
introduction of these new set of statutes, the
scope of dock work has considerably increased
covering more number of workers employed in
ports, who were hitherto not covered for their
safety, health and welfare. In addition, the
Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemicals Rules, 1989 framed under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are also
enforced by DGFASLI in the major ports of India
through the Inspectorates of Dock Safety.
13.15 During the period, April 2009 to
September 2009, 1966 inspections of Ships,
Gears Docks, and Hazardous Installations etc.
were carried out by the Inspectorates of Dock
Safety at the major ports. There were 77
reportable accidents in all the ports out of which
15 were fatal.
13.16 The 26th Conference of the Inspectors of
Dock Safety was held at Kochi Port on 27th and
28th May, 2009. The Conference was
inaugurated by Shri N. Ramchandran Nair, IPS,
Chairman, Kochi Port trust. He emphasized that
for the productivity and the overall health of the
organization, it was necessary that the
organization itself is healthy and only then the
safety and health of the workers can be ensured.
13.17 The Director General and Chief
Inspector of Dock Safety, Shri S.K.Saxena, in his
key-note address brought forward the new
challenges facing the Dock Safety
Inspectorates. He highlighted that the
privatization of the port and employment of
contract and private workers was an important
issue. He said that in ports, a large number of
fatalities were due to the transport equipments.
Further, he said that the conference was
important as it would be discussing the
amendments suggested by the committee
constituted for this purpose.
13.18 In the technical sessions, a presentation
was made on the amendments to the dock
workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986
and Regulation 1990 and the inspectors
deliberated on the various amendments
suggested by the working group.
Training programmes
13.19 Professional programmes
?One year Advanced Diploma in Industrial
Safety Course for 2008-09 were held at CLI,
Mumbai, RLI Kolkata, RLI Chennain and RLI
Kanpur for 149 Safety Officers as required
under Section 40-B of the Factories Act,
1948 and Rules made thereunder.
?Three months Associate Fellow in Industrial
Health (AFIH) Course were held at CLI,
Mumbai and RLI Kolkata for 60 medical
personnel as required under Section 41-C of
the Factories Act, 1948 and Rules made
thereunder.
13.20 Training Programmes are conducted in
the field of industrial safety and health. Joint
participation of management personnel and
Trade Union leaders of the same organisations
was a unique feature in some of these
programmes. During the period April 2009 to
September 2009, 57 training programmes
including seminar/workshops and in-plant
programmes were conducted benefiting 1337
participants. In addition, Appreciation
programmes were conducted for 2401
beneficiaries at various divisions of DGFASLI
and the four Labour Institutes, in Mumbai,
Kolkata, Chennai and Kanpur.
Studies and Surveys
13.21 National Studies and Surveys are
undertaken to ascertain status of working
conditions and standards of safety in select
group of industries and operations. The National
Study “ A s s e s s m e n t o f c a p a b i l i t i e s &
Management of Occupational Safety and
Health” in the state of Chhattisgarhwas
completed during the period. In addition, the
National Study “Assessment of capabilities &
Management of Occupational Safety and Health
in the states of Bihar” is under progress.
13.22 State level Studies and Surveys are
undertaken in the State in certain priority areas
to ascertain status of Safety, Health and
Environment at work place. During the period
Investigation of a multi fatal accident occurred at
M/s. Lakhani India Ltd., Faridabad was
completed. The State level Studies, viz, Study
on Diagnostic camp for the confirmation of the
Silicosis affected persons in Madhya Pradesh,
Radiological study of workers in ship-breaking
industry at Alang, Gujarat, Joint investigation of
an accident at NTPC, Dadri in collaboration with
Directorate of Factories Uttar Pradesh,
Investigation of an accident at M/s. BALCO in
Korba, Chattisgarh are in progress.
13.23 Unit level consultancy studies are
carried out at the request of the management
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and reports are submitted for implementation of the following two plan schemes for Improving the
recommendations for further improvements. Occupational Safety and Health in the
Consultancy studies were carried out in manufacturing and Port Sectors.
following areas:
13.25.1
?Airborne Contaminants 5 Plan Scheme -I: Establishment of Regional
?Safety Audit 5 Labour Institute at Faridabad
?Work Environment Study 2 Objective: The objective of the scheme is to
?Consequence analysis 2 cater to the needs of the industries in the
?Occupational Health 1 northern regions to promote occupational safety,
health and work environment which at present,
13.24 National Referral Diagnostic Centre:
due to heavy workload on the Regional Labour
Suspected cases of occupational diseases, Institute, Kanpur, is not being effectively met.
such as, silicosis, occupational dermatitis etc.
The Institute building at Faridabad has been
are referred to the National Referral Diagnostic
taken over and the institute was inaugurated on
Centre for opinion.
10th Feb., 2009. To make the Institute fully
PLAN SCHEMES OF DGFASLI functional, it is essential to create posts and
13.25 During the year 2009-10 under the 11th develop necessary infrastructure during the 11th
Five Year Plan DGFASLI proposes to undertake Five Year Plan.

Achievements:
Sl.No. Major Component of Activities Achievements
(April - September 2009)
1. Setting up of laboratories Achieved
2. Publication of Manuals, brochers 3
3. Conduction of specialized training programmes, 4
seminars, workshops
4. Conduction of studies/ surveys/ audits 1
5. Post Diploma Course in Industrial Safety Course started
6. Production of video film -
7. Procurement of audio-visual and communication Audio-visual and communication
equipment & software for production of video films, equipment procured and installed
posters etc

13.25.2 Plan Scheme-II: Strengthening of prevention of occupational injuries and

DGFASLI Organisation and Occupational
Safety & Health (OSH) in Factories, Ports &
Docks
Objective: The objective of the scheme is to
strengthen the infrastructural facilities for
improving occupational safety and health in
factories, ports and docks thereby contributing in
diseases. The following activities are proposed
in the 11th Five Year Plan.
?Establishment of a National Board on
Occupational Safety & Health
?Upgradation of different laboratories of CLI &
RLIs

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?Monitoring of Occupational Safety, Health
and Work environment in factories, ports and
docks
?Strengthening of enforcing systems in the
major ports
established by the Ministry of Labour &
Employment Government of India with
DGFASLI as nodal agency and CIS Centre as
the Network facilitator.
DGFASLI Website:

13.28 The DGFASLI website was launched in

?Improvement in Occupational Safety and
January 2001. The website www.dgfasli.nic.in is
Health in Construction and Ship Breaking
a source of information on various safety and
Industry.
health related matters, such as, database on
Achievements: abstract on OS&H studies, reports; information
on advisory services rendered by DGFASLI in
The achievements are given in Table 13.1.
the area of testing of respiratory and non-
Major Hazards & Chemical Safety: respiratory personal protective equipment,
flame proof equipment approval, material safety
13.26 The Major Hazards & Chemical Safety
data sheets and National Referral Diagnostic
Division at the Central Labour Institute, Mumbai
Centre, etc. The INDOSHNEWS newsletters of
advises State Governments and MAH units on
DGFASLI are also available on the website. The
control of Major Accident Hazards, preparation
training programme calendar for all the labour
of emergency plans, Safety Audit, Risk
institutes, announcement on National Safety
Assessment etc. As on date, the details of MAH
Awards & Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar
Units, hazardous chemicals & on-site
awards, AFIH course, Diploma Course in
emergency plans in the country are (i) 1724
Industrial Safety along with the application forms
MAH Units (ii) 203 hazardous chemicals (iii)
are available on the website. The website
1461 On-site emergency plans.
enables users to access other useful websites
Management Information Services related to safety and health and get the national
directory of organisation-profile of agencies
13.27 The CLI is equipped with microfiches
engaged in the field of safety and health. The
and international softwares such as CCINFO
website also contains the text of the Factories
discs, CIS bibliographic database, NIOSH
Act, 1948 and the Model Rules framed there
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical
under and also the Dock Workers (Safety, Health
Substances and information on Chemicals of
and Welfare) Act, 1986 etc. Statistics of
Environmental and Health Concern(CESARS),
Factories, Docks, List of Chief Inspectors of
etc. published as CDROMs by the Canadian
Factories, List of Dock Safety Inspectorates are
Centre of Occupational Safety and Health. It
also available.
also has WHAZAN and EPACHEM softwares.
Microfiche reader services are provided through 13.29 The website now has the following
a well-equipped library having over 25,000 modules:
books and technical journals. NICNET
(i) National Inventory of OSH Information: A
connectivity through E-Mail service has been
state-wise inventory on OSH information was
established in CLI. Also, Indian Occupational
developed in respect of 19 States viz. Kerala,
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Assam, Orissa, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh,
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Rajasthan, UT of
Delhi, UT of Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat,
Jharkhand, Tripura, Uttarakhand. The major
areas identified for the national inventory of OSH
information are:
?
Demographic Details
?
Geographical structures
generate useful information in the form of
statutory and non-statutory reports in the
offices of the Chief Inspector of Factories.
The output from the CIF office will be
electronically updated on the server at
DGFASLI to generate the data at the
national level on occupational injuries and
diseases. The software will be given to all
the CIFs so that it can be installed at their
headquarters.

?
Economic Sectors ?
INDOSHNEWS Publication

?
Manufacturing Activities Safety and Health Communication

?
Occupational Injuries & Diseases 13.31 For the purpose of updating the
Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Centre of
?
Management of OSH at Unit & State Level
the Central Labour Institute, as well as to provide
?
Resources available and Needed art support for the production of video films,
publicity material, such as, banners, safety
(ii) Abstracts of OSH Literature: The division
posters, and technical literature, etc., the CLI
has developed a user-friendly programme for
has an Art Studio equipped with the necessary
Abstracts of OSH Literatures of the studies:
facilities.
?
Surveys, Research studies, Consultancies
Industrial Safety, Health & Welfare Centre
& research projects carried out by DGFASLI
organization. 13.32 Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare
Centre of the Central Labour Institute and
?
Project reports of Diploma in Industrial
Regional Labour Institutes promote the hazard
Safety (DIS) students.
communication through display of panels,
?
Project of Associate of Industrial Health models, charts, graphs, write-ups etc. which is
(AFIH) Students. visited by workers, executives from industry and
delegates from other countries. During the
?
OS&H literatures from other organizations in
period 28 Safety & Health Appreciation
the country.
programmes were conducted for 745 visitors.
13.30 Forecast of Activities for the Year 2009-10
Testing of Personal Protective Equipment
?
A software information system has been
13.33 The laboratories for respiratory and non-
designed which will be given and installed in
respiratory personal protective equipment
the offices of the Chief Inspector of Factories
testing at Central Labour Institute, Mumbai
of all the states. Details about the
undertake performance tests of Canisters,
registration of the factories, their annual
Masks, Helmets, Safety Shoes, Safety Goggles,
returns, accidents details and investigation
Safety Belts, Welding Glasses etc. Following
reports, etc. will be computerized so as to
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performance characteristics so as to meet
relevant BIS standards.
?
121 dust respirators, canisters, dust filters
etc.
?
138 non-respiratory equipment such as
helmets, safety shoes, etc.
Approval of Flame proof Electrical
Equipment
13.34 As per the BIS standard IS: 2148-2004,
DGFASLI is the approving agency for Flame
Proof Electrical Enclosures for their use in
hazardous atmosphere. Eight approvals were
issued to 6 manufacturers for 24 flameproof
equipments and 4 manufacturing units were
visited for inspection of the testing facilities.
Representation on BIS Committees:
13.35 Officers of DGFASLI represented on
several BIS Committees/Sub-committees
dealing with Safety and Health matter and
offered comments on draft standards.
13.36 The DGFASLI on behalf of the Ministry of
Labour has been implementing the
Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP) (earlier
known as Shram Vir National Awards) and the
National Safety Awards scheme since 1965.
These schemes were modified in 1971, 1978
and again in 2007. The schemes presently in
operation are as under:
?Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar: It is
designed to give recognition at the national
level to outstanding suggestions resulting in
(i) higher productivity (ii) improvement in
working conditions (iii) savings in foreign
exchange (import substitute as well as
quality and safety of products) (iv)
improvement in overall efficiency of the
establishments. Applications for the awards
under this Scheme are invited every year
and these are forwarded by the
management on behalf of the workers.
Prizes are grouped in three classes i.e.
CLASS (A) = 5, CASH AWARD OF
RS.75,000/- EACH, CLASS (B) = 8,
CASH AWARDS OF RS.50,000/- EACH
AND CLASS(C) = 15, CASH AWARD OF
RS.25,000/- EACH.
?National Safety Awards: National Safety
Awards are given in recognition of good
safety performance on the part of the
industrial establishments. Shields and
Citation Certificates are awarded to Winners
and Runners Up. Schemes I to X are meant
for factories, construction sites and
Installations under Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board (AERB) and Schemes XI
and XII are for Ports.
Both the Schemes are applicable to the
workmen covered under the Factories Act,1948.
Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act,
1986, the Building & Other Construction Worked
Regulation of Employment & Condition of
Service) Act, 1996 and Installation under Atomic
Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
13.37 The Awards distribution function for
Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar and National
Safety Awards for the performance year 2007
was held on 17.9.2009 at Vigyan Bhavan, New
Delhi and the awards were presented to the
awardees by Shri. Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble
Minister for Labour & Employment. Out of 146
applications received for Vishwakarma
Rashtriya Puraskar, 120 nos. of awards were
given to 119 awardees and out of 331
applications received for National Safety
Awards, 60 winners and 41 runners-up in
different schemes were given National Safety
Awards.
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 An awardee receiving National Safety Award (Mines).
13.38 New Initiatives
?
The national technical meet of “Safety and
Health Professional in Port Sector” will be
organized.
?
The application forms for Vishwakarma
Rashtriya Puraskar and National Safety
Awards will be made online so that the data
can be filed by the end users. This will save
the processing and sorting time.
?
The admission forms for diploma course and
AFIH course will be made online.
?
Online status applications – Web enabled
program will be developed.
?
International chemical safety cards will be
made available in Hindi.
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?
To give effect to one of the main elements of
the National Policy on SH&E at workplace,
i.e. ”by suitably incorporating teaching inputs
on safety, health and environment at
workplace in schools, technical, medical,
professional and vocational & distance
education programmes”, it is, essential to
include safety, health and environment
subject in the course curriculum in schools,
colleges, professional and vocational
courses. A two days collaborative workshop
at DGFASLI, Mumbai will be held to finalize
curriculum and to devise a syllabus for
various levels like certificate, diploma and
degree courses in engineering/technology.
?
A Regional Project on the Status of Safety,
 Health & work Environment in Sugar
Industry is started with the objectives to
develop guideline for the industry.
?
A regional Project on” Prioritization of Major
Hazard Factories of Uttarakhand” has also
been initiated.
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES
SAFETY
13.39 Mineral constitutes the backbone of the
economic growth of any nation and India has
been eminently endowed with this gift of nature.
Progressive industrialization witnessed the rise
in demand and hence production of various
minerals. Growth of mining under the impact of
successive Five Year Plans has been
phenomenal. To take care of the enhanced
targets, mechanization of mining activities has
taken place. Table 13.2 shows the increasing
trends of some important parameters like
number of mines, value of minerals mined,
aggregate machine power installed and
explosive used. Large-scale mechanization led
to higher risk to health and safety of work
persons deployed in mines. Under the
Constitution of India, Safety, Welfare and Health
of workers employed in mines are the concern of
Central Government (Entry 55 – Union List –
Article 246). The Mines Act, 1952 and the Rules
and Regulations framed thereunder regulate the
objective. These are administered by the
Directorate-General of Mines Safety (DGMS)
under the Union Ministry of Labour and
Employment. Apart from administering the
Mines Act and Subordinate Legislations
thereunder, DGMS also administers other allied
legislations. These are as follows:
Mines Act, 1952
?Coal Mines Regulations, 1957.
?Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.
?Oil Mines Regulations, 1984.
?Mines – Rules, 1955.
?Mines Vocational Training Rules, 1966.
?Mines Rescue Rules, 1985.
?Mines Crèche Rules, 1966.
?Coal Mines Pit Head Bath Rules, 1959.
Electricity Act, 2003
?Indian Electricity Rules, 1956
Allied Legislation
?Factories Act, 1948: Chapters III & IV
?Manufacture, Storage & Import of
Hazardous Chemicals Rules. 1989 under
Environmental Protection Act, 1986
?Land Acquisition (Mines) Act, 1885
?The Coal Mines (Conservation &
Development) Act, 1974
ORGANISATION SET-UP
13.40 The Directorate General of Mines Safety
is a subordinate office under the Ministry of
Labour and Employment with its Headquarters
at Dhanbad (Jharkhand) and is headed by the
Director-General of Mines Safety. At Head
Quarters, Director General is assisted by
specialist staff–officers of Mining, Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health,
Statistics, Law, Survey, Administration and
Accounts disciplines. The Head Quarter also
has a Technical Library and S&T Laboratory as a
back-up support to the Organisation. Field
Organisation has a two-tier network. The entire
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country is divided into six zones, each under the
charge of Deputy Director-General. There are
three to four Regional offices under each Zonal
office. Each Region is under the charge of
Director of Mines safety. There are in all 21 such
Regional offices. Five Sub-Regional offices
have also been set up in important areas of
concentrated mining activities away from
Regional offices. Each of these is under charge
of Deputy Director. Besides having inspecting
officers of Mining cadre in each zone, there are
officers of Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering and Occupational Health
disciplines. DGMS has a total sanctioned
strength of 947 persons with 693 in position as
on 30.09.09 as indicated below:
CATEGORY SANCTIONED IN
STRENGTH POSITION
STRENGTH
GROUP-A 246 129
GROUP-B 97 79
GROUP-C 448 335
GROUP-D 156 150
TOTAL 947 693
TREND OF ACCIDENT
13.41 Trend in fatal and serious accidents in
both Coal as well as Non-Coal mine is given in
Table 13.2A. Cause-wise distribution of fatal
accidents is also given in Table 13.3 and Table
13.4 with respect to coal and Non-Coal mines.
Dumpers and Trucks were the biggest
contributor to fatal accidents in Coal mines,
followed by Fall of roof and Non- Transportation
Machinery. Dumpers and Trucks had the largest
share of fatal accident in Non-Coal mines also,
followed by Fall of Sides and Fall of Persons.
To arrest the number of accidents the
Directorate-General of Mines Safety has taken
various measures.
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SAFETY MEASURES
13.42 To ensure enforcement of necessary
safety measures in mines, inspections and
inquiries are carried out by the inspecting
officers of DGMS. Apart from inspecting coal,
metalliferous and oil mines DGMS also
undertakes investigation into all fatal accidents,
certain serious accidents and dangerous
occurrences and makes recommendations for
remedial measures to prevent recurrence of
similar mishaps.
The Trend of accidents from 2000 to 2009 is
shown in Table 13.5.
The trend in fatal accidents and fatality rate per
1000 persons employed on 10-yearly average
basis from the year 1951 to 2000 and 2001-2008
is shown in Table 13.6.
?Power under section 22 and 22A of the
Mines Act, 1952, Regulation 103 of Coal
Mines Regulations, 1957 and Regulation
108 of Metalliferous Mines Regulations,
1961 has been vested with DGMS to issue
improvement notices and prohibitory orders
to resist or prohibit employment of persons in
mines or part of mines.
?The number of inspections and inquiries
carried out from the year 1997 onwards are
shown in Table 13.7.
CIRCULARS
13.43 The DGMS issues circulars to the mining
industry on occupational safety and health
matters, which may have wide implications.
During the period 01.04.2009 to 30.09.2009 a
total of 4 Technical Circulars, 1 Approval
Circulars, 3 Legislation Circulars, 2 Office
Orders, 01 technical instruction and 01 general
instruction were issued to the mining industry
during this period.
COMPETENCY TEST
13.44 To ensure that only competent persons
are appointed as mine Managers, Surveyors,
Overman, Foreman etc. the DGMS on behalf of
the Board of Mining Examinations constituted
under the Coal Mines Regulation, 1957 and the
Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961,
conducts examinations and issues certificates of
competency. Details of applications received
and competency certificates issued during the
period from April, 2009 to September, 2009 have
been given in Table 13.8.
A P P R O VA L OF MINES SAFETY
EQUIPMENTS
13.45 Approval is granted by Chief Inspector of
Mines (Also designated as Director General of
Mines Safety) to various equipments for use in
mines to fulfill the statutory obligation enshrined
under different provisions of Coal Mines
Regulation, 1957, Metalliferous Mines
Regulations, 1961, Oil Mines Regulations, 1984,
Mines Rescue Rules, 1985 and Indian Electricity
Rules, 1956. The procedure of approval
includes scrutiny of the applications mainly to
find out the quality control system adopted by the
manufacturers and their capacity to
manufacture equipments/material etc. which will
be capable of working safely under the hostile
environment of the mines and remain operative
during prolong use under adverse condition. The
equipments also need to conform to the relevant
Indian Standards and in case there is no Indian
Standard the standards of the country of origin
(ISO/EN/DIN etc.). The application should also
include test certificates from approved
laboratory as per the relevant standard. After the
documents are scrutinized and found in order
field trial approval is granted to check the pit
worthiness of the equipments in various mines.
After the equipments are successfully field tried,
performance report from the concerned mine
management is obtained. If the above reports
are found satisfactory regular approval is
granted for a specific period.
The equipments/machinery/appliances and
materials requiring approval can be broadly
categorized into:-
(i) Personal protective equipment.
(ii) Environmental monitoring instruments and
devices.
(iii) Machinery and other equipments for
carrying out mining operations and
(iv) Safety materials for use in underground
mines.
The table below shows particulars of items
approved during the period 1st April,2009 to 30th
September, 2009 :
Equipment, appliances, materials &
machinery approved during the period 1st
April,2009 to 30th September, 2009.
Sl. Equipment/appli No. of approvals
No. ances granted/
/materials/machi renewed/extende
nery d during the
period.
1. Self Rescuers 01
2. Resuscitator/Revi 02
ving Apparatus
Total 03
During the period 1st April,2009 to 30th
September, 2009, approvals for use of
Explosives, Exploders & Detonators etc. in
mines were granted as detail given below :-
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 Sl. Type of approval No. of are given every year. Distribution of National
No. approved Safety Awards (Mines) for the year 2007 was
1. Approval for field 08 held on 23.10.2009 at New Delhi. The Hon'ble
trial/extension Vice President of India, His Excellency, Md.
2. Regular approval including 10 Hamid Ansari gave away the awards.
extension
ON-GOING PLAN SCHEMES
Total No. of approval granted 18
13.47 Strengthening of Core Functions of
DGMS (SOCFOD):
NATIONAL SAFETY AWARDS (MINES)
Origin: This is a continuing plan scheme. The
13.46 In the year 1983 the National Safety scheme has been formulated by merging three
Awards for mines were instituted with 1982 as on-going plan schemes of DGMS, namely (i)
the contest year. The scheme is designed to “Augmentation of S&T Capabilities, Mine
give recognition at the national level for Rescue Services and Human Resource
outstanding safety performances in mines Development (S&T) (1975)”, (ii) “Strengthening
covered under the Mines Act, 1952. The awards of Machinery for Conduct of Statutory

Mohd. Hamid Ansari, His Excellency, Vice-President of India presenting an award during
Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar and National Safety Awards function.

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Examinations (SSEX) (2000-01)” and (iii) communication facilities and office
“Improving Efficiency by Providing Infra equipment and furnishing of offices.
Structure Facilities in DGMS (PIF) (2000-01)”
(A) Scientific and Technological Support
along with components like Occupational Safety
(S&T)
and Health Surveillance, promotional initiatives
and Emergency Response system. This scheme aims at providing in-house
scientific support to the officers of DGMS in
Objectives of the Scheme:
discharge of their enforcemental, regulatory and
?
To render scientific and technological promotional role. It also provides scientific
support to the enforcement wing of DGMS in support to mine operators, workers organization
proper fulfillment and discharge of its and other institutions concerned with
statutory duties, responsibilities and occupational health and safety matters. The
advisory role. activities of the S&T plan scheme covers a wide
cross-section of facets of occupational safety
?
To develop, improve and update need based
and health including occupational
rescue and emergency response services to
hygiene/health, strata control, mine ventilation,
the mining industry & help field offices of
mine gases, fires and explosion, mining
DGMS in the form of technical support while
techniques, mine mechanization, oil and
taking up rescue and emergencies of
opencast mines safety, standard setting and
specific nature.
policy planning.
?
To establish Mine Safety & Health Academy
The support activities are broadly divided into
with institutes at different offices of DGMS
three categories:
for imparting structured training to DGMS
officers and key personnel of the mining (i) Planned support:
industry. This plan support is to be provided to field offices
on:
?
Strengthening of Machinery for Conduct of
Statutory Examinations. ?A current issue which has emerged into an
enforcemental problem;
?
To develop a structured mechanism for
?An enforcemental strategy calling for
Occupational Health Surveillance & Disease
Control in Mining Industry. development of monitoring equipments or
techniques; and
?
To establish a National Council for Mines
?Monitoring of quality assurance of external
Safety with a view to generate safety and
organisations in sampling, pre-approval
health awareness among miners and
testing and other similar activities.
address their training issues.
These activities are to be selected on merit,
?
To improve the efficiency of DGMS by including improvement of efficiency and safety
providing better infrastructure facilities and future needs.
which include providing own office buildings
and residential complexes to the officers (ii) Reactive support:
and staff members, providing better Reactive support is proposed to be provided in

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response to demands from field offices in areas
where:
?In-house assessment and analysis of a
problem leads to better understanding of
enforcemental problem and helps in
determining enforcemental strategy;
?Support is required on a technical problem
without referring to external agency.
(iii) Testing services
This service is to be provided to the field offices
as a sample check on quality control standards
and in emergency response situation.
Major Programmes: The major programmes of
the S&T plan scheme includes:
(i) Occupational Safety:
(a) Monitoring of implementation of the
Technical Standards on support system
in bord and Pillar workings.
(b) Review of standards on stability of multi-
seam workings.
(c) Review of standards on detection,
control, dealing with and protective
measures against fire and revision of
standards/guidelines.
(d) Assessment of hazards associated with
mine mechanization and standardization
of monitoring techniques and control
measures.
(i) Standardization of prototype test(s)
houses for testing powered support
and hydraulic/friction props.
(ii) Standardization of Ultrasonic
Testing Techniques and formulation
of Acceptance & Rejection Norms.
(iii) Testing of fire resistant hydraulic
oils.
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(ii) Occupational Hygiene and Health
(a) Standardization of techniques for
monitoring and control of occupational
hazards from noise, air borne dust, mine
gases and poor illumination.
(b) Review and standards of medical
examinations.
(c) R e v i e w a n d s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n o f
procedures for surveillance of
occupational disease already
established.
(B) Development of Mines Rescue Services:
This component of the plan scheme aims at
promoting proper rescue services in mining
industry. The scheme envisages critical
appraisal of design characteristics of rescue
apparatus and self rescuers, evaluation of field
performance of the same, inquiry into accidents
in use of rescue apparatus, inspection of rescue
stations/rescue rooms organizing rescue
competitions, monitoring formulation of
emergency plan by the management of all
underground mines and to deal with applications
for grant of permissions/approval/relaxation
under the Mines Rescue Rules, 1985.
Major Programme:
1. Installation of testing facility for SCBA of
Resuscitator
2. Creation of Rescue
a) Rescue facilities in the country
b) Actual Rescue/Recovery work done in
the country
3. Inspecting of Rescue facilities in the
Mines/Rescue Stations/Rescue Rooms etc.
4. Testing of Self-Rescuers
5. Co-ordination of Mines Rescue Competition (iv) Engineers

6. Standard setting, review of emergency plans (v) Industrial Hygienists

7. Issue of Technical circular's to the mining (vi) Executive Trainees

industry
(vii) VTOs
8. Grant of approval/relaxation under the
(c) Training of Workmen's Inspectors
Mines Rescue Rules, 1985
During the year 2009-10, the activities were
(C) Human Resource Development:
undertaken by S& T Wing are given in Table
This scheme started on modest scale from 13.9.
01.04.90. The scheme envisages setting-up of a
Mines Safety & health Academy comprising
Institutes at Dhanbad and Nagpur for imparting Details of approval during the the period 1st
structured training to the Inspection Officers of April,2009 to 30th September, 2009 :
DGMS so as to update and upgrade their
technical and professional competence and
improve their effectiveness in regulatory, Type of approval No. of
approval
enforcemental, advisory and promotional roles.
Approval for field trial 13
The facilities so created would be also utilized for
disseminating latest information on mine safety Regular approval including 32
extensions
principles and practices amongst the key safety
Total 45
personnel of the mining industry and the
Workmen's Inspectors.

Major programmes: 13.48 “Mine Accident Analysis and

Modernization of Information Database
(1) Development of training schedules
(MAMID)”
(2) Conduct of training programmes
This is the restructured plan scheme after
(a) Training of DGMS Officers merging of the two Plan Schemes of Tenth Plan
(2002 -07) namely (i) Study of Mines Accidents
(i) New Entrants
and Development of Mines Safety Information
(ii) Existing Officers System (SOMA) and (ii) Modernization of
Information Database in DGMS (MID) as per the
(iii) Special Lectures
Report of Working Group on Occupational
(b) Training of Key personnel in Mining Safety & Health for 11th Five Year Plan 2007-12
Industry of Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India. - Oct 2006. Keeping the
(i) Managerial Personnel
objective of integration in view, these schemes
(ii) Safety Officers were merged into one scheme “Mine Accident
Analysis and Modernization of Information
(iii) Ventilation Officers
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Objective of the Scheme:
(A) Mine Accident Analysis and Information
Database
?
To eliminate risk of disasters and accidents
in mines through detailed analysis of
accidents and dangerous occurrences using
risk assessment and risk management
techniques;
?
Development of standard Safe Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and Code of Safe
Practices (COPs);
?
Identification of mines having potential of
accidents/disasters through detailed
investigation into the operating systems and
environment in the mine;
?
Development of mine data acquisition
system and analysis through computerized
databases and processing system;
?
Dissemination of mine information system
through various reports, technical
instructions/guidelines, circulars on
electronic as well as other conventional
media;
?
Identification of mines having high accident
potential and formulation of risk
elimination/management plan;
(B) Computerized Mine Safety Information
System
?
Computerization of process and procedures
on Mine Safety Information in DGMS;
?
Establishment of Communication Network
using LAN and WAN in DGMS;
Achievement: April,2009--September, 2009.
1. Reports of enquiry into all fatal accidents
were scrutinized. Causes and
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circumstances leading to these accidents
were finalized and compiled for inclusion in
DGMS Annual Report.
2. Fresh accident data for the period 2004-
2008 have been collected from 11 (eleven)
coal companies and three lignite companies
and a new set of accident prone mines have
been identified in respect of each individual
company after analysis. Follow up action on
the mines identified earlier as accident-
prone has been taken.
3. Work of collection, compilation and analysis
of accident data in respect of major cause
groups such as fall of roof, fall of sides,
wheeled trackless transportation machinery
and haulage accidents in coal mines for the
year 2007 has been completed in order to
identify critical causation of such type of
accidents and to find out probable corrective
measures to ensure their prevention. The
findings have been disseminated to the
industry through technical circulars.
4. DGMS Annual Report for the year 2007
under process.
5. Standard Note on DGMS as on 1.1.2009 has
been published.
6. Publication of monthly review of accidents.
7. Compilation of Statements for the Annual
Publications “Statistics of Mines in India Vol.I
(Coal) & Vol.II (Non-Coal) for the year 2007
is under process.
8. Procurement of hardware and software are
under process.
9. Distribution of National Safety Awards
(Mines) for the year 2007 was successfully
held on 23.10.2009 at New Delhi.
CAREER MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING
(CMT)
13.49 Several officers were deputed for
training in important areas such as
administrative and financial matters and
technical aspects of mining methodology
etc. The details of such trainings during the
period 1st April, 2009 to 30th September, 2009 is
given in Table 13.10.
Details of seminar, Symposium, Workshops &
Conference etc. during the period from 1st April,
2009 to 30th September, 2009 are given in Table
13.11.
THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
13.50 The National Safety Council (NSC), set
up by the Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India on 4th March, 1966 is an
independent, non-commercial, non-profit
making and autonomous society. Its mission is
building a national movement on safety, health
and environment to prevent and mitigate loss of
life, human suffering and economic losses, and
providing support services.
The management and control of the affairs of the
Council are vested in the tripartite Board of
Governors. The Board consists of 51 members
besides the Chairman who is nominated by the
Govt. of India (presently eminent industrialist
Shri Anand G. Mahindra is the Chairman).
Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, it is an
institution of international repute with an all India
network of over 7,600 members comprising (i)
Corporate Members (industrial establishments,
employers' organisations, professional bodies
and institutions, and trade union organisations),
(ii) Individual Members, (iii) Life Members, and
(iv) International Members with 18 Chapters
across the country.
13.51 IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES &
SERVICES
o At the National level
?organizing national level conferences /
seminars / workshops
?conducting training programmes – both
national level and need-based unit level
?spearheading national level awareness
campaigns (National Safety Day, Fire
Service Week & World Environment
Day)
?developing promotional material
(national safety calendar and posters &
stickers)
?undertaking consultancy services
(safety audits, risk assessment &
HAZOP studies, safety awareness
surveys, disaster management services,
OHSMS)
?information resources (HSE diary,
pocket guides, computerized data-base
CAMEO, HSE library)
?bringing out periodicals (quarterly
industrial safety chronicle and bi-
monthly industrial safety news)
?publications (technical manuals,
booklets, safe practice pamphlets of the
pocket guides, reprints of important
international publications)
?development of national safety
standards (chairman of the BIS sectional
committee CHD 8)
?operating national level NSCI safety
awards schemes for (a) manufacturing,
(b) construction, and (c) micro, small and
medium enterprises sectors
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 ?implementing special projects in
emerging key areas of national concern.
o At the International level
?organizing international conferences /
seminars / workshops
?cooperation and collaboration with ILO,
UNEP, EPA, Japan Industrial Safety &
Health Association, NSC (USA), Korea
Industrial Safety Association, European
Commission, Swedish Rescue Services
Agency, member organisations of
APOSHO (Asia Pacific Occupational
Safety and Health Organisation) of
which NSC is a founder-member.
13.52 MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
13.52.1 Presented Salient Activities
Undertaken by NSC during 2008 - Year Of
Industrial Safety and Health in the Closing
Ceremony of Celebration
To commemorate sixty years of enactment of the
Factories Act 1948, the Year 2008 was declared
as the “Year of Industrial Safety and Health” by
the Govt. of India, which was announced by the
Hon'ble Minister for Labour and Employment
Shri Oscar Fernandes on 28th April, 2008. The
formal closing-down ceremony was organized
on 29th June, 09 in the Ministry of Labour &
Employment, New Delhi. Director General,
NSC presented salient activities undertaken by
the NSC and its Chapters during the Year of
Industrial Safety and Health in the ceremony.
13.52.2 Launched a Separate Safety Awards
Scheme for Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs)
Considering the valuable contributions being
made by the micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSME) sector in the economic
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development of the country and to give
recognition to their meritorious performance in
OSH, NSC had developed a separate Safety
Awards Scheme during the “2008-Year of
Industrial Safety and Health” for the MSME
sector (manufacturing). This scheme is
announced for participation by the MSMEs from
the Awards year-2009 coinciding with the year of
Industrial Safety and Health. Any MSME
(manufacturing) which has filed the
Entrepreneur Memorandum under the MSME
Development Act, 2006 is eligible to participate
in the Scheme.
13.52.3 Safety, Health and Environment
Training
Training is a core activity of NSC. It has
therefore, continued to lay emphasis on
designing and developing training courses as
per the emerging needs of the industry. A total of
37 training courses comprising 12 national level
specialized courses and 25 unit level, need-
based in-plant programmes covering 79
training-days were conducted for 1,349 different
categories of personnel from manufacturing and
construction industries.
Further, 16 training courses comprising 14
national level courses and two in-plant
programmes will be conducted for about 700
personnel from different categories of
employees from industry and enforcement
agency. These courses include the following
three specialized courses.
?Indo-German workshop on occupational
safety and health :In joint collaboration with
the German Social Accident Insurance
Agency (DGUV) which is an umbrella
association of the accident institutions for
industrial and public sectors in Germany,
NSC has scheduled a 2-day national level
 workshop in Mumbai on 11-12 December,
09. The objective of the workshop is to
strengthen cooperation in the field of OSH
and related aspects such as accident and
health insurance between the national level
organisations of the two countries and share
with the participants the latest developments
/ trends and best practices of the two
countries in the field of OSH. It is expected
that about 70 participants from industry and
insurance companies will attend the
workshop.
?National workshop for Safety Officers /
Professionals : Safety Officer has a key role
as adviser, coordinator and consultant in
assisting management in fulfillment of its
obligations, statutory or otherwise in
concerning prevention of personal injuries
and maintaining a safe and healthy working
environment. Although, the safety officers
have the prescribed qualification in industrial
safety and the experience, they have to keep
abreast with the latest developments in the
field of OSH to play their role more
effectively. With a view to fulfilling this need
of apprising the safety officers /
professionals of the recent trends in the OSH
field and the social objectives of meeting
OSH targets, NSC has scheduled a 3-day
specialized national workshop in Mumbai on
11-13 November, 09 and about 70 safety
officers / professionals are expected to
attend.
?Training programmed on health and safety
provisions under BOCW Act and Central
Rules for the Asset. Labour Commissioners
& Labour Enforcement Officers of CLC (C)
organization :The Organization of Chief
Labour Commissioner (Central) also known
as Central Industrial Relations Machinery
(CIRM) has been entrusted with the task of
enforcement of Building and Other
Construction Workers (Regulation of
Employment & Conditions of Service) Act,
1996 and the Central Rules, 1998 in the
Establishments under Central Sphere.
Effective enforcement of safety and health
provisions of the BOCW Act and Rules is of
great importance as workers engaged in
construction work are highly prone to
accidents. The inspecting officers from the
CLC organization are key players in the
networking of safety and health in the
construction sector. At the request of the
CLC (C), NSC has designed and scheduled
a 5-day specialized training programme on
16-20 November, 09 on health and safety
provisions under BOCW Act and Central
Rules for the Asst. Labour Commissioners
and Labour Enforcement Officers of the CLC
(C) organization and about 20 inspection
officials will attend it.
13.52.4 Safety Consultancy Services
As a pioneer in occupational safety and health
audits and other consultancy services, NSC
undertakes safety audits, electrical & fire safety
audits, risk assessment, HAZOP studies,
preparation / review of on-site emergency plans,
preparation of safety reports and safety
awareness surveys in industrial establishments.
A total of 46 consultancy assignments were
carried out in different types of companies. They
include Godrej Properties, West Bengal Power
Development Corporation, GAIL (India) Ltd.,
Heavy Water Plant, ACC, Rail Coach Factory,
IOCL, ITC., NTPC., Numaligarh Refinery,
Bokaro Steel Plant, and K. Raheja Corporation.
Further, about 25 consultancy assignments will
be carried out by the end of March 2010. The
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companies include Century Cement,
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co.
Ltd., NTPC Ltd., Oil India Ltd., United
Phosphorus Ltd. and Vedanta Aluminium Ltd.
13.52.5 Disaster Management
?Reviewed Disaster Management Plan of
Hydro-Power Project
NSC reviewed the on-site disaster management
plan of NTPC, Loharinag – Pala Hydro Power
Project and submitted its report to NTPC.
Based on the review NTPC modified the plan.
?Conducted a workshop on Disaster
Management
With a view to sensitizing key stakeholders, NSC
conducted a 3-day National Workshop on 29-31
July, 09 on Disaster Management in
collaboration with its Rajasthan Chapter in
Jaipur. It was inaugurated by Master Bhanwar
Lalji Meghwal, Hon'ble Minister of Education,
Labour & Employment, Govt. of Rajasthan and
presided over by Shri Mangi Lalji Garasia,
Hon'ble Minister of State for Labour &
Employment, Govt. of Rajasthan. In all, 75
participants attended.
?Second India Disaster Management
Congress
The National Institute of Disaster Management,
under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government
of India is organizing the Second India Disaster
Management Congress on 4-6 November, 09 in
Delhi, which will be inaugurated by the Hon'ble
Prime Minister of India. Director General, NSC is
invited to organize the session on “Industrial &
Chemical Disasters” and chair it. NSC has
developed the programme with 10 presentations
and identified speakers from regulatory
agencies, industry associations, research
institutions and industry.
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13.52.6 Spearheading National Level
Awareness Campaigns
?National Safety Day - 2009 Campaign
To commemorate the Foundation Day of the
Council on 4th March, 1966, NSC designs and
develops a wide variety of safety promotional
materials viz., banners, badges and utility article
with appropriate safety messages to help its
member-organizations to observe 4th March
every year as the National Safety Day (NSD). It
greatly helps to create and sustain awareness
on the importance of safety and health and
highlights current issues at the national level.
The Campaign for the NSD - 2009 received full
support from the Ministry. The Hon'ble Union
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
Labour & Employment, Shri Oscar Fernandes
vide his D.O. letter dated 13th February, 09
addressed to the Labour Ministers of all States /
UTs requested them to advise the concerned
agencies in their States/UTs to ensure that the
NSD Campaign is organized in a befitting
manner.
The Joint Secretary also vide his D.O. letter
dated 28th January, 09 addressed to the Labour
Secretaries of all States/UTs requested them to
advise all concerned agencies in their
States/UTs to ensure that the Campaign is
organized in a befitting manner. He also wrote to
the Director General, Doordarshan and Dy.
Director General, All India Radio requesting
them to advise the concerned authorities to give
adequate coverage to the various events /
activities organized on the occasion.
The 38th National Safety Day - 2009 was
celebrated with great enthusiasm and in large
scale throughout the country with the theme
Take Safety to All Employees Whether
Organised or Unorganised.
?Fire Service Week– 2009 Campaign
The Fire Service Week (FSW) is observed
nation-wide under the guidance of the Fire
Adviser, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
from April 14-20 every year in remembrance of
the lives lost in the devastating fire and
explosions on 14th April, 1944 at the Victoria
Dock in the Bombay Port and to highlight the
importance of fire prevention and protection.
NSC spearheaded the FSW-2009 Campaign by
bringing out a special folder containing fire
safety-related pocket guides, fire safety posters,
photo-luminescent signages and banners with
the theme: Install Smoke Alarm – Assure Life
Safety.
?World Environment Day– 2009 Campaign
The World Environment Day (WED),
established by the United Nations, General
Assembly in 1972 is a people's event and
inspires action by governments, industries,
community group and individuals to improve the
environment. It is a unique opportunity to raise
awareness on environment and mobilize action
by all stakeholders. The theme for the WED –
2009 was: Your Planet Needs You! Unite to
Combat Climate Change. To help the
organisations in observing the WED, NSC
brought out information package, banners,
posters, pocket guides, booklets and stickers
relevant to the theme.
For the NSD-2010, a circular is being issued,
requesting the members as well as the non-
members to celebrate the campaign in a befitting
manner and it is expected that the campaign will
also be organized in a wider scale.
13.52.7 National Safety Calendar – 2010
A National Safety Calendar with appealing
original messages suited to the Indian culture
along with one-page information sheet is
brought out every year. To support safety
awareness and educational programmes, NSC
has developed a multi-coloured 8-sheet Safety
Calendar for the year 2010 is being developed. It
depicts important aspects on industrial safety,
fire prevention and protection, environment
protection, road safety and home-based
situations through cartoons. The cartoons are
executed by Shri Prabhakar Wairkar, an eminent
cartoonist in the advertising world, honoured
with national and international awards. The
calendar will carry an Information Sheet on
Water Conservation – Need of the Hour, which
is a burning issue. Over 2.8 lakh copies are
being printed for distribution among member-
organizations and patrons by the end of
December, 2009.
13.52.8 HSE Diary – 2010
NSC has been bringing out Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE) Diary, since 1998 with the
objective of promoting and propagating useful
information on HSE topics for day-to-day
reference, besides the date pad. The topics
include HSE legislation & policy, chemical
safety, fire safety, construction safety, disaster
management, environment, health and accident
data. Over 27,000 copies are being printed for
distribution among member-organizations and
patrons by the end of December.
13.52.9 NSCI Safety Awards Schemes
?NSCI Safety Awards-2008 : Aimed at giving
recognition to the attainment of consistent
level of achievements in OSH performance
and OSH management systems by
industrial undertakings, NSC has been
operating national level Safety Award
Schemes for manufacturing and
construction sectors from the Awards Years
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 1998 and 2005, respectively. An Awards
Committee constituted by the NSC Board of
Governors assesses the applications by
applying rigorous criteria in a four-stage
process.
?Manufacturing Sector : In all, 32
organisations won the Safety Awards under
four levels for the Awards Year- 2008.
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station of the
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.
bagged the coveted top award
'Sarvashreshtha Suraksha Puraskar'. Five
organisations won the second level award
'Shreshtha Suraksha Puraskar', 10
organisations the third level award,
'Suraksha Puraskar', and 16 organisations
the fourth level award, the 'Prashansa
Patra'.
?Construction Sector : Under its Initiative on
Safety and Health in Construction industry, a
separate Safety Awards Scheme for this
sector was started from the Awards Year-
2005. In all, 17 establishments won the
Awards under four levels for the Awards
Year-2008, The ECC Division of Larsen &
Toubro Ltd. has bagged the coveted top
award, “Golden Safety Award”, for their
ICICI Bank Building Project of the ICICI
Bank Ltd at Hyderabad. Two establishments
won the second level award “Silver Safety
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Award”, three establishments the third level
award “Bronze Safety Award” and 11
establishments won the fourth level award
“Prashansa Patra”. To project the
importance of the key role of the Client of the
construction project in monitoring and
ensuring the implementation of safety
systems and procedures by the principal
contractor at the construction site, two
awards are given for each category of
awards - one each to the client and the
principal contractor.
The Awards will be presented in a Function
proposed to be held in December, 2009.
The Hon'ble Union Minister for Labour &
Employment has been invited to present the
Awards for the Awards Year-2008 to the award
winning organisations and construction
establishments at a Function being scheduled in
Mumbai as per his convenience.
NSCI Safety Awards-2009 : Applications
received for manufacturing, construction and
MSME sectors are being assessed.
13.59.10 Activities of NSC Chapters
Besides the above activities/services provided
by the NSC Hqs., the 18 Chapters also provide a
wide range of safety activities / services at the
State and the local levels, particularly in regional
languages.
 Table 13.1
Sl.No. Major Component and Activities Achievements
(April - September
2009)
1. Upgradation of various laboratories at CLI & RLIs Procurement of the
items-7* Nos.
2. a) Development of National Inventory on OSH information and -
follow up
b) Upgradation and development of data bases 1
c) Development of Application Programmes 1
d) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on request -
e) Industry-wise safety and health information -
f) INDOSHNEWS Publication 1
g) Publication of Manuals, brochures 1
3. Implementation of minimum agenda for e-Governance -
4. Conduction of specialized training programmes, seminars, 16
workshops
5. Conduction of studies/surveys/audits 13
6. Enforcement activities in major ports (inspection of ships, 550
container ship, loose gears, docks, container yards, hazardous
installations, etc.)
7. Testing of Respiratory & Non Respiratory PPE 152
8. Production of films -
9. Procurement of audio-visual and communication equipment & -
software for production of video films, posters, etc.

* 1.Dynamometer, 2. Repair of Physiology, 3. Human Vibration Meter, 4. Machine Vibration meter, 5. Kata Thermometer (In
progress), 6. IR spectrophotometer for testing of goggles. (In progress), 7. Procurement of Sound level meter (In progress)

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 Table 13.2
Growth of Mining Activities in India

Value of minerals Explosives

No. of reporting Aggregate H.P. used
( in Million Rupees)
Year mines ( in 000s) ( in 000
tonnes)
Coal Metal Oil Coal Metal Oil Coal Metal Oil Coal Metal
1997 580 1834 34 193877 43758 40813 5314 2016 570 232.7 43.4
1998 594 1864 37 205307 45286 53136 5399 2020 602 247.0 47.1
1999 598 1957 44 219101 46415 83982 5660 2147 744 267.6 49.8
2000 595 2022 45 234531 53111 92954 5561 2371 757 290.5 55.4
2001 568 1907 43 261082 54032 106747 5586 2190 778 292.6 55.8
2002 567 1870 42 286390 64965 123326 5432 1997 757 315.3 55.6
2003 562 1761 49 299954 77605 131897 5677 1950 747 309.8 63.7
2004 560 1764 47 322425 104283 166083 5728 2336 685 334.0 70.5
2005 569 1835 50 371391 133417 230586 5415 2495 701 297.1 80.7
2006 568 1720 44 374671 162160 370657 5954 2496 468 345.3 95.1
2007* 575 1990 50 412500 138470 240600 5540 2700 720 310.0 85.0

Table 13.2A
1) Trend of Accidents in Mines
Number of Accidents in Coal Number of Accidents in Non-Coal Mines
Year
Mines
Fatal Serious Total Fatal Serious Total
1999 127 595 722 61 230 291
2000 117 661 778 51 187 238
2001 105 667 772 71 199 270
2002 81 629 710 52 205 257
2003 83 563 646 52 168 220
2004 87 962 1049 57 188 245
2005 96 1106 1202 48 108 156
2006 78 861 939 58 78 136
2007* 77 922 999 57 79 136
2008* 87 665 752 64 83 147
2009* 67 299 366 25 63 88
* Data are provisional and figures for 2009 are up to September 2009

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 Table 13.3
Trend of Accidents in Coal Mines – Cause-wise
Number of Fatal Accidents Number of Serious Accidents
Causes
2004 2005 2006 2007* 2008* 2009* 2004 2005 2006 2007* 2008* 2009*
Fall of Roof 26 18 13 13 14 13 44 38 27 31 30 13
Fall of Sides 8 7 4 4 6 7 67 45 28 38 39 10
Other Ground 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0
Movements
Winding in 0 0 3 0 1 0 5 2 5 2 0 2
Shafts
Rope Haulage 5 12 9 4 4 2 127 168 178 131 89 40
Dumpers, 22 18 11 24 23 19 20 34 41 32 20 14
Trucks, etc.
Other 3 4 5 1 2 3 10 16 48 35 16 3
Transportation
Machinery
Non- 7 15 8 13 10 11 28 46 54 79 39 17
Transportation
Machinery
Explosives 5 2 0 1 1 0 8 5 1 4 1 1
Electricity 4 4 3 4 5 0 4 5 5 3 0 0
Gas, Dust, 2 0 4 2 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 1
Fire, etc.
Fall of 3 7 4 3 8 2 307 284 221 268 194 82
Persons
Fall of Objects 0 6 8 4 5 5 183 264 153 185 142 54
Other Causes 2 3 5 4 5 5 156 198 98 113 95 62
Total 87 96 78 77 87 67 962 1106 861 922 665 299
* Data are provisional and figures for 2009 are up to September 2009

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 Table 13.4
Trend of Accidents in Non-coal Mines – Cause wise
Causes Number of Fatal Accidents Number of Serious Accidents
2004 2005 2006 2007* 2008* 2009* 2004 2005 2006 2007* 2008* 2009*
Fall of Roof 2 1 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 1 1 0
Fall of Sides 12 5 9 9 14 8 3 0 2 3 0 0
Other Ground 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Movements
Winding in 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2
Shafts
Rope Haulage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0
Dumpers, 18 12 17 19 13 7 11 10 6 3 5 3
Trucks, etc.
Other 3 1 2 6 3 0 2 3 6 5 3 4
Transportation
Machinery
Non- 6 9 5 7 5 2 22 15 9 17 10 8
Transportation
Machinery
Explosives 3 4 3 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 1
Electricity 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Gas, Dust, 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 1 1 0
Fire, etc.
Fall of 6 13 15 8 10 1 41 22 20 14 17 12
Persons
Fall of Objects 3 2 7 3 2 3 38 20 17 9 20 19
Other Causes 2 1 0 2 9 2 69 31 16 20 21 13
Total 57 48 58 57 64 25 188 108 78 79 83 63
* Data are provisional and figures for 2009 are up to September 2009

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 Table 13.5
Accidents and resultant casualties in mines
Coal Non-Coal
Fatal Accident Serious Fatal Accident Serious
Year
Accident Accident
Acc Killed Inj Acc Inj Acc Killed Inj Acc Inj
2000 117 144 28 661 679 51 55 2 187 192
2001 105 141 14 667 706 71 81 8 199 200
2002 81 97 15 629 650 52 64 3 205 206
2003 83 113 12 563 578 52 62 16 168 169
2004 87 96 14 962 977 57 64 9 188 194
2005 96 117 19 1106 1119 48 52 4 108 109
2006 78 137 15 861 876 58 71 9 78 79
2007* 77 79 11 922 939 57 69 15 79 92
2008* 87 100 16 665 672 64 86 36 83 85
2009* 67 74 10 299 307 25 32 4 63 64
* Data are provisional and figures for 2009 are up to September 2009

Table 13.6
Trend in Fatal Accidents and Fatality Rates per 1000 Persons Employed (Ten Yearly
Average)
Coal Mines Non coal Mines
Year Avg. Acc. Avg. Death Avg. Acc. Avg. Death
Acc Rate Killed Rate Acc Rate Killed Rate
1951-60 222 0.61 295 0.82 64 0.27 81 0.34
1961-70 202 0.48 260 0.62 72 0.28 85 0.33
1971-80 187 0.40 264 0.55 66 0.27 74 0.30
1981-90 162 0.30 185 0.34 65 0.27 73 0.31
1991-2000 140 0.27 170 0.33 65 0.31 77 0.36
2001-2009* 85 0.21 106 0.26 54 0.34 65 0.41
* Data for the years 2007 to 2009 are provisional and data for 2009 are up to 30.09.2009.

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 Table 13.7
Number of Inspections and Enquiries
No. of Inspections No. of Enquiries
Year Grand
Coal Metal Oil Total Coal Metal Oil Total
Total
1997 4563 2404 189 7156 1157 406 34 1597 8753
1998 4752 2539 166 7457 1127 398 29 1554 9011
1999 6106 3061 198 9365 1319 483 26 1828 11193
2000 5642 3614 245 9501 1163 325 26 1514 11015
2001 5410 2908 229 8547 1148 418 51 1617 10164
2002 5667 2856 269 8792 1022 402 30 1454 10246
2003 5574 3247 246 9067 966 427 13 1406 10473
2004 5214 2983 228 8425 834 436 08 1278 9703
2005 5247 3107 295 8649 933 372 30 1335 9984
2006 4192 2630 219 7041 951 338 27 1316 8357
2007 4330 2309 183 6822 796 380 24 1200 8022
2008 4614 2838 216 7668 840 417 24 1281 8949
2009* 2714 1659 121 4494 576 221 17 814 5308
*Data are provisional and figures for 2009 are up to September,09.., 09

Table 13.8
Applications received & Certificates of Competency issued during April, 2009 to
September, 2009
Metalliferous Mines
Category of Coal Mines Regulation, 1957
Regulations, 1961
certificates of
competency Applications Certificates Applications Certificates
received issued received issued
Manager 1279 231 2630 224
Surveyor 37 24 113 14
Overman / Foreman 235 153 560 99
Sirdar / Mate 177 109 Nil Nil
Shotfirer/Blaster Nil Nil 458 322
Winding Engine Driver 62 49 Nil Nil
Gas-testing 803 520 Nil Nil

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 Table 13.9
Achievement
from
Action Plan April,2009 to Remarks
September,20
09
(A) S&T Cell
1. Mine Environment surveys 09+1(Cont.)
2. Occupational Health Review, Survey & Medical Exam. 04
3. Ground Control 06+1(C0nt.)
4. Mine Mechanization (Testing of Machinery Parts) -
5.Additional Joy: FRHF Testing (Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid) 01
(B) Mines Rescue Services cell :
1. Testing of filter self Rescuer -- Targets in
2. Testing of self contained self Rescuer -- some of the
project
3. Rescue competition -- activities
4. Field visits -- could not be
achieved due
5. Organization of conference on Rescue/Recovery experience -- to shortage of
6. Monitoring of first aid competition -- manpower.
7. Creation of rescue database on Rescue facilities --
8. Creation of rescue database on actual Rescue/Recoveries --
9. Issue of technical circulars --
( C ) Human resource Development Cell :
1. Conduct of Training Programs
(a) DGMS officers 01
(b) Key personnel from mining industry --
( c) Workmen’s Inspectors --

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 Table 13.10
Training of DGMS Officers
No. of
Sl.No. Course Venue Period Officers
attended
Technological assessment of testing two 07.05.2009
1. legged powered roof support mines China to 03
technology. 22.05.2009

Table 13.11
No. of
Sl.
Subject Venue Duration officers
No.
attended
25.05.2009
Short term course on “Rock Mechanics BHU,
1 to 02
and Ground Control” Varanasi
30.05.2009
Workshop on “Mine Fires in Indian Coal 21.07.2009
2 Industry overview of Problem Dimensions Kolkata to 03
and Measures for Mitigation and Control” 22.07.2009
International Conference on “Recent
Trends in Life Science Researches vis-à- 27.06.2009
VBU,
3 vis Natural resource Management, to 01
Hazaribagh
Sustainable Development and Human 29.06.2009
Welfare”.
08.07.2009
Workshop on “Winning Strategies to Re-
4 Mangalore to 03
vitalize the Mineral Sector”
09.07.2009
30.07.2009
5 Seminar on “Search for excellence”. Nagpur to 02
30.07.2009
6 Workshop on “Management Tools for 12.09.2009
efficient Operations in Mining Industry” Sikkim to 02
14.09.2009
7 Workshop on “Indian Mining Sectors: 15.09.2009
Policies and Constraints” Kolkata to 05
15.09.2009
8 Workshop on “Feature in tippers/dumpers” 07.10.2009
Chennai to 04
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14 WORKERS EDUCATION
14.1 The Central Board for Workers Education
(CBWE), Ministry of Labour, Government of
India, was established in 1958 to implement
Workers Education Scheme at National,
Regional, Unit and Village Levels.
?The Board is tripartite in character and
consists of representatives from Central
Organisations of Workers/Employers,
Central/State Governments and
Educational Institutions.
?Awarness is sought to be created among the
working class about their rights and
obligations for their effective participation in
socio-economic development of the country.
?Board organizes different types of training
programmes for the workers in organised,
unorganised, rural and informal sectors as
indicated in Table 14.1.
?Board's programmes reflect the new
orientation, direction and dimensions for
meeting the wider educational needs of the
worker, trade unions and managements,
keeping in view the changed scenario.

Shri Abdul Gani Malik, Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education and Labour & Employment,
Government of Jammu and Kashmir addressing the participants of the Workers Education Day
th
celebration on 16 September, 2009 at Regional Directorate,
Central Board for Workers Education, Jammu.
STRUCTURE
14.2 Central Board for Workers Education is
headed by a Chairman. Its headquarters is at
Nagpur. The Chief Executive of the Board is the
Director who is assisted by an Additional
Director, Deputy Directors and Financial Adviser
etc. The Board operates through 50 Regional
Directorates and 9 Sub-Regional Directorates.
The six Zonal Directorates situated at Delhi,
Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and
Bhopal monitor the activities of the Regional
Directorates in their respective zones.
14.3 Tripartite Regional Advisory Committees
constituted for each Regional Directorate review
the progress of the scheme and recommend
measures for effective implementation of
Workers Education Programmes. The Indian
Institute of Workers Education (IIWE), Mumbai,
an apex level training Institute of the Board, was
established in 1970.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES OF THE BOARD
Training programmes of the Board for workers in
Organized Sector are conducted at three levels.
?
At the first level training is imparted to the
candidates selected as Education Officers.
After successful completion of the training,
these Education Officers conduct various
programmes from the Regional
Directorates.
?
At the second level, workers from different
establishments, sponsored by trade unions
and released by employers are trained.
These trained workers are called Trainers.
?
At the third level, the Trainers conduct
classes for the rank and file of workers in
their respective establishments.
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NATIONAL LEVEL PROGRAMMES
14.4 Programmes for representatives from
Central Trade Union Organizations/ Federations
and Voluntary Organizations on different
subjects are conducted by the IIWE in addition to
giving pre-employment training to Education
Officers and reorientation to Regional Director
and Education Officers of the Board as well. In
view of the specialized training needs to tackle
some of the specific issues by Trade Unions,
three cells namely (i) Industrial Health, Safety
and Environment (ii) Education for Rural and
Unorganised Sector Workers and (iii) Women
and Child Labour have been established in the
Institute. During the period from April, 2009 to
September, 2009, the details of programmes
conducted at the institute are at Table 14.2.
PROGRAMMES AT REGIONAL LEVEL
14.5 Details of training programmes
conducted by the Regional Directorates during
the period April, 2009 to September, 2009
including Unit Level Classes, programmes for
rural workers and workers belonging to
unorganized sector and weaker sections are
indicated in the Table 14.3.
ORGANISATION OF UNORGANISED LABOUR
AND TRAINING OF RURAL VOLUNTEERS
14.6 Initially the Board concentrated its
activities in the organized sector. The Board
shifted its emphasis to rural sector since
1977–1978 on the recommendations of Workers
Education Review Committee. Initially started
with 7 pilot projects, the rural workers education
programmes have now become a regular and
continuing programme. The objectives of the
programme are:
?To promote critical awareness of problems,
privileges and obligations as workers and
citizens;
?To enhance self confidence and build up
scientific attitude;
?To educate them to develop their
organizations through which they can fulfill
socio–economic functions and
responsibilities in rural economy and
strengthen democratic, secular and socialist
fibre of rural society;
?To educate them in protecting and
Promoting their individual and social
interest;
?To motivate for family welfare planning and
to combat social evils.
14.7 Rural Volunteers are given one week
orientation / Refresher Courses at Regional
Directorates to assist Education Officers in
conducting Rural Awareness Camps. These
camps are attended by landless labour, tribal
labour, artisans, forest workers and educated
unemployed in rural areas etc.
14.8 Tailor made programmes of one to four
days durations, based on the functional and
educational needs of workers, for Handloom,
Powerloom, Khadi & Village Industries,
Rural Awareness Camp organized by Regional Directorate, Central Board for Workers Education,
Delhi at village Kundli in progress.
Industrial Estates, Small Scale Units,
Handicrafts, Sericulture, Coir Industry, Beedi
Industry and Workers of Weaker Sections such
as women workers, handicapped workers
rickshaw drivers, construction workers, civic and
sanitation workers are also organized by the
Board.
Performance
14.9 During the period from April, 2009 to
September, 2009, the Board has conducted
3,175 programmes of various durations and
trained 1,07,115 workers of various sectors
(Annexure-II).
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Empowerment Programmes
14.10 In pursuance of the recommendations to
the Committee on Rural Camps, the Board has
introduced 4-day Empowerment Programmes
from the financial year 2003-04.
14.11 During the period from April, 2009
to September, 2009, 3,421 workers have been
benefited in 87 Empowerment Programmes
organized for Unorganized, Weaker and Rural
Sector workers.
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Programmes for Panchayati Raj Functionaries
14.12 The Panchayati Raj Institutions have
been entrusted with the responsibility of
preparing plans and implementation of various
programmes of rural infrastructure development
and poverty alleviation programmes which calls
for necessary knowledge and skills among the
elected members of Panchayati Raj. For the
success of Panchayati Raj, its members need to
be educated and trained to shoulder their
responsibilities in a best manner. Owing to the
increasing thrust of the Govt. of India for
educating the elected members of Panchayati
Raj Institutions, the Board has started, during
the year under report, exclusive training
programmes of 2-days duration for the elected
members of the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
14.13 During the period from April, 2009 to
September, 2009, the Board conducted 5
programmes for 168 elected members of the
Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Retraining Programme for Trained Workers
of Rural/Unorganized Sector
14.14 The Board also introduced a new one-
day programme called Retraining Programme
for those Trained Workers, who were trained
long back say before five years, to update their
knowledge and also to make them aware about
the various welfare schemes launched by the
Central/State Governments after their initial
training.
14.15 During the period from April, 2009 to
September, 2009, 44 such retraining
programmes were conducted for 2,528 rural /
unorganized workers.
Labour Welfare and Development
Programmes
14.16 The Ministry of Labour has assigned to
the CBWE the task of Generating Awareness
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among the Rural/Unorganized sector workers
about the various welfare schemes of the
Government for their socio-economic
development.
14.17 Accordingly, the Board has designed
and introduced from the year 2003-2004, a new
programme called “Labour Welfare and
Development” of 2 days duration for the workers
of rural/unorganized sector for implementation
through its 50 Regional Directorates. During the
period from April, 2009 to September, 2009, the
Board has organized 245 awareness generation
programmes for 9,527 workers of rural and
unorganized sectors under Labour Welfare &
Development programmes.
14.18 Besides, informative study material
developed by the Board in the form of booklets
and leaflets for distribution to the participants of
the training programmes was finalized during
the year under report.
LITERATURE AND AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
14.19 Simple literatures in the form of textual
and pictorial booklets in Indian Languages are
brought out. These are made available to
workers at a subsidized price of Rs. 5/- per
booklets. Revision and reprinting of the booklets
is also undertaken.
14.20 To sustain the interest of the participants
in the class and to make teaching-learning
process more interesting and meaningful,
A.V. Aids in the form of Posters, Flip Book,
Pictorial Booklets, Flip Charts etc. are also
brought-out.
14.21 During the period under report a Pictorial
Booklet on 'Minimum Wages' in six regional
languages was brought out.
STUDY MATERIAL
14.22 Study materials in the form of Seminar
Papers, Case Studies, Talking points, etc. to
supplement teaching at the Indian Institute of
Workers Education and Regional Directorates
have been prepared.
GRANTS IN AID
14.23 The Central Board for Workers
Education through its Grants-in-Aid Scheme
extends financial assistance to Trade Union
Organizations and Educational Institutions etc.
to conduct Workers Education Programmes for
their own workers.
14.24 The Grants-in-Aid Scheme of the Board
was introduced in the year 1960 and developed
considerably since then. It is modified and
improved from time to time after taking into
consideration the suggestions and demands
from the Trade Unions. The last revision of the
Grants-in Aid scheme and its pattern of
expenditure was done in April, 2005 with a view
to induce the trade unions to avail this faculty on
a wider scale. Similarly the rules and procedure
of the Grants-in-Aid Scheme have also been
simplified accordingly to meet the Trade Union
needs.
14.25 Grants-in-aid is available for conducting
full time Residential and Non-residential
Programmes of 3 to 7 days duration according to
the local requirement of the Trade Union
Organizations. The grantees are allowed
flexibility regarding subjects to be covered and
number of participants. The grants-in-aid
scheme has also been extended to the Rural
Workers.
14.26 The Board also sanctions grants-in-aid
for National Level Courses to the Central
Trade Union Organizations and National
Federations. During the period April, 2009 to
September, 2009, the Board provided grants-in-
aid amounting to Rs.5,06,322/- to 21 Unions /
Institutions which conducted 33 programmes for
1,320 workers.
USE OF HINDI
14.27 During the period from April, 2009 to
September, 2009, total 7 Officers and 20 Group
“C” employees of the Board were given
incentives / allowances / awards for passing
Hindi examination under Hindi Teaching
Scheme of Government of India, Department of
Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs,
giving dictation in Hindi and for doing their official
work in official language Hindi in addition to
English. The Official Language Implementation
Committee of the Board held 02 meetings at
Head Office, Nagpur and reviewed the progress
made in the use of Hindi at Head Office, Nagpur,
Indian Institute of Workers Education, Mumbai
and all Zonal / Regional Directorates.
14.28 During the year under report, two Official
Language Hindi Workshops were conducted in
which 42 Group “A” Officers of the Board
participated. All the participants of the above
workshops were imparted training for doing their
official work in Rajbhasha - Hindi. Hindi Day was
celebrated on 14th September, 2009.
14.29 During the year under report, the CBWE
accorded sanction of Rs.9,000/- (Rs. Nine
thousand only) to its subordinate Regional
Directorates as contribution to their respective
Town Official Language Implementation
Committees for organizing half yearly meetings,
competitions, activities of Town Official
Language Implementation Committees,
publication of Hindi Magazines etc.
O B S E RVA N C E / C E L E B R AT I O N O F
VARIOUS DAYS
14.30 The Head Office, IIWE, Mumbai all the
Zonal and Regional Offices of Central Board for
Workers Education observed the following days
to mark the occasions. Seminars, Symposia,
special lecture, film shows, competitions etc.
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were organized. Pledges wherever required 2009 throughout the country by organizing
were administered to the trainees and members various events.
of staff.
?The mega event was organized at Guwahati
?
Anti-Terrorism Day on 16th September, 2009 which was
?
Independence Day inaugurated by His Excellency the Governor
of Meghalaya Shri Ranjit S. Mooshahary,
?
Sadbhavana Day while Shri S. Dev Verman, Joint Secretary,
?
Hindi Fortnight Ministry of Labour & Employment,
Government of India, New Delhi presided
?
Hindi Day over. Dr. Ashok Sahu, Labour &
?
Workers Education Day Employment Adviser, Ministry of Labour &
Employment, Government of India &
MASTER TRAINERS TRAINING COURSE Director, CBWE delivered the Key-note
(MTTC) HELD address while Shri K. K. Mittal, Principal
14.31 The Master Trainers Training Course S e c r e t a r y, M i n i s t r y o f L a b o u r &
(MTTC) organised for selected Officers of Employment, Govt. of Assam was the Guest
CBWE was inaugurated by Dr. Ashok Sahu, of Honour.
Labour and Employment Adviser and Director, ?The Regional Directorate, CBWE, Chennai
CBWE on 15th June, 2009. Shri Anil Swarup,
celebrated the Workers Education Day at
Director General, Labour Welfare and Shri
Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), Neyveli,
Shanta Prasad, Director General, Employment
on 16th September, 2009. The celebration
& Training addressed the participating Officers
function was coincided with the opening of
on Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana and Skill
the 201st Unit Level Class. The
Development Initiative Scheme respectively.
management of NLC appreciated the efforts
CBWE Develops Booklets on RSBY and SDIS of Central Board for Workers Education in
moulding the attitude of the workers towards
14.32 The CBWE developed two booklets on
right direction and in inculcating in them a
the two schemes viz “Rashtriya Swasthya Bima
sprit of belongingness. The programme was
Yojana (RSBY) and Skill Development Initiative
presided over by Shri Ansari, Chief
Scheme (SDIS)” to generate awareness among
Executive of the company. Besides other
the rural / unorganised workers about these two
dignitaries, nearly 350 participants attended
schemes. Besides it has also developed other
the programme. The participants of 10 ULCs
three booklets on “Self Help Group”,
were awarded the certificates on the
“Empowerment of Women” and “Problems of
occasion.
Unorganised and Rural Workers”.
CBWE Receives Appreciation Award
CBWE Celebrates Workers Education Day
14.34 The ILO presented to Central Board for
14.33 The Central Board for Workers
Workers Education (CBWE) a momento as a
Education celebrated its foundation day as
token of Appreciation in recognition of the
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leadership shown by CBWE in mainstreaming
HIV/AIDS in its training programmmes by the
hands of Hon'ble Union Labour & Employment
Minister Shri M. Kharage at a grand function held
at New Delhi on 9th September, 2009. Similarly
the ILO felicitated the four Education Officers
Incharge of the HIV/AIDS Block-Level
Intervention Project in the four selected blocks
one each in M. P., Jharkhand, Delhi and
Puducherry. The ILO also felicitated the Deputy
Director (Edn.) and Editor of CBWE for their
contribution in the HIV/AIDS Project. The
Officers received the Appreciation Certificate at
the hands of Shri P. C. Chaturvedi, Secretary,
Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of
India on 10th September, 2009. Shri S. K.
Srivastava, Additional Secretary (Labour &
Employment) was also present and graced the
occasion.
IMPACT
14.35 A feedback is obtained from the
participants and management about the impact
of the various training programmes conducted
by the Board. The feed back has revealed that
the participants have admitted and realized the
importance of discipline, productivity,
reducing the cost of production, improving
quality to withstand global competition, feel
enlightened on various problems of industry,
changes in economic scenario etc.
14.36 The programmes have brought changes
in their attitude and they have developed their
identification in their respective organization.
The inclination of the activists towards
democratic processes and practices has
strengthened the Trade Unions. Similarly the
workers have approached the managements for
creation of common forum to discuss the
problems.
14.37 The participants also gave up social evils
like smoking, tobacco chewing, indebtedness
and instead switched to savings. In Rural
camps the participants realized the importance
of Rural Workers Organization, small savings,
health, hygiene, literacy, etc. and pledged to
carry on the message of awareness to those
who are not aware.
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 Table 14.1
COURSES ORGANISED UNDER WORKERS EDUCATION SCHEME

Sr. Sr. Regional Sr. Sr. Specific

National Level Unit Level
No. No. Level No. No. Categories
Education Officers Training of Unit Level Functional Adult
1 Training and Retraining 1 Trainers 1 Classes 1 Literacy Classes
Course
Training Programme Personality Need Based Empowerment
for Group ‘C’ & ‘D” Development Special Programme for
2 2 2 2
officials of CBWE Programmes Programmes Un-organised
Workers (4 days)
Training Programme Joint Education Joint Education Empowerment
for Trade Union Programmes Programmes Programme for
3 Activists 3 3 3 Weaker Section
(1 day) (2-days)
(4-days)
Workers Participation Programmes Plant Level Empowerment
in Management under Self 4 Programme for Programme for
4 entrusted by MoL, GoI. 4 Generation of Trained Workers 4 Rural Workers
Funds (1/2/3- (1 days) (4-days)
days)
Mind Management Need Based Retraining
through NLP Seminars (2- programme for
5 5 days) 5 Unorganised
(1 day)
Skills for Power Point Quality of Life Rural Awarness
Presentation for Workers Camps
6 High Performance 6 and their 6 (2 days)
Culture Spouses (4/2
days)
Emerging challenges Seminar for Retraining
before Trade Unions Wage Board programme for
7 7 7
(Journalist) (1 Rural (1 day)
day)
Organizational 2 days
excellence through programme for :
8 8
Organisational
Behaviour
Organizational Unorganised
9 a
empowerment workers
Personality Women Workers
10 b
Development
Challenges before SC/ST Workers
11 c
Informal Sector

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 Global Customer Parents of Child
12 Delightness in Service d Labour/ Child
Sector Labour.
Computer Awareness Labour Welfare
13 e
and Development
Problems & Prospects Retrenched
14 f
of Construction Employees
Role of Trade Union VRS Optees
15 Movement & Personal g
Effectiveness
Organising
16 Pharmaceutical &
Chemical Workers
Trade Union
17
Management

Table 14.2

Title of the programme No. of programmes No. of participants

Advanced training programmes for the activists of

Trade Union Organizations like Western Railway 333
16
Employees Union, CTUO, CRMS, HMS, INTUC,
BMS, AITUC, INBCWE, NFIR AIRMF and BKSM.
Training programme for Group “C” and “D”
2 38
employees of Board.
Refresher Course for Education Officers of 2 46
CBWE.
Workers Participation in Management Programme 1 9

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 Table 14.3
Activities of Central Board for Workers Education for the period 2009-10

Target Achievement from

Activity 2009- 1.04.2009 to 30.09.2009
10
Progs. Participants
REGIONAL LEVEL
Training of Trainers (1 ½ month) 13 1 40
Personality Development Programme (21- days) 80 48 1094
Refresher Course for Trainers (1 week) 13 2 23
Joint Education Programme (3 days) - 1 7
Joint Education Programme (1 day) 398 364 10157
Self Generation of Funds Programme (3 days) - 19 352
Self Generation of Funds Programme (2 days) 329 247 4899
Self Generation of Funds Programme (1 day) 146 95 1823
Need Based Seminars (2 days) 443 223 6150
Quality of Life for Workers and their spouses (4 days) 54 - -
Quality of Life for Workers and their spouses (2 days) 155 21 756
Seminar at Plant Level (1 day) 149 72 1989
Special Programme for VRS Opted Employees (2 days) 4 - -
Special Programme for ITI Trainees (5 days) - 27 1784
UNIT LEVEL
Part Time Unit Level Classes (3-months/3-weeks/1 ½ months) 138 43 1192
Joint Education Programmes for New Members of Joint 421 242 6162
Councils at Enterprise Level (2 days)
Need Based Special Programmes (1-week) 4 - -
Functional Adult Literacy Classes (6 months) 37 1 24
UNORGANISED SECTOR
Empowerment Programme for Unorganized Workers/Weaker
500 76 2987
Section (4 days)
Programme for Unorganized Sector/Stone Quary Workers (2
611 282 11380
days)
Programme for Women Workers (2 days) 514 272 10805
Programme for Parents of Child Labour/Child Labour (2 days) 320 71 2778
Programme for SC/ST (2 days) 500 149 5853

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Labour Welfare & Development Programme (2 days) 662 245 9527
Quality of Life for Workers and their spouses (4 days) 147 20 772
Quality of Life for Workers and their spouses (2 days) 281 60 2284
Retraining Programme for Unorganized (1 day) 180 21 1287
Programme for Panchayati Raj (2 days) 115 5 168
RURAL SECTOR
Rural Awareness Camps (2 days) 2015 533 21118
Empowerment Programme for Rural workers (4-days) 184 11 434
Retraining Programme for Rural (1 day) 190 23 1241
Workers Participation in Management
- 2 53
(Government of India’s Scheme)

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15 NON-PLAN PROGRAMMES
15.1 The Ministry had drawn an ambitious
plan for the welfare and development of labour
during the Tenth Plan and Eleventh Plan.
Special emphasis was laid for elimination of
child labour, abolition and rehabilitation of the
bonded labourers and skill up-gradation. The
important schemes taken up during the Tenth
Plan were : National Child Labour Project, Up-
gradation of existing ITIs into “Centres of
Excellence”, and Establishment of New ITIs in
North-Eastern States, Sikkim and Jammu &
Kashmir. Apart from this, a few new Schemes
were launched during Eleventh Plan. They
include Skill Development initiative through
PPP, Up-gradation of 1396 Government ITIs
through PPP, Externally Aided Project(EAP) for
reforms and improvement in Vocational Training
Services rendered by Central & State
Governments and Health Insurance for Un-
organized Sector Workers.
15.2 The Planning Commission has made an
allocation of Rs.2210.02 Crore (at 2006-07
prices) for the Plan Schemes of the Ministry of
Labour & Employment during the Eleventh Five
Year Plan (2007-12). Against this, during 1st
year of Eleventh Plan i.e,2007-08, the Ministry
was allocated Rs.325.48 Crore by the Planning
Commission (excluding CW of Rs.19.52 Crore
which was transferred to Ministry of Urban
Development). This was later increased to
Rs.1250.00 Crore at RE stage. The actual
expenditure, however, was Rs.1280.22 Crore
PLAN AND
which was met through supplementary
provisions. Similarly, an allocation of Rs.771.50
Crore (excluding CW of Rs.28.50 Crore which
was transferred to Ministry of Urban
Development), was made during 2nd year of
Eleventh Plan i.e, 2008-09. This was increased
to Rs. 1426.00 Crore at RE stage. Against this,
the expenditure was Rs. 1388.39 Crore. A plan
provision of Rs.1630.76 Crore (excluding CW
component of Rs 19.25 Crore which was
transferred to Ministry of Urban Development)
has been made by the Planning Commission
during 2009-10 for the plan schemes of the
Ministry of Labour and Employment. The details
of Plan provision and expenditure are given in
Table 15.1.
15.3 The Women's Training Cell of the
DGE&T and Woman Labour Cell deal with the
schemes exclusively meant for women and
women's welfare. Presently, there are two
schemes (after merger) relating to women in the
Ministry.
15.4 The Ministry of Labour & Employment
has Plan Schemes in the areas of Employment,
Central Board For Worker's Education, National
Labour Institute, Rehabilitation of Bonded
Labour and Labour Bureau for the benefit of
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Together these constitute the Scheduled Caste
Sub Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)
respectively.
15.5 As per the Government's directives, 10%
of plan allocations are to be earmarked for
specific projects/schemes in the North-Eastern
States and Sikkim. Thus, Ministry of Labour has
allocated funds to the tune of Rs. 90.00 Crore
during 2009-10 for such Schemes.
15.6 The Ministry of Labour & Employment
provides Grants-in-aid to Research and
A c a d e m i c I n s t i t u t i o n s a n d Vo l u n t a r y
Organisations for undertaking research in labour
related matters. During 2009-10, a budget
allocation of Rs.25.00 lakh has been made.
During last three years, 24 research studies in
the areas of Labour Welfare, Social Security,
Industrial Relations, Enforcement of Minimum
Wages and Employment Services and Training
etc. have been completed. Presently, 16
Research Studies are in the pipeline.
15.7 Apart from the Plan programmes, the
Ministry also has Non-Plan programmes for
various activities relating to Employment &
Training, Industrial Relations, Safety & Health of
workers, Workers' Education, Social Security of
the Workers in the Organized Sector,
International Cooperation, Research &
Statistics, Welfare of SC/ST and Other
Backward Classes etc. besides other
Secretariat Social Services and Schemes. The
non-plan expenditure during 2007-08 was
Rs.1647.75 crore as against BE of Rs.1571.79
crore. In 2008-09, as against BE of Rs.1726.53,
the expenditure was Rs.1903.76 Crore. For the
year 2009-10, the BE provision is Rs. 1832.13
Crore. The details of Non-Plan BE and
Expenditure are given in Table 15.2.

Table 15.1
PLAN PROVISIONS AND EXPENDITURE
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. Division(s)/Schemes 11 th Plan Annual Plan Annual Plan Annual
No (2007-12) (2007-08) (2008-09) Plan
Approved (2009-10)
Outlay Approv Actual Approv Actual Approved
ed Exp. ed Exp. Outlay
Outlay outlay
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 DGE&T 828.18 108.33 1086.3 314.04 1083.83 1134.17
2
2 Occupational Health & 56.45 5.80 5.93 15.90 12.47 15.09
Safety
(DGMS & DGFASLI)
3 Industrial Relations 41.38 6.65 5.40 7.45 7.14 6.50
4 Child Labour 579.16 175.05 155.91 156.06 157.81 100.00
5 Women Labour 2.39 0.51 0.38 -- -- --
6 Labour Statistics 38.02 5.59 8.41 7.80 8.00 9.00

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 7 National Labour 22.10 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Institute (NLI)
8 Grants-in-aid Scheme 1.33 0.25 0.15 0.75 0.29 0.50
for Research Studies
9 Workers’ Education 44.21 9.30 9.30 9.50 9.50 9.00
10 Rehabilitation of 13.26 2.00 1.09 2.00 1.20 1.00
Bonded Labour
11 Information Technology 8.84 2.00 1.57 2.00 1.50 0.50
12. Social Security for 574.70 5.00 0.76 1.00 0.00 0.00
unorganized Sector
Workers and Health
Insurance for
unorganized Sector
Workers
13. Rashtriya Swasthya 250.00 101.65 350.00
Bima Yojana
TOTAL 2210.02 325.48* 280.22 771.50** 1388.39 1630.76***

* Excludes civil work component of Rs.19.52 Crore transferred to Ministry of Urban Development.
** Excludes civil work component of Rs.28.50 Crore transferred to Ministry of Urban Development.
*** Excludes civil work component of Rs.19.25 Crore transferred to Ministry of Urban Development.

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 Table 15.2

NON-PLAN PROVISIONS AND EXPENDITURE

(Rs. in crore)
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Sl. Actual Actual Actual
No. Scheme BE Exp BE Exp BE Exp BE
Secretariat Social
1 Services 17.20 15.09 19.80 16.44 22.50 23.05 35.00
2 Research & Statistics 5.72 5.39 6.38 5.81 6.68 8.11 10.93
3 Industrial Relations 20.81 19.82 28.50 21.71 28.75 31.38 47.15
Working Conditions &
4 Safety 31.22 27.10 32.17 29.55 35.00 40.43 51.75
5 Labour Education 22.00 23.71 27.06 27.06 27.00 29.85 29.70
Labour Welfare
6 Schemes 162.22 153.03 263.79 252.37 268.53 255.52 269.91
Transfer to Reserve
7 Funds 161.05 162.42 273.05 231.69 279.50 253.68 270.00
8 Social Security 853.44 1353.44 854.80 1005.79 982.63 1183.57 1010.90
International
9 Cooperation 7.55 5.61 8.06 6.14 8.56 8.17 9.40
10 Other Grants- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Compensation to
Families of HD Inter-
State Vehicle drivers
killed in accidents
11 Other Items 0.76 0.24 0.78 0.21 0.86 0.61 0.86
12 Welfare of SC/ST and 2.25 2.01 2.50 2.19 3.52 3.24 5.06
other Backward
Classes
Aid material &
13 equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
14 Employment 20.00 18.32 22.40 19.4 26.00 28.46 39.47
15 Training 28.00 26.59 32.50 29.39 37.00 37.69 52.00
Total 1332.22 1812.77 1571.79 1647.75 1726.53 1903.76 1832.13

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 WELFARE OF
16 SCHEDULED CASTES
AND SCHEDULED TRIBES
16.1 In line with the general policy of the
Government, the Ministry of Labour &
Employment has formulated several special
schemes, which provide various benefits to the
members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes.
SPECIAL SCHEMES FOR SCHEDULED
CASTES / TRIBES
?Coaching-cum-Guidance Centres for
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
?Special Coaching Schemes
?Computer Training
?Labour Welfare Funds / Schemes
?Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour
?Survey & Research Studies
Coaching-cum-Guidance Centres for
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
16.2 The scheme was launched in 1969-70 in
4 Centres on a pilot basis. Keeping in view the
success of the scheme, it was extended to
another 18 States. At present, 23 Coaching-
cum-Guidance Centres are functioning in 23
states / Union Territories (one of them at Jowai is
in the process of being made fully functional).
These centres provide Occupational
Information, Individual Guidance and organize
confidence Building Programme for the benefit
of the job seekers belonging to Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes and review the
Old registered cases. The applicants are
provided guidance at the time of their
registration with the Employment Exchanges
and also when they are sponsored against
notified vacancies. The Centres also follow up
with the employers for placement against
vacancies reserved for the Scheduled Caste
and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
16.3 In addition, thirteen of these Centres
provide facilities for training in shorthand and
typing. The physical achievements of various
Coaching-cum-Guidance Centres from
01.04.2009 to 30.09.2009 are given below :-
Activity Number of
candidates
covered
Registration Guidance 27099
Pre-Submission Guidance* 1235
Confidence Building Programme 8532
Training in Typing and Shorthand 4757
Pre-Recruitment Training(PRT) 2421
* Guidance given to candidates before submission to the
respective employer for selection / interview.
Special Coaching Scheme
16.4 To facilitate the recruitment against
reserved vacancies in various Central
Government Ministries / Departments, the
Directorate General of Employment & Training
has launched another scheme namely ' Special
Coaching Scheme ' for Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes so as to enable SC / ST job
seekers to appear in competitive examinations
conducted by Staff Selection Commission and
other Recruitment Boards for recruitment to
Group 'C' posts. This scheme was launched in
1973 on a pilot basis at Delhi and Ghaziabad and
26 phases of this scheme have been completed
so far.
16.5 Encouraged with the success of the
above scheme, the scheme was extended to
more places through the Coaching-cum-
Guidance Centres located at Bangalore,
Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati,
Hissar, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jabalpur, Jaipur,
Jammu, Jallaundhar, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata,
M a n d i , N a g p u r, R a n c h i , S u r a t &
Thiruvanathapuram, in a phased manner and
so far fourteen phases of the Scheme have been
completed and 15 phase is in progress w.e.f.
1.7.2009. 11599 SC / ST candidates have
successfully completed coaching under this
programme upto 30.09.2009.
Computer Training to SC / ST Educated Job
Seekers
16.6 This Scheme was started with effect
from February, 2004, with a view to provide six
months Computer Training to SC / ST educated
Job seekers registered with the Employment
Exchanges through outsourcing training
facilities. The scheme has been modified
keeping in view the demand of trained
Manpower in the job market. During the current
year w.e.f. August, 2009, 'O' level computer
training for one year to 1000 SC / ST candidates
through DOEACC society is being provided
under the supervision of 20 CGCs. This training
will enhance the employability of the candidates
and fetch them better jobs in the labour market.
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LABOUR WELFARE FUNDS / SCHEMES
16.7 A number of schemes providing medical,
housing, educational, recreational, water supply
and family welfare benefits are being
implemented for workers (including SCs / STs
persons and Persons With Disabilities) engaged
in Mica Mines, Iron Ore, Manganese Ore and
Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone and Dolomite
Mines, Cine and Beedi workers under the five
Welfare Funds, namely, Mica Mines Labour
Welfare Fund; Limestone & Dolomite Mines
Labour Welfare Fund; Iron Ore Mines,
Manganese Ore Mines and Chrome Ore Mines
Labour Welfare Fund; Cine Workers Welfare
Fund; and Beedi Workers Welfare Fund set up
by the Acts of Parliament. No separate data is
maintained with regard to budget / expenditure /
number of persons benefited in respect of SCs /
STs Persons and Persons with Disabilities.
REHABILITATION OF BONDED LABOUR
16.8 The system of debt bondage in India is
an outcome of certain categories of
indebtedness involving certain economically
exploited, helpless and weaker sections of the
society. This system originated from the uneven
social structure characterized by inequitable
distribution of land and assets. It has been
observed that a very large number of identified
and released bonded labourers belong to the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Categories.
16.9 In order to assist the State Governments
in the task of rehabilitation of released bonded
labourers, this Ministry of Labour & Employment
launched a “Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme
for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour” in May,
1978. Under the scheme grants are provided
towards rehabilitation assistance to the State
Governments on 50:50 basis. The scheme has
undergone qualitative changes from time to time
and has been progressively liberalized. The
rehabilitation assistance has since been
enhanced to Rs. 20,000/- per bonded labourer
w.e.f. May, 2000 and in case of North Eastern
States, 100% rehabilitation assistance is
provided. An amount of Rs. 48.00 Lakh was
incurred as financial assistance to the States
under the above Centrally Sponsored Scheme
during 2009-10(upto 30.9.2009). As many as
25 bonded labourers were identified and
rehabilitated in the same period. Financial
assistance has also provided to states for
awareness generation, survey and
identification of bonded labour. So far 2,68,161
bonded labourers have been rehabilitated under
this scheme. As per the report of the National
Commission on Rural Labour, 1991, 86.6% of
the identified bonded labour belong to SC/ST
category, so benefits of the scheme are flowing
in that proportion to these categories of bonded
labourers.
16.10 Detailed guidelines have been issued to
the State Governments for implementing the
scheme. It has been emphasized that the
rehabilitation process should have two
components (i) psychological rehabilitation and
(ii) physical and economic rehabilitation. In so
far as psychological rehabilitation is concerned,
the released bonded labourers who have been
used to the world of domination and servitude
need to be assured that he is entitled to earn his
economic livelihood and decent living like other
human beings. Regarding economic
rehabilitation, the scheme for rehabilitation of
bonded labourer should be selected keeping in
view the choice of the bonded labourer. The
State Governments have also been advised to
integrate / dovetail this scheme with other
ongoing poverty alleviation schemes such as
Swaran Jayanti Gram Swa Rozgar
Yojana(SJGSRY), Special Component Plan for
SC/ST, Tribal Sub Plan etc. so as to pool the
resources for meaningful rehabilitation of
bonded labourers. A Special Group under the
chairpersonship of Secretary(Labour &
Employment) has been monitoring the
implementation of the Bonded Labour
System(Abolition) Act, 1976 through regional
meetings with the representatives of State
Governments / Union Territories. So far the
Special Group has held 18 meetings.
Survey and Research Studies
16.11 Labour Bureau has been conducting,
inter-alia, the following two separate Studies on
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Workers :-
i) Working and Living Conditions of the
Scheduled Caste Workers engaged in
four groups of Unclean occupations viz.
Sweeping and Scavenging, Flaying and
Tanning, Bone crushing and Shoe-
making in urban areas. Coverage of
these has now been extended to also
cover clean occupations and the
adjoining rural areas of the selected
centres.
ii) S o c i o - e c o n o m i c c o n d i t i o n s o f
Scheduled Tribe Labour in industrial
cities at selected centres / belt.
16.12 Bureau has so far conducted 9 surveys
in Scheduled Castes centres and 9 surveys in
Scheduled Tribes centres. Reports on all the 9
surveys relating to SC centres and 8 ST centres
have been released. The last survey has been
conducted in Scheduled Tribes belt of
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Kalahandi, Bolangir & Koraput districts of Orissa
in the month of September, 2009. The
processing of data is in pregress.
16.13 Sixteenth meeting of the Inter
Departmental Direction Committee (IDDC) on
the surveys relating to working and living
conditions / socio economic conditions of
workers belonging to the SC / ST communities
was held in Labour Bureau, Shimla on 22nd
August, 2007. The committee, inter-alia,
decided that in future the Scheduled Castes
surveys may be conducted in two States
adjoining each other by repeating one centre
where SC survey has already been conducted.
RESERVATION IN THE MINISTRY OF
LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
16.14 Data on representation of Scheduled
Castes(SCs) / Scheduled Tribes(STs)
employees in the Ministry of Labour &
Employment is furnished in Table 16.1.
16.15 As per the requirement of the 'Persons
With Disabilities' (Equal Opportunities,
Protection of Rights and full participation) Act,
1995, 3% posts are to be reserved for Persons
With Disabilities (Physically Handicapped
Persons). The data and number of posts held by
disabled persons is furnished in Table 16.2.

Table 16.1
REPRESENTATION OF SCs / STs IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
INCLUDING ITS ATTACHED AND SUBORDINATE OFFICES
Category of Total number of Due as per In position Surplus(+)
Employees Employees reservation Shortfall(-)
(as on 1.1.2009)
SC ST SC ST SC ST
Group ‘A’ 790 119 55 160 58 41 (+) 3 (+)
Group ‘B’ 974 146 68 178 70 32 (+) 2 (+)
Group ‘C’ 3514 527 246 726 256 199 (+) 10 (+)
Group ‘D’ 1884 283 132 742 165 459 (+) 33 (+)
Total 7162 1075 501 1806 549 731 (+) 48 (+)

Table 16.2
REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
PERSONS) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING ITS
ATTACHED AND SUBORDINATE OFFICES
Categories of Employees Total number of employees Number of posts held by
(as on 1.1.2009) disabled persons
Group ‘A’ 790 3
Group ‘B’ 974 8
Group ‘C’ 3514 87
Group ‘D’ 1884 49

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17 LABOUR STATISTICS
Functions and Organizational Set-up of
Labour Bureau Chandigarh / Shimla:
17.1 Ever since its inception in 1946, Labour
Bureau has been engaged in collection,
compilation, analysis and dissemination of
labour statistics at All India level on different
facets of labour. The statistics help in providing
vital inputs for formulation of suitable policies
and for suggesting appropriate ameliorative
measures to improve the conditions of different
segments of labour force.
The main activities of the Bureau include:
?
Compilation and maintenance of Consumer
Price Index Numbers for (i) Industrial
Workers; (ii) Agricultural and Rural
Labourers, (iii) Retail Price Index of Selected
Essential Commodities in Urban and Rural
Areas and (iv) Wage Rate Indices;
?
Collection, compilation and dissemination of
statistical information on various aspects of
labour such as employment, wages and
earnings, absenteeism, labour turnover,
social security, welfare amenities, industrial
relations, etc. on the basis of statutory and
voluntary returns under different Labour
Acts;
?
Conducting research studies and surveys on
labour related matters in organized/
unorganized sectors covering, inter alia,
SC/ST Workers, Women Labour, Contract
Workers and occupational wage survey in
manufacturing industries, mines, plantations
and service sector;
?
Imparting training to State/UT personnel and
the trainees sponsored by various State and
Central agencies; and
?
Bringing out regular and ad-hoc publications
in the field of labour.
17.2 The two main wings of Labour Bureau
are at Chandigarh and Shimla and its four
Regional offices are at Ahmedabad, Kolkata,
Chennai and Kanpur with a Sub-Regional office
of Ahemdabad office at Mumbai.
Major Activities and Achievements of Labour
Bureau
(I) Consumer Price Indices
17.3 The Consumer Price Indices compiled &
maintained by Labour Bureau on a regular
monthly basis are as under:-
(a) Consumer Price Index Numbers for
Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) base 2001=100
1. Consumer Price Index Numbers for
Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) which measure
the rate of change in prices of a fixed basket
of goods and services consumed by the
working class population, are compiled and
maintained by Labour Bureau, an attached
office of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment, since 1946.
2. Labour Bureau has compiled and released
the Consumer Price Index Numbers for
Industrial Workers on base: 2001=100 from
January, 2006 to September, 2009.
3. These Index Numbers are utilized for
revision of wages, determination of variable
dearness allowance, measuring inflationary
trends and for policy formulation.
4. The weighting diagrams for new series were
derived on the basis of the Working Class
Family Income and Expenditure Survey
conducted during 1999-2000. The details of
weights for broad groups under CPI -IW
2001=100 is given in Box 17.1
5. Repeat House Rent Surveys are also
conducted at six monthly regular intervals.
One hundred fifty six housing indices for 78
centres @ 2 indices per centre are compiled
every year. The house rent indices upto the
15th round (survey period January, 2009 to
June, 2009) in respect of 78 centres have
been compiled and utilised in the
compilation of indices.
6. The index numbers are released on the last
working day of every succeeding month
through Press Release, Fax, E-mail,
Monthly Index Letter. These are also
published in the Bureau's monthly
publication “ Indian Labour Journal” besides
putting them on the Bureau's Website-
www.labourbureau.nic.in
7. 18th Central Training Programme for Price
Collectors/Price Supervisors from various
states was organized at Shimla during 10-14
September, 2009.
8. The indices on base: 2001=100 upto the
month of September, 2009 have been
compiled and released.
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9. The three statements on CPI (IW) on Annual
Percentage Variations, Monthly Percentage
Variations and Annual Rates of Inflation are
at Tables 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3 respectively.
17.4 An annual Report on Consumer Price
Index Numbers for Industrial Workers containing
useful information on index numbers at
Group/Sub group level is also brought out by the
Bureau. The Annual Report on CPI(IW) on
base:2001=100 for the year 2008 is under
printing.
(b) Index Review Committee
17.5 T h e M i n i s t r y o f L a b o u r &
Employment, Government of India had
constituted a high powered Index Review
Committee (IRC) under the Chairmanship of
Prof. G.K. Chadha, Member of the Prime
Minister's Economic Advisory Council, in the
rank of Minister of State in the Union
Cabinet, in November, 2006. The tripartite
Committee consisted of representatives
from Central Trade Unions, Employer's
Organizations, Central/State Government
representatives and an academician. Prof.
G.K. Chadha, Chairman of the Index Review
Committee submitted its report to the Labour
Secretary, Government of India, New Delhi
on 22nd April, 2009.
17.6 The Committee held its deliberations
at various places throughout the spread of
the country. The Committee considered all
the aspects relating to the compilation of
Consumer Price Index Numbers for
Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). Some of the
main recommendations include setting up of
a National Level Standing Tripartite
Committee so as to have regular
consultations with the stake holders viz.
Trade Unions, Employers' Organizations,
Government, associations of Women's
Organizations and NGOs., Regional Level
Committees to oversee price collection
work, early revision of base year (CPI-IW)
but not later than 10 years so as to be in line
with the recommendations of International
Labour Organization, toning up of price
supervision mechanism, improvements in
training programmes, enhancement of Price
Collection/Price Supervision honorarium,
inclusion of sectors such as construction
and handloom in addition to seven sectors
presently covered and selection of more
centres, certain methodological changes in
compilation of House Rent Indices to be
applicable in the next series etc.
17.7 The recommendations of the IRC has
been examined in response to the action
proposed to be taken by Labour Bureau,
who has agreed for implementation, in
general, in the next series, to be revised.
(c) Consumer Price Index Numbers for Rural
Labourers and for Agricultural Labourers
[CPI (RL/AL)] (Base: 1986-87=100)
17.8 CPI Numbers for Rural labourers and its
subset Agricultural Labourers are being
compiled for 20 States and All-India on base
1986-87=100 on a monthly basis. These index
numbers are used for revision and fixation of
minimum wages in respect of the employments
in agriculture under the Minimum Wages Act,
1948.
17.9 The Monthly indices and annual rate of
inflation are presented in Table 17.4 & Table
17.5. The Annual Report on CPI Numbers for
Agricultural and Rural Labourers (Base:1986-
87=100) for the year 2007-08 has been
released.
(d) Retail Price Index of 31 Essential
Commodities in Urban areas
17.10 Retail Price Indices in respect of 31
selected essential commodities in urban areas
are also compiled every month and supplied to
the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and
Public Distribution every month with the
objective to monitor the movement in prices of
these selected commodities and to take timely
remedial action. These indices are compiled on
the basis of Weighting Diagrams derived from
the Weights determined under Consumer Price
Index Numbers for Industrial Workers and Price
data collected under these series. Retail Price
Indices in respect of 31 selected items on the
basis of New Series on base: 2001=100 are also
being compiled every month with effect from
January, 2006 index. The indices upto
September, 2009 have been compiled and
supplied to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs,
Food and Public Distribution, New Delhi.
17.11 As per the recommendation of the ILO,
the Family Income and Expenditure Surveys
should at least be conducted at intervals not
more than 10 years. These surveys are
conducted under the guidance of the Technical
Advisory Committee on Statistics of Prices and
Cost of Living (TAC on SPCL). Accordingly,
Labour Bureau, adhering to the
recommendation of ILO, has started the work to
update the existing series to probable base:
2011=100.
(e) Repeat House Rent Survey
17.12 As a corollary to the main Working Class
Family Income and Expenditure Survey, Repeat
House Rent Surveys at 78 centres with the base:
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2001=100 are conducted and 156 Housing
Indices for 78 centres @ 2 indices per centre are
to be compiled. These indices are used in
compilation of CPI (IW). The House Rent Indices
for 15th round (Survey period Jan., 2009 to
June., 2009) in respect of 78 centres were also
compiled and released with the base:
2001=100.
(f) Wage Rate Index Numbers
17.13 Wage Rate Index Numbers are compiled
on the basis of data thrown up by the Second
Round of Occupational Wage Survey (1963-65).
These depict the relative change experienced in
wage rates over a period of time with 1963-
65=100 as base year. These indices are
compiled for twenty one selected industries in
three sectors viz., Manufacturing, Plantations
and Mining. Sector-wise details of industries
covered and percentage of workers covered to
total employment in each sector is given in Box
17.2
17.14 The indices are compiled using data on
basic wage and dearness allowance, which are
of regular nature of earnings of the workers in
organised sector in India. Wage Rate Index
Numbers have been compiled upto the year
2006. Processing of data and compilation of
Wage Rate Index Numbers for the year 2007 is
under progress. Information of Wage Rate
Index Numbers, Absolute Wage Rates and Real
Wage Rates (at 1960 price) in selected 21
industries for the year 2003 to 2006 are also
given in Table 17.6.
(II) Statutory and Voluntary Returns
17.15 Labour Bureau collects, compiles and
disseminates labour statistics on different facets
of labour based on Annual statutory returns
received from various States and UT authorities
under the provisions of various Labour
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Enactments and voluntary statistics relating to
industrial disputes, closures, lay-offs and
retrenchments furnished every month by the
State and Central Labour Departments to the
Labour Bureau as given in Table 17.7.
(III) Field Surveys and Studies
17.16 As the data compiled from periodic
returns do not meet all the requirements for
planning and policy formulation in the field of
labour. The Bureau conducts periodic/ad-hoc
surveys on different aspects of labour such as: i)
Employment, ii)Wages and Earnings,
iii)Working and Living Conditions of workers
engaged in the Organized and Unorganized
sectors of the economy to bridge the gap in the
availability of labour statistics..
DETAILS OF IMPORTANT SURVEYS /
STUDIES
(a) Rural Labour Enquiry
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Rural Labour Enquiries are of great
assistance in designing the policies and
programmes undertaken with the objective
of ameliorating the living and working
conditions of rural labour. The data for the
purpose is collected by the NSSO as a part
of its general Employment & Unemployment
Surveys conducted on quinquennial basis.
The responsibility of preparation and
publication of reports on the findings of the
survey is upon Labour Bureau. The
Organisation brings out reports on different
aspects of Rural Labour Households viz., (i)
Indebtedness, (ii) Consumption
Expenditure, (iii) Wages & Earnings, (iv)
Employment & Unemployment and (v)
General Characteristics of Rural Labour
Households.
?
The consumer expenditure data collected
through RLE is being utilised for derivation of
weighting diagrams for construction of
series of CPI Numbers for Agricultural and
Rural Labourers. The weighting diagrams
for the current series of CPI Numbers for
Agricultural and Rural Labourers with base
1986-87=100 were derived from the
consumer expenditure data collected during
38th Round of NSS (1983). This series
(1986-87=100) had replaced the old series
(1960-61=100) with effect from November,
1995 index. The CPI Numbers for
Agricultural and Rural Labourers facilitate
fixation and revision of minimum wages in
employment in agriculture and rural areas
under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
?
Under this scheme, Labour Bureau also
collects wage rate data for 18 agricultural
and non-agricultural occupations regularly
every month from 600 sample villages. This
data is used for ascertaining the extent of
implementation of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948. The data is also of immense use for
drawing up appropriate policies and
programmes for conducting cost studies and
for estimating the national/State income.
ACHIEVEMENTS UPTO 31.10.2009:
Report writing
?RLE (2004-2005) report on “Employment &
Unemployment of Rural Labour
Households” has been released.
?RLE (2004-2005) report on “Wages &
Earnings of Rural Labour Households” has
been compiled and submitted for approval.
CPI Numbers on Base: 1986-87=100:
?Processing of rural retail price data collected
from 600 sample villages are being done
regularly on monthly basis.
?Consumer Price Index Numbers with base
1986-87=100 separately for Agricultural and
Rural Labourers for 20 States and all-India
were compiled and published upto the
month of September, 2009.
?Annual Report on CPI Numbers for
Agricultural and Rural Labourers
(Base:1986-87=100) for the year 2007-2008
was released.
Wage Rate Data:
?Collection of wage rate data for 18
agricultural and non-agricultural
occupations from 600 sample villages with
effect from July, 1986 is being done regularly
on monthly basis.
?Wage rate statistics were compiled and
published upto the month of September,
2009 in the Indian Labour Journal.
?A booklet titled “Wage Rates in Rural India”
for the year 2007-2008 was released.
(b) Occupational Wage Surveys
Occupational Wage Surveys (OWS) are
being conducted since the year 1958-59 in
different rounds with the objective of providing
data/information required to obtain:
?
Occupation-wise data on employment,
wage rates and dearness allowance for
building up Wage Rate Index Numbers; and
?
Data on different components of pay roll
earnings in different occupations for
scientific studies of inter-industry and intra-
industry differentials in earnings in
plantation, mining manufacturing and
service sector industries.
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Achievements:
i) The report on Four Mining (Coal Mines, Iron
Ore Mines, Manganese Mines and Oil
Mines) industries has been released under
6th round of OWS.
ii) The report in respect of Five Textiles (Cotton,
Woollen, Silk, Synthetic and Jute) Industries
has been released. The report on Textile
Garments industry has also been released.
iii) The field survey in respect of Ten
Engineering Industries namely i) Ship
Building and Repairing, ii) Manufacture of
Locomotives, Railway Wagons, Coaches
and Parts, iii) Manufacture of Motor Vehicles
and Parts, iv) Manufacture of Motor Cycles
Scooters and Parts, v)Manufacture of
Bicycles, Cycle Rickshaws and Parts, vi)
Manufacture of Air Crafts and Parts, vii)
Manufacture of Refrigerators and Air
Conditioners, viii) Manufacture of Television
sets and Tele-printers, ix) Manufacture of
Electronic Computers, Components Control
Instruments, Accessories and parts and x)
Manufacture of Watches and Clocks, under
6th round of OWS launched in December,
2007 has been completed. The data
processing and drafting of the report has
also been completed. The report has been
released.
iv) The field survey in respect of Nine
Engineering i) Iron and Steel Industry, ii)
Manufacturing of Casting and Forging
(Ferrous), iii) Manufacturing of Agricultural
Machinery, Equipments and Parts, iv)
Manufacturing of Textile Machinery and Jute
Machinery, v) Manufacturing of Machine
Tools, their Parts and Accessories, vi)
Manufacturing of Electrical Apparatus,
Appliances and Other Parts Excluding
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Repair, viii) Manufacturing of Prime Movers,
Boilers, Steam Generation Plants and Parts
and ix) Aluminum Manufacturing Industries
was launched in the third week of August,
2008 and the field survey in respect of all the
536 sample units has been completed. Data
entry of 520 units has also been completed.
v) Finalisation of frame and sampling of units in
respect of ten Manufacturing Industries,
namely, i) Manufacture of Footwear
(excluding repair) except vulcanized or
moulded rubber or plastic footwear, ii)
Petroleum Refineries, iii) Manufacture of
Basic Industrial Organic, Inorganic
Chemicals and Gases, iv) Manufacture of
Fertilizers (Inorganic, Organic and Mixed), v)
Manufacture of Drugs and Medicines, vi)
Manufacture of Toilet Soap, Washing Soap
and Soap Powder, vii) Manufacture of
Matches, viii) Manufacture of Glass and
Glass Products, ix) Manufacture of Cement,
x) Manufacture of Tyre and Tubes under
Sixth round of OWS has been completed.
The planning of the field survey remained
under progress.
(c) Contract Labour Survey
17.17 Contract Labour Surveys aims at
studying the extent & nature of problems and
working conditions of contract labour employed
in different segments of industries. Under
the contract labour surveys information is
collected on Employment, Wages and
Earnings, Working Conditions, Labour Welfare,
Social Security and Industrial Relations, etc.
17.18 Labour Bureau has been conducting all
–India, industry specific Contract Labour
Surveys since 1956-57. So far 45 surveys have
been conducted in 39 industries (including
repeat surveys conducted in 6 industries, viz.
Iron Ore Mines, Rice Milling, Petroleum
Refineries and Oil Fields, Building &
Construction, Iron & Steel Industry and Mica
Mines). Reports on all these surveys have been
released.
17.19 The next Contract Labour Survey in
Petroleum Refineries and Oil Fields has been
launched in Oct., 2009 and is in progress.
(d) Socio-Economic Conditions of Women
Workers:
17.20 The scheme aims at collecting data on
women workers with a view to study their
working and living conditions and welfare
facilities available to them vis-a-vis the relevant
Labour Laws. So far 21 surveys have been
conducted under the segment and all the reports
thereon released. The last survey was
conducted in the plantation industry in Oct.,
2008 for which the report has already been
released.
(e) Working and Living Conditions of
Workers in Unorganised Sector of
Industries/Employments:
17.21 The aim of the survey is to collect data on
working and living conditions of workers
engaged in the Unorganised Sector of Industries
/ employments for amelioration of their lot. So
far, 31 surveys have been conducted and all the
reports have been released.
(f) All India Survey on Evaluation of the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948:
17.22 The scheme aims at evaluating the
extent to which the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
has been implemented in various scheduled
employments in different parts of the country.
So far 27 such studies has been conducted and
all the reports released. The last two studies
was conducted in “Stone Breaking and Stone
Crushing” in Gujarat and Karnataka.
(g) Working and Living Conditions of Labour
belonging to SC/ST Communities:
17.23 Labour Bureau conducts following types
of enquiries under the segment.
Working and Living Conditions of the
Scheduled Castes workers engaged in four
Unclean-occupation in urban areas
o Sweeping and Scavenging
o Tanning and Flaying
o Bone-crushing
o Shoe Making
17.24 Scope of the survey has, however, been
extended to unclean occupations in factories
and the adjoining rural areas as well.
Working and Living Conditions of Scheduled
Tribes workers in Industrial Cities.
17.25 So far, Labour Bureau has conducted 9
Scheduled Castes workers and 9 Scheduled
Tribes workers surveys. The last ST survey was
conducted in Scheduled Tribes belt of
Kalahandi, Bilangir & Korapat district in the
month of Sept., 2009. The processing of the
data is under progress.
(h) “Quick Survey on Effect of Economic
Slowdown on Employment in India”
17.26 T h e Government has been
continuously watching the effect of
employment situation due to global financial
crisis/economic slowdown in India. A second
quick survey was conducted in 2581 units
relating to important sectors like mining,
textiles, metals, gems & jewellery,
automobile, transport and IT/BPO for the
quarter January-March, 2009 and an
increase of 2.76 lakhs jobs have been
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estimated in the survey as against a job loss
of about 5 lakh in various sectors during the
previous quarter ending December, 2008.
17.27 The Third Quarterly Report on “Effect
of Economic Slowdown on Employment in
India” for the quarter April to June, 2009
brought out by Labour Bureau on the basis
of survey conducted in 3003 units pertaining
to the sectors like textiles, metals, leather,
automobiles, Gems & Jewellery, Transport,
IT/BPO and Handloom/Powerloom in 21
centres across 11 States/UTs, however,
indicate the decline in overall employment
by 1.31 lakh.
17.28 In the fourth quarterly survey
conducted for the period July-September,
2009 in 2,873 units pertaining to textiles,
leather, metal, automobiles, gems &
j e w e l l e r y, t r a n s p o r t , I T / B P O a n d
handloom/powerloom drawn from 21
centres in 11 States/UT by Labour Bureau, it
was observed that the overall employment
has increased by about 5 lakh.
17.29 As revealed by the results of different
quarters studied, it may be observed that the
employment declined by 4.91 lakh during
the quarter Oct-Dec, 2008; increased by
2.76 lakh during Jan-March, 2009; again
declined by 1.31 lakh during April-June 2009
probably due to seasonality; and now
increased by 4.97 lakh during the current
quarter July-Sep, 2009. Thus overall
estimated employment in the selected
sectors has experienced a net addition of
1.51 lakh during the last one year period i.e
from Oct, 2008 to Sept, 2009. A statement
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giving sector-wise changes in estimated
employment based on various quarterly
survey results is at Box 17.3.
17.30 In pursuance of the President's
address to joint session of Parliament on 4th
June, 2009 with regards to submission of
five annual reports on employment among
others, the Government has also entrusted
to Labour Bureau for conducting one-time
annual labour force survey on employment
and unemployment during October-
D e c e m b e r, 2 0 0 9 i n a b o u t 5 0 0 0
villages/urban blocks covering 50000
households (@10 households per
village/urban blocks).
(i) Annual Survey of Industries
17.31 Labour Bureau is responsible for
processing and dissemination of data on
absenteeism, labour turnover, employment,
mandays worked, social security benefits,
earnings, labour cost and cost of production
collected through the Annual Survey of
Industries (ASI) under the Collection of Statistics
Act, 1953. The main objective of the ASI is to
build a systematic database on Absenteeism;
Labour Turnover; Earings; Employment, Labour
Cost and Cost of Production, and to analyze
various components of Labour Cost in
Manufacturing Industries.
17.32 Scope of the ASI extends to the entire
country except the States of Arunachal Pradesh,
Mizoram, Sikkim and the Union Territory of
Lakshadweep. The coverage of ASI is extended
to all factories registered under sections 2m(i)
and 2m(ii) of the Factories Act, 1948 and Beedi
and Cigar manufacturing establishments
registered under the Beedi and Cigar Workers
(Condition of Employment) Act, 1966. For
collection of data under ASI, factories in the
frame are classified into two sectors, viz. the
Census Sector and the Sample Sector. For ASI
2003-04, the Census Sector consists of all
factories in five less industrially developed
States/Union Territories; viz. Manipur,
Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands, all factories employing 100
or more workers for rest of the States /
Union Territories and factories declared as
submitting Joint Returns. The units not covered
under the Census Sector are covered under
Sample Sector. The comparative labour
statistics for the years 2003-04, 2004-05 and
2005-06, combined for both Census as well as
Sample Sector of industries is given in Box 17.4.
(j) Research
17.33 On the recommendations of the
Estimates Committee of the Lok Sabha in its 88th
Report, a small cell was set up in the Labour
Bureau in June, 1963 with a view to undertake
research on selected problems. Two
publications; i) Statistical Profile on Women
Labour; and ii) Digest of Indian Labour Research
are brought out by this cell. The main objective
of bringing out the Statistical Profile is to make
available all important data relating to women
labour at one place. The 8th edition of this Profile
(2007-08) is under finalisation. The Digest of
Indian Labour Research is brought out with the
main objective of making available the
annotated bibliography relating to research work
done in India in the field of Labour during a
specified time. Its eighth edition covering the
period 1998-2003 has been released. Studies
under ninth digest 2004-07 are under approval.
IV Training in Labour Statistics
17.34 The 47th Central Training programme in
Improvement of Labour Statistics was
conducted during 3-8 September, 2009 at
Shimla. In this programme 38 officers / officials
from various States / UTs /Central Departments
participated.
17.35 The 18th Central Training Programme on
Price Collection and Index compilation for Price
Supervisors and Price Collectors was held
during 10-14 September, 2008 at Labour
Bureau, Shimla. In this programme 44
officers/officials from various State
Governments participated.
17.36 A training programme was conducted on
14th Sept., 2009 sponsored by NASA in which
twenty three participants from Andaman &
Nicobar island took part.
17.37 A training programme for in service
officers of ISS cadre was organised from 15th to
19th Sept., 2009 for 11 officers of the rank of Joint
Director and above.
17.38 The Kanpur Regional Office of Labour
Bureau also renders assistance to different
State Governments / Union Territories in the
region for conducting the training programmes
for the benefit of the primary units. During the
period 12 programmes in the States of Bihar,
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
have been organized by the Regional Office
and 396 participants took part in them.
17.39 Two decentralized training programmes
were organized in State Capitals for the officers
of State Government. One in Chhattisgarh
(Raipur) during 16-17 February, 2009 and
another in West Bengal (Kolkata) during 26-27
October 2009 on improvement of Labour
Statistics and 71 State officers / officials
participated in these programme.
17.40 In Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad) one
decentralized training programme has been
proposed to be held during 16-18 November
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2009 regarding the improvement of Labour
Statistics.
17.41 One training programme in Price and
Labour Statistics is proposed to be conducted in
North-Eastern Region and the nominations
have been invited for this programme from N.E.
States.
V Publications:
17.42 The Bureau brings out a number of
publications based on the statistical research
work, studies and surveys. The list of
publication brought out during 2008 is given in
Table 17.8

Box 17.1
WEIGHTS FOR BROAD GROUPS UNDER CPI-IW 2001=100
Group Weight
Food 46.20
Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants 2.27
Fuel & Light 6.43
Housing 15.27
Clothing, Bedding & Footwear 6.57
Miscellaneous 23.26
Total 100.00

Box 17.2
Sector No. of Industries Percentage of Workers covered to total
employment in the sector
Manufacturing 14 67
Plantation 3 100
Mining 4 95

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 Box 17.3
Sector-wise changes in estimated employment based on four quarterly surveys results.
(in lakh)
Sl.No. Industry / Group Changes in employment during
Dec,08 over Mar, 09 over Jun, 09 over Sep,09 over
Sep, 08 Dec, 08 Mar, 09 June, 09
1 Mining -0.11 - - -
2 Textiles -1.72 2.08 -1.54 3.18
3 Leather - -0.33 0.07 -0.08
4 Metals -1.06 -0.29 -0.01 0.65
5 Automobiles -0.83 0.02 0.23 0.24
6 Gems & Jewellery -0.99 0.33 -0.20 0.58
7 Transport -0.96 -0.04 -0.01 0.00
8 IT/BPO 0.76 0.92 -0.34 0.26
9 Handloom/ - 0.07 0.49 0.15
Powerloom
Overall -4.91 2.76 -1.31 4.97
(-) Not covered.

Box 17.4
Sl. Parameters Years % Increase in
No. 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 over
2004-05
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Absenteeism Rate (%) 10.01 8.96 8.10 - 9.60
2. Labour Turnover Rates (%)
a. Accession 16.79 18.45 18.25 - 1.09
b. Separation 18.11 16.94 22.37 32.06
3. Employment
a. All Employees (No.) 7870081 8453624 9081024 7.43
b. All Workers (%) 77.34 78.06 78.31 0.32
c. Contract Workers (%) 19.00 20.68 22.38 8.22
4. Wages/Salaries per Manday
Worked (Rs.)
a. All Employees 233.71 239.91 255.94 6.69
b. All Workers 165.55 168.58 174.73 3.65
c. Contract Workers 100.96 109.71 116.40 6.10
5. Labour Cost per Manday 305.89 307.76 323.64 5.16
worked on Employees (Rs.)

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 Table 17.1

Comparative Statement of variations in Consumer Price Indices (CPI)

for Industrial Workers (IW)

Year CPI (IW) Percentage

variation (annual)
II. Base 1982=100 1989-90 173 6.36
1990-91 193 11.56
1991-92 219 13.47
1992-93 240 9.59
1993-94 258 7.50
1994-95 284 10.08
1995-96 313 10.21
1996-97 342 9.27
1997-98 366 7.02
1998-99 414 13.11
1999-2000 428 3.38
2000-2001 444 3.74
2001-2002 463 4.28
2002-2003 482 4.10
2003-2004 500 3.73
2004-2005 520 4.00
2005-2006 542 4.23
III. Base 2001=100 2006-07 125 6.83
2007-08 133 6.40
2008-09 145 9.02

Note : i). Index values are annual average of the respective financial year.
ii). The percentage variation for 1989-90 has been derived by converting the figures of
1982=100 by using linking factor i.e. 4.93. The converted figure for 1989-90 was 853.
iii) Similarly the percentage variation for 2006-07 has been derived by converting the
fitures of 2001=100 by using linking factor i.e. 4.63. The converted fiture for 2006-07
was 579.
iv) Value for the year 2005-06 w.e.f. Jan., 2006 have been derived from the figures of
2001=100 by using convertion factor (4.63)

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 Table 17.2

Monthly variation in CPI (IW) (Base : 2001=100)

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Month Index Percentag Index Percentag Index Percentag Index Percentage Index Percentage
e variation e variation e variation variation variation over
over over over over previous
previous previous previous previous month
month month month month
April 120 +0.91 128 +0.79 138 +0.73 150 +1.35
May 121 +0.72 129 +0.78 139 +0.72 151 +0.67
June 123 +1.61 130 +0.78 140 +0.72 153 +1.32
July 124 +0.88 132 +1.54 143 +2.14 160 +4.58
August 124 +0.00 133 +0.76 145 +1.40 162 +1.25
September 125 +0.81 133 0.00 146 +0.69 163 +0.62
October 127 +1.60 134 +0.75 148 +1.37
November 127 +0.00 134 0.00 148 0.00
December 127 0.00 134 0.00 147 -0.68
January 119 +0.18@ 127 0.00 134 0.00 148 +0.68
February 119 +0.00 128 +0.79 135 +0.75 148 0.00
March 119 +0.00 127 -0.78 137 +1.48 148 0.00
@ The Percentage variation for January, 2006 has been derived by converting the figures on base 2001=100 to the
previous base: 1982=100 by using linking factor of 4.63.

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 Table 17.3

184
ANNAUAL RATE OF INFLATION BASED ON ALL INDIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS
FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKERS

(1982=100) UPTO DECEMBER, 2005 AND (2001=100) ON WARDS

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006# 2007 2008 2009

Month Index Rate of Index Rate of Index Rate of Index Rate of Index Rate of Index Rate of Index Rate of Index Rate of
Inflation Inflation Inflation Inflation Inflation Inflation Inflation Inflation
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
January 467 4.94 483 3.43 504 4.35 526 4.37 119 4.75 127 6.72 134 5.51 148 10.45

February 466 5.19 484 3.86 504 4.13 525 4.17 119 4.95 128 7.56 135 5.47 148 9.63

March 468 5.17 487 4.06 504 3.49 525 4.17 119 4.95 127 6.72 137 7.87 148 8.03

April 469 4.69 493 5.12 504 2.23 529 4.96 120 5.10 128 6.67 138 7.81 150 8.70

May 472 4.66 494 4.66 508 2.83 527 3.74 121 6.26 129 6.61 139 7.75 151 8.63

June 476 4.16 497 4.41 512 3.02 529 3.32 123 7.56 130 5.69 140 7.69 153 9.29

July 481 3.89 501 4.16 517 3.19 538 4.06 124 6.69 132 6.45 143 8.33 160 11.89

August 484 3.86 499 3.10 522 4.61 540 3.45 124 6.30 133 7.26 145 9.02 162 11.72

September 485 4.30 499 2.89 523 4.81 542 3.63 125 6.83 133 6.40 146 9.77 163 11.64

October 487 4.06 503 3.29 526 4.57 548 4.18 127 7.30 134 5.51 148 10.45

November 489 3.60 504 3.07 525 4.17 553 5.33 127 6.33 134 5.51 148 10.45

December 484 3.20 502 3.72 521 3.78 550 5.57 127 6.91 134 5.51 147 9.70

N.B. @ Percentage increase over the figure of the corresponding month of the previous year.
# The inflation rate from Jan., 2006 to Dec, 2006 has been derived by converting the figures on base 2001=100 to the
previous base: 1982=100 by using the linking factor of 4.63.
 Table 17.4

Annual Rate of Inflation based on all-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers
(Base: 1986-87=100)

Month 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate
of of of of of of of
inflati inflati inflati inflati inflati inflati inflati
on@ on@ on@ on@ on@ on@ on@
1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
April 326 5.50 331 1.53 341 3.02 360 5.57 394 9.44 429 8.88 468 9.09
May 327 5.14 333 1.83 343 3.00 365 6.41 395 8.22 431 9.11 475 10.21
June 330 5.10 336 1.82 345 2.68 370 7.25 399 7.84 434 8.77 484 11.52
July 331 4.75 338 2.11 350 3.55 372 6.29 404 8.60 442 9.41 499 12.90
August 331 3.76 341 3.02 352 3.23 375 6.53 408 8.80 450 10.29 508 12.89
September 332 3.43 343 3.31 354 3.21 380 7.34 410 7.89 455 10.98 515 13.19
October 333 3.42 345 3.60 356 3.19 386 8.43 413 6.99 459 11.14
November 333 3.10 344 3.30 360 4.65 390 8.33 414 6.15 460 11.11
December 332 3.43 342 3.01 358 4.68 390 8.94 413 5.90 459 11.14
January 332 3.75 341 2.71 357 4.69 391 9.52 413 5.63 461 11.62
February 332 3.11 340 2.41 357 5.00 392 9.80 417 6.38 462 10.79
March 332 2.47 340 2.41 358 5.29 392 9.50 423 7.91 463 9.46

@Percentage increase over the figures of the corresponding month of the previous year.
Source: Labour Bureau, Shimla.

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 Table 17.5

186
Annual Rate of Inflation based on all-India Consumer Price Index for Rural Labourers (Base: 1986-87=100)

Month 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate Index Rate
of of of of of of of
inflati inflati inflati inflati inflati inflati inflati
on@ on@ on@ on@ on@ on@ on@
1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
April 328 5.13 334 1.83 344 2.99 362 5.23 395 9.12 429 8.61 468 9.09
May 329 5.11 335 1.82 345 2.99 367 6.38 396 7.90 431 8.84 475 10.21
June 332 4.73 338 1.81 347 2.66 372 7.20 400 7.53 435 8.75 484 11.26
July 334 4.70 340 1.80 353 3.82 374 5.95 404 8.02 442 9.41 498 12.67
August 333 3.74 343 3.00 354 3.21 376 6.21 408 8.51 450 10.29 507 12.67
September 334 3.41 345 3.29 356 3.19 381 7.02 410 7.61 455 10.98 514 12.97
October 335 3.40 347 3.58 358 3.17 387 8.10 413 6.72 459 11.14
November 335 2.76 346 3.28 362 4.62 391 8.01 414 5.88 460 11.11
December 334 3.09 344 2.99 361 4.94 391 8.31 413 5.63 459 11.14
January 334 3.73 343 2.69 359 4.66 391 8.91 414 5.88 461 11.35
February 335 3.40 343 2.39 359 4.66 393 9.47 417 6.11 462 10.79
March 334 2.45 342 2.40 360 5.26 393 9.17 423 7.63 464 9.69

@Percentage increase over the figures of the corresponding month of the previous year.

Source: Labour Bureau, Shimla.

 Table 17.6
Wage Rate Index, Absolute Wage Rates and Real Wage Rates for the year 2002-2005 (As in January)
Sl. Industry Wage Rate Index Absolute Wage Rate Real Wage Rate
No (1963-65=100) (At Current Prices) (At 1960 Prices)
.
2003 2004 2005 2006 2003 2004 2005 2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
A. Manufacturing Ind.(1-14) 3756.4 3894.6 3967.0 4138.7 178.05 184.80 187.85 196.04 7.28 7.29 7.11 6.98
1. Cotton Textiles 3000.7 3120.5 3169.2 3305.6 162.65 169.35 172.35 179.99 6.65 6.68 6.52 6.41
2. Cement 4634.9 4795.1 5242.7 5496.3 208.74 215.96 236.11 247.53 8.54 8.52 8.94 8.82
3. CigaretteFactories 3714.9 4126.1 4451.0 4594.0 182.19 202.35 218.29 225.30 7.45 7.99 8.26 8.02
4. Hydrogenated Oils 3439.3 3643.7 3665.0 3782.1 175.74 186.19 187.28 193.26 7.19 7.35 7.09 6.88
5. Jute Textiles 4531.3 4600.9 4873.1 5024.5 166.86 169.41 179.43 185.00 6.82 6.69 6.79 6.59
6. Electrical Machinery 5095.7 5253.2 4441.1 4584.7 258.46 266.45 225.26 232.54 10.57 10.52 8.53 8.28
7. Match Factories 2637.9 3091.6 3179.4 3319.7 90.39 105.94 108.95 113.76 3.70 4.18 4.12 4.05
8. Paper/Paper Products 4474.4 4663.5 4664.1 4927.4 166.38 173.41 173.43 183.22 6.80 6.84 6.56 6.52
9. Railway Workshops 5038.4 5224.0 5510.2 5784.3 276.99 287.19 302.93 318.00 11.33 11.33 11.47 11.32
10. Smelting & Refining 3085.9 3256.9 3426.5 3582.2 159.45 168.29 177.05 185.10 6.52 6.64 6.70 6.59
11. Soap Factories 4415.6 4706.8 4847.2 5082.3 226.47 241.41 248.61 260.67 9.26 9.53 9.41 9.28
12. Sugar 4758.0 4960.7 5206.7 5538.6 159.20 165.91 174.44 185.53 6.51 6.55 6.60 6.61
13. Silk Textiles 2973.2 3101.9 3109.3 3237.0 135.74 141.79 142.02 147.77 5.55 5.60 5.38 5.26
14. Woollen Textiles 2492.3 2605.9 2693.1 2775.7 124.83 130.50 134.98 138.91 5.11 5.15 5.11 4.95
B. Mining Industries 5845.8 5942.0 5997.6 6286.5 247.90 252.13 253.98 265.48 10.14 9.95 9.61 9.45
15. Coal Mines 6061.7 6169.9 6195.9 6458.8 272.10 276.98 278.14 289.94 11.13 10.93 10.53 10.33
16. Iron Ore Mines 4702.5 4694.9 4969.3 5210.3 143.87 143.73 152.05 159.51 5.88 5.67 5.76 5.68
17. Manganese Mines 5126.7 5157.5 5373.4 6115.8 104.95 105.58 110.00 125.20 4.29 4.17 4.16 4.46
18. Mica Mines 3323.7 3470.1 3514.6 3590.5 74.02 77.28 78.27 79.96 3.03 3.05 2.96 2.85
C. Plantation Industries 2482.0 2537.0 2586.2 2638.5 54.89 56.16 57.20 58.19 2.24 2.22 2.17 2.07
19. Coffee Plantations 4271.0 4283.1 4397.3 4622.8 67.00 67.19 68.99 72.52 2.74 2.65 2.61 2.58
20. Rubber Plantations 4724.7 4941.0 5264.2 5227.7 85.57 89.49 95.34 94.68 3.50 3.53 3.61 3.37
21. Tea Plantations 2225.9 2281.4 2316.3 2351.7 52.75 54.07 54.90 55.66 2.16 2.13 2.08 1.98
All Industries 3675.9 3778.5 3840.1 3990.9 147.80 152.24 154.41 160.70 6.04 6.01 5.84 5.72

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 Table 17.7
Sl. Statutory Returns Latest Year for which
No. Review released/data
published
1 2 3
1. The Factories Act, 1948 2004
2. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 2005
3. The Plantations Labour Act, 1951 2006
4. The Motor Transport Workers’ Act, 1961 2006
5. The Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 2006
6. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 2006
7. The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 2006
8. The Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 2006
9. The Trade Unions Act, 1926 2004
10. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 2006

Voluntary Returns
1. Statistics relating to (a) Closures, (b) Retrenchments Reports for the year 2007
and (c) Lay-offs released.
2. Industrial Disputes in India.
Note: Reviews for the succeeding years are at different stages of completion.

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 Table 17.8

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS RELEASED/FINALISED DURING 2009

Sl.No. Publications

1. Indian Labour Journal (Monthly)

2. Pocket Book of Labour Statistics - 2008 (Hindi and English version)

3. Annual Report on Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural labourers
2007-08.

4. Annual Survey of Industries - Report of Statistics on Employment & Labour Cost

2005-06 Vol.(I)

5. Annual Survey of Industries, Report on Absenteeism, Labour Turnover, Employment &

Labour Cost 2005-06 Vol.(II)

6. Occupational Wage Survey 6th Round - Report on Ten Engineering Industries.

7. Indian Labour Year Book - 2007.

8. Occupational Wage Survey 6th Round- Report on Textile Industry.

9. Occupational Wage Survey 6th Round- Report on Textile Garments Industry.

10. Report on the working of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for the year 2005 and 2006.

11. Evaluation study on Implementation of Minimum Wages Act, 1948 in Stone Breaking and
Stone Crushing Industry in Karnataka.

12. Evaluation study on Implementation of Minimum Wages Act, 1948 in Stone Breaking and
Stone Crushing Industry in Gujarat.

13. Report on Socio-economic conditions of women labour in Plantation Sector.

14. Annual Report on Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on base 2001=100
for the year 2007.

15. Wage Rates in Rural India for the year 2007-08.

16. RLE (2004-05) report on Employment & Unemployment of Rural Labour Households.

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18 LABOUR RESEARCH & TRAINING
INTRODUCTION Objectives and Mandate
18.2 The Memorandum of Association spells
18.1 V.V. Giri National Labour Institute
out clearly a wide range of activities, which are
(VVGNLI), an autonomous body of the Ministry
essential to fulfill the objectives of the Institute. It
of Labour and Employment, Government of
mandates the Institute:
India, set up in July, 1974, is a premier Institute of
? to undertake and assist in organizing training
Research, Training and Education in the area of
Labour. and educational programmes, seminars and
workshops;

MoU being signed by Shri V.P. Yajurvedi, Director, V.V.Giri National Labour Institute, India and Mr.
N.G. Kularatne, Director General, NILS, Sri Lanka in the presence of Mr. Athauda
Seneviratne, Hon'ble Minister of Labour Relations & Manpower, Sri Lanka.
?to undertake, aid, promote and coordinate
research on its own and in collaboration with
other agencies, both national and
international;
?to establish wings for:
o Education, training and orientation;
o Research, including action research;
o Consultancy; and
o Publication and other such activities as
may be necessary for achieving the objectives of
the society.
?to analyse specific problems encountered in
the planning and implementation of labour
and allied programmes and to suggest
remedial measures;
?to establish and maintain library and
information services; and
A view of the dignitaries present on the occasion of signing of the MoU.
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?to collaborate with other institutions and
agencies in India and abroad which have
similar objectives.
Structure
18.3 The General Council, the apex
governing body of the Institute, with Union
Labour and Employment Minister as its
President, lays down the broad policy
parameters for the functioning of the Institute.
The Executive Council with Secretary (Labour &
Employment) as a Chairman, monitors and
guides the activities of the Institute. Both the
General Council and the Executive Council are
tripartite in nature and consist of members
representing the government, trade unions
federations, employers' associations and also
eminent scholars and practitioners in the field of
labour. Director of the Institute is the Principal
Executive and is responsible for management
and administration. Director is aided in the day to
day functioning by a faculty consisting of 10
professionals representing a wide range of
disciplines and support by administrative staff.
FUNDING
18.4 During the current year (2009-2010), the
sanctioned amount is as follows:
Non – Plan - Rs.330 Lakh
Plan - Rs. 500 Lakh
(Including 70 Lakh For North East)
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH
18.5 Research occupies a primary place in
the activities of the Institute. The subject of
research comprises a broad spectrum of labour
related problems, in both the organized and the
unorganized sectors. Priority is accorded to
analyse the problems and issues of labour in the
unorganized sector such as bonded labourers,
working children, women workers, migrant
workers, landless agricultural workers, etc. The
Institute undertakes action research projects in
rural areas to study the problems of rural
workers with a view to explore possible ways,
means and methods to organize rural labourers.
COMPLETED & ON-GOING RESEARCH
PROJECTS
Some of the completed and on-going
research projects of the different research
centres of the Institute are listed below:
CENTRE FOR AGRARIAN RELATIONS AND
RURAL LABOUR
Completed Projects
?
Towards Evolving Suitable Measures for
enchancing Road Transport Workers Living
and Working Conditions with special
reference to improving the road transport
system in India: A Study
?
Agrarian Structure, Social Relations and
Agricultural Development:- A Study of
Ganga Nagar and Jodhpur Districts of
Rajasthan.
On-going Projects
?
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
and the Schedule of Rates: An Assessment
Study.
?
Augmentation of Avenues and
Opportunities for the Meaningful
Employment of the Physically Challenged
?
A Study of Welfare Measures for Beedi
Workers in Bangalore & H y d e r a b a d
Regions.
?
Marine Fishery Industry and Marine Fish
Workers in India: A Study with Special
reference to Exploring Employment
Potentials in the Sector.
?
Employment, Income and Food Security: A
Study of Rural Households in Orissa.
?
Assessing Employment Potential
CENTRE FOR LABOUR MARKET STUDIES
Completed Projects
?
Labour Migration and Livelihoods in India:
Issues and Policy Perspectives
On-going Projects
?
Global Downturn and Export Sector in India:
Impact on Production, Export and
Employment
?
Labour Market Participation of Working
Women Post Maternity: A Case Study of
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 Private Sectors
CENTRE FOR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
AND REGULATIONS
On-going Project
?
Labour, Employment and Social Security
Issues of Security Guards engaged in
Private Security Agencies - A Case Study of
National Capital Region (NCR)
I N T E G R AT E D L A B O U R H I S T O R Y
RESEARCH PROGRAMME (ILHRP)
Completed Projects
?
Digitization of Documents on interaction of
Caste Movement and Working Class during
1920 to 1945 in Maharasthra.
?
Digitization of Document of Labour in the
Indian Textile & Apparel Industry:
Understanding the Impact of Government
Policies.
On-going Projects
?
Digitization of Documents of the National
Campaign of Construction Workers for a
Central Legislation form 1985.
?
Digitization of Documents on Contested
Streets-Mapping Street Vending in Delhi.
?
Digitization of Documents on Accidents and
Work: The Everyday Lives at Jharia
Coalfield and Oral History Documents.
?
Digitization of Documents on Bhojpuri
Pravasi Shramikon ki Sanskriti Aur Bhikhari
Thakur ka Sahitya.
NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE ON CHILD
LABOUR (NRCCL)
Completed Projects
?
Evaluation of the National Child Labour
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Projects.
?
Grants-in-Aid for projects benefiting Women
Labour: A Review and Action Programme
towards sensitizing women on child labour.
?
Insecurities and Vulnerabilities of Informal
Sector Vendors with special focus on Street
Vending Children of NOIDA.
?
Linkages between HIV/AIDS and Child
Labour: Developing an Integrated Approach
towards Effective Policy Formulation.
?
Sensitization and Capacity Building towards
Eliminating Child Labour.
On-going Projects
?
Convergence of Services towards
Prevention and Elimination of Child Labour:
A Case study of Nizamabad District of
Andhra Pradesh.
?
Situational Analysis of Girl Children and
Empowerment through Action Programmes
?
Forced Child Labour: A Study of Children at
the Traffic Lights.
CENTRE FOR LABOUR AND HEALTH
On-going Projects
?
Inland Fishing: A Study of Emerging Issues,
Opportunities and Insecurities of the
Workers with special focus on Health Issues
?
Prevention of HIV/AIDS in the World of
Work: A Tripartite Response Phase-II stage
VI. As a part of the project Training Manual
for the Training of the ITI Faculty is being
prepared.
CENTRE FOR GENDER AND LABOUR
Completed Projects
?
The Employment and Condition of Domestic
 Workers in India: Issues and Concerns. 18.9 The Institute offers education and training
to the following groups:
On-going Projects
?Labour Administrators of the Central and
?
Migration of Tribal Female Domestic
State Government
Workers in Delhi.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION (2009-10) ?Managers and Officers of the Public and
Private Sector Industries.
18.6 The V.V. Giri National Labour Institute is
committed to promote a better under-standing of ?Trade Union Leaders and Organizers of the
labour problems and to find the avenues and
organized and unorganized sectors, and
means to tackle them. To achieve this, the
Institute, through its varied activities attempts to
?Researchers, Trainers, field workers and
provide education with regard to labour issues in
other concerned with labour issues.
an integrated manner. While research activities,
among other things explore the basic needs of
?Social partners associated with the
different groups, such data as are generated in
elimination of child labour
research activities are used for designing new
and modifying existing training programmes.
18.10 During the year April 2009-September
Constant feedback from the participants is used
2009, the Institute has conducted 68 training
for updating the training curriculum as well as
programmes and 1834 personnel participated in
redesigning training modules.
these programmes.
18.7 Education and training programmes of the
Institute may be viewed as potential vehicles of
structural change in labour relations. They can Table 18.1
help to generate a more positive attitude for the Number of
promotion of harmonious industrial relations. In Sl. Name of the Progr. Days ParticiPants
the rural areas, the programmes attempt to No. Programme
develop leadership at the grassroots level that 01. Labour 03 15 67
can build and support independent Administration
organizations to look after the interests of the 02. Industrial 06 30 127
rural labour. Training programmes equally Relations
03. Capacity 26 109 784
emphasize attitudinal change, skill development
Building
and enhancement of knowledge. 04. Child Labour 11 49 274
05 North East 13 62 432
18.8 The training programmes use an
06. Health issue 05 22 106
appropriate mix of audio-visual presentation,
07. Research 00 00 00
lectures, group discussions, case studies and Methods
behavioural science techniques. Apart from the 08. Collaborative 04 15 121
Institute's Faculty, Guest Faculty is also invited 09. Inhouse 05 18 123
to strengthen the training programmes. 10. International 04 52 95
Total 77 372 2129

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18.11. The details of Training Programmes ?
The Institute has also considerably
organized by the Institute during April 2009 – conducted the number of commissioned
October 2009 are given in Table 18.1 research projects. The on-going/recently
completed commissioned project include:
18.12 Details of training programmesTable 18.2
Sl. Name
proposed to of
bethe
organizedProgr. Days
during November On-going
No. Programme
2009
01.
– March
Labour
2010 in Table0218.2. 09 ?Global Slowdown and Export Sector in India:
Administration Impact on Production and employment
02. Industrial 03 15 (Commissioned by Ministry of Commerce
Relations and Industry)
03. Capacity Building 16 73
04. Child Labour 06 24 ?Evaluation of National Rural Employment
05 North East 03 15 Guarantee Act, 2005 (Commissioned by
06. Health issue 00 00 Ministry of Rural Development)
07. Research 03 44
Methods ?Prevention of HIV/AIDS in the World of
08. Collaborative 03 13 Work: Phase II State VI (Supported by ILO)
09. Inhouse 01 04
10. International 04 76 ?Migration of Tribal Female Domestic
Total 41 273 Workers in Delhi (Commissioned by Ministry
of Tribal Affairs)
Completed

?Evaluation of National Child Labour Projects

NEW INITIATIVES
18.13 A number of new initiatives were
undertaken during the period under review.
Highlights of these initiatives include:
?
The Institute has established two new
Centres; i) Centre for North-East for
Research & Training; and ii) Centre for
International Networking as a part of Focus
2009 initiatives.
?
The Institute has accorded a top priority for
undertaking research studies relating to the
current areas of policy interest. Accordingly,
the Institute has undertaken research
studies on contemporary concerns like
Global downturn, Employment Guarantee
Scheme, NCLP, Migration, HIV/AIDS,
Informal Sector and Skill Development
(Commissioned by Ministry of Labour and
Employment)
?Skill Profiling and Skill Certification in India in
the Context of Promoting Migration from
India to Europe (Commissioned by Ministry
of Overseas Indian Affairs)
?Labour Force and Skill Availability for IOC's
Paradip Refinery Project (Commissioned by
Indian Oil Corporation)
?Prevention of HIV/AIDS in the World of
Work: Phase II Stage V (Commissioned by
ILO)
PUBLICATIONS
18.14 VVGNLI has a dynamic publishing
programme for dissemination of various labour

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related information in general and its research 085/2009 - Contact Labour and Judicial
findings and experiences in particular. In order to Interventions – Sanjay Upadhyaya
fulfill this task, the Institute brings out journals,
occasional publications, books and reports. 086/2009 -Working Women in Urban India:
Some of the important periodicals are: Concerns and Challenges - Shashi Bala &
Seema Khanna
Labour & Development
Forthcoming Publications
18.15 Labour & Development is a bi-monthly
journal. It is dedicated to advancing the Awards Digest
understanding of various aspects of labour November – December, 2008
through theoretical analysis and empirical Shram Vidhan
investigations. The Journal is a valuable May - June 2008
reference for scholars and practioners July - August 2008
specializing in labour studies.
Labour & Development
Awards Digest: Journal of Labour Vol. 14, No. 2, December 2008
Legislation NLI Research Studies Series

18.16 Awards Digest is a monthly journal which ?

brings out a summary of the latest case laws in
the filed of labour and industrial relations. It
includes articles, amendments to labour laws,
know your labour laws, consumer price index for
industrial workers and others relevant
information on labour.
Shram Vidhan
Shram Vidhan is a bi-monthly Hindi Journal
which brings out the summary of important court
cases and labour related matters.
Agrarian Structure, Social Relations and
Agricultural Development: Case Study of
Ganganagar District, Rajasthan – Poonam
S. Chauhan
?
Health Insecurities of Workers in Informal
Employment: A Study of Existing and
Possible Interventions – Ruma Ghosh
?
Insecurities and Vulnerabilities of Informal
Sector Workers: A Study of Street Vendors of
Delhi – Ruma Ghosh
OCCASIONAL PUBLICATIONS

NLI Research Studies Series
18.17 The Institute is also publishing a series
entitled, NLI Research Studies Series, to
disseminate the findings of the research
activities of the Institute. So far the Institute has
published 86 NLI Research Studies which
includes the following Research Studies
published during 2009-10.
?
Training Programme Calendar 2010-11
(English/Hindi)
?
Annual Report 2008-09 (English & Hindi)
N.R. De Resource Centre on Labour
Information (NRDRCLI)
18.18 N.R. De Resource Centre on Labour
Information (NRDRCLI) is one of the most
reputed library cum documentation Centre in the

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area of labour studies in the country. The Centre selected journals / magazine.
was renamed in memory of late (Shri) Nitish R. ? Current awareness bulletin – Monthly in-
De, the founder Dean of the Institute on July 01, house publication providing bibliographical
1999 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee information on acquisition in NRDRCLI.
Celebration of the Institute. The Centre is fully ? Newspaper article clipping – Monthly
computerized and offers the following services publication providing bibliographical
and products to its users. information of articles in major dailies
newspaper.
1. Physical Achievement
? Article alert – Weekly publication providing
Books – The library has acquired 25 bibliographical information of important
books/reports/bound volume of journals / articles in all subscribed journals/
slides/cassettes during April 2009 to October magazines.
2009, thereby enlarging the stock of
? Current content service – Monthly
books/reports/bound volume of journals etc. to
publications. It is the compilation of content
61385
pages of subscribed journals.
Journals – The library regularly subscribed to ? Article alert service – This weekly service
281 professional journals, magazines in printed hosted on the Institute's website for public
and electronic forms during period. access.
Services Maintenance of specialized resource centre
18.19 The library is constitutionally maintaining 18.21 The following three specialized resource
the following services to user populations centres have been created and maintained for
?
Selective dissemination of information (SDI) reference purpose:
?
Current awareness service ? National Resource Centre on Child Labour
?
Bibliographical service ? National Resource Centre on Gender
?
On-line search studies
?
Newspaper article clippings
? National Resource on HIV/AIDS
?
Micro-fiche search and printing
?
Reprographic service Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
?
CD-ROM search Tribes
?
Audio/Visual service 18.22 The Institute organized 77 Table 18.3
training
?
Current content service Groups Total
programmes during this SCs
period forSTsvariousOBCs
target
?
Article alert service groups in number
which of344 Scheduled Castes and
?
Lending service Employees Tribes and 322 OBC
2011 Scheduled
?
Inter – Library
(indicates
participants had participated.
Products sanctioned
18.23 Representation of SCs /STs / OBCs as
18.20 The library provides following products in strength)
on 01.10.2009 in the Institute is at Table 18.3.
printed forms to users populations: A 21 - - 1
? Guide to periodical literature – Quarterly in- B 08 1 - -
house publication providing bibliographical C 31 2 1 -
information of articles from over 200 D 19 12 1 3
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19 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INITIATIVES / E-GOVERNANCE
19.1 To ensure implementation of Government
agenda on e-governance, the Plan Scheme of
Information Technology is under implementation
for bringing transparency in the functioning of
Government. The main purpose of the Scheme
is to initiate a computerization drive in the
working of the Ministry to improve efficacy.
19.2 This is an on-going Scheme formulated on
the directives of Planning Commission for
making a provision of 2-3% of the Plan Funds for
programmes/schemes relating to Information
Technology. This Scheme intends to initiate a
drive towards improving computerization in
various programmes of the Ministry and to
improve their efficacy. During the 10th plan an
outlay of Rs.800 lakh was provided for the
Scheme. An amount of Rs.150.00 lakh was
incurred for providing infrastructure in the
Ministry during 2008-09.
19.3 The progress of the Scheme is regularly
monitored by Senior Officers. There is IT
Manager to assist, manage, planning,
execution, and review of the Scheme. IT Manger
also ensures that uniformity of standards should
be taken care of while developing application
modules in the Ministry.
19.4 Considering the importance of e-
governance, Ministry of Labour and
Employment has initiated / completed following
activities:-
?
To inter-act with our counter-parts in States &
UTs and other remote areas, a Video
Conferencing System has been installed in
the Ministry. It is being used frequently
?
Most of the Sections of the Ministry have
been computerised by providing logistic
support.
?
Local Area Network is being further
strengthened at a total cost of Rs. 23.00
lakhs through NICSI.
?
Training-cum-awareness programmes are
being carried out to promote the use of
computer and Video Conferencing.
?
PGRAMS (Public Grievances Redressal
and Monitoring System), an online web
enabled system which enables the citizens
to lodge grievances on line and also to follow
up the action taken by the Government has
been put in operation.
?
Document Management Information
System (DMIS) is designed to track files and
receipts and monitor the pendency of papers
effectively by Sections/Division within a
Ministry/Department. The DMIS has been
integrated with Record Management
 Information System (RMIS). The RMIS
enables the authorized officers to view on
their PCs the files/records kept in the Record
Room.
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?
Efforts are on to revamp the Ministry's
website with the help of NIC so as to make it
more dynamic and interactive.
?
Libsys software has been provided to fully
computerize the Library of the Ministry.
20 VIGILANCE AND REDRESSAL OF
PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
20.1 The sensitive areas, which are prone to
corruption and malpractices, are being closely
monitored regularly.
20.2 Preventive and corrective measures
have been taken to contain recurrence of corrupt
practices and to instil confidence in the minds of
people about the objectivity and impartiality in
the functioning of the Ministry and to create
conditions, which would spread signals of
probity, rectitude and orderliness in public
dealings.
20.3 Instructions have been issued to all
autonomous bodies and attached/subordinate
offices of the Ministry to the effect that for
handling sensitive posts at all levels only such
Officers whose integrity is beyond doubt should
be posted. They have also been advised to
introduce greater transparency and openness in
the functioning of all the offices in general and
the offices having extensive dealing with public
in particular.
20.4 All the offices dealing with public under
the control of the Ministry have been advised to
simplify the work procedure at the cutting edge
level so as to avoid delay in taking decisions, as
it is the delay at this level that generally breeds
corruption. Instructions have been issued to
various organizations under this Ministry to
improve vigilance administration by leveraging
technology and increase transparency through
effective use of websites in discharge of
regulatory, enforcement and other functions of
the organizations.
20.5 In the year 2009, 'Vigilance Awareness
Week' was observed in the Ministry from
03.11.2009 to 07.11.2009. All the Officers and
members of staff in the Ministry took a pledge on
03.11.2009 to maintain absolute integrity,
transparency in all spheres of activities and to
work unstintingly for eradication of corruption in
all spheres of life.
20.6 Meetings under the chairmanship
Secretary as well as Chief Vigilance Officer were
held with the officers of various Departments
working under this Ministry to review the
progress of enquiries and other cases pending
with them. All Vigilance Units in the
Attached/Subordinate Offices were also asked
to review the progress of enquiries and
complaints pending with them and submit
reports to the Ministry regularly.
20.7 As a part of the current drive against
corruption, Prime Minister's Office forwards
complaints received from various quarters
containing allegations of corruption against
individuals and organizations. Such complaints
received from the Prime Minister's Office are
pursued with the requisite degree of promptitude
and thoroughness at senior officers' level.
Proper inquiry is conducted in each case in a
time bound manner and feedback is sent to the
Prime Minister's Office.
20.8 Vigilance Wing in EPFO has been alive
to the need of formulating strategies and taking
effective steps to curb mal-practices, take
preventive action against corruption and
suggest remedial action in terms of
strengthening the systems. As EPFO is an
agency which has a very large public interface,
the need for transparency and efficiency has
been recognized and the focus of the activities of
the Wing has been to promote transparency in
the dealings of EPFO with the general public. A
slew of measures have been taken to achieve
the objectives of the Wing.
?
With a view to strengthen the systems put in
place with regard to business transactions,
the vigilance wing has, whenever loopholes
are identified, taken remedial action by
issuing alert circulars.
?
General instructions especially in the matter
of claims settlement which involves at times,
interaction with the public have been issued
to minimize the chances of malpractice or
corruption and at the same time to ensure
that staff and officers manning the posts are
made aware of their duties and
responsibilities.
?
There have been concerted efforts to put
investigations on a fast track so as to ensure
early completion of all formalities pertaining
to disposal of complaints.
?
Special emphasis is put on complaints that
are forwarded by Central Vigilance
Commission and such references are acted
upon on priority by involving the Zonal
Vigilance Directorates.
?
General grievances pertaining to the service
delivery area are taken up with the offices
concerned for their early redressal. Also
wherever a vigilance angle is noticed,
separately cases are registered and suitable
actions initiated.
202
?
Departmental Proceedings mark the
culmination of the process of investigation
and action taken pursuant to the Competent
Authority taking a view. To ensure early
finalization of pending inquiries in each zone
i.e. South Zone, East Zone, North Zone &
West Zone an officer of the rank of RPFC-II
have been appointed in each zone, whose
exclusive responsibility is to conduct
Departmental Inquiries.
?
Meetings with CBI have been held in a
number of regions to update the agreed list
and to take further action on the subject.
?
With a view to ensure maximum output in the
Directorate all the vacant posts at the level of
Assistant Directors and Deputy Director
have been filled by deputation.
?
The officers of the vigilance wing are being
sent regularly for training to various training
institutes imparting training on the subject
like CBI and ISTM. Also EPFO's training
institute i.e. NATRSS (National Academy for
Training & Research in Social Security)
conducts various training programmes for
vigilance functionaries.
20.9 With a view to ensuring that the possible
corrupt practices or malpractices in the area
relating to coverage of establishments under the
Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme,
recovery of ESI dues from the defaulting
establishments, purchase of land readymade
flats, constructing of hospitals/dispensaries,
investment of ESI funds, grant of medical
benefits on forged medical certificates and
purchase of inferior quality medicines and
equipments for use in hospitals and
dispensaries are checked, the following
instructions have been issued by Employees'
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC):-
?
Assessment of dues decided by the Officers
may be reviewed at random basis.
?
The Officers found to be lacking in their
efforts to make recovery of ESI dues should
be transferred and necessary action be
taken against them for not performing their
duties efficiently.
?
A definite time schedule for disposal of
various types of cases may be prepared and
officers/officials not adhering to the time
schedule should be severely dealt with.
?
The nexus between the employees of the
ESIC and the suppliers of medicines, if
found, should be broken at the earliest and
necessary action taken against those found
to be involved in such deals.
?
A quick assessment regarding integrity of
the persons holding sensitive positions may
be made and such of the officers/officials
whose integrity is suspect should be
immediately transferred out and such
positions should be manned only by officers
whose integrity is beyond doubt.
Report of Vigilance Cases w.e.f. 01.04.2008
to 31.03.2009:-
1. Number of Disciplinary cases 264
pending as on 31.03.2009
2. Vigilance cases registered from 54
01.04.08 to 30.09.2009
3. Total (1+2) 318
4. Number of cases decided 64
5. Cases pending as on 30.09.2009 254
REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
20.10 A system of ventilation and redressal of
grievances from employers, trade unions and
subscribers / members is in place in Ministry of
Labour & Employment, Employees Provident
Fund Organization and in Employees State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
20.11 A Facilitation Centre has been set up in
the Ministry to receive applications for redressal
of grievances and to provide necessary
information to the members of the public on
various matters dealt in the Ministry. The e-mail
ID of the Public Grievance Cell, Ministry of
Labour and Employment is pglabour.nic.in.
REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES IN
EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND
ORGANIZATION (EPFO)
20.12 The mission of Employees' Provident
Fund Organization is to extend the reach and
quality of publicly managed old-age income
security programs through consistent and ever-
improving standards of compliance and benefit
delivery in a manner that wins the approval and
confidence of Indians in our methods, fairness,
honesty and integrity, thereby contributing to the
economic and social well-being of Indians.
20.13 The organization in tune within its
objective lays considerable importance to the
redressal of grievance of the members of the
fund.
20.14 Headquarter Office at New Delhi, and all
field offices comprising 39 Regional Offices and
78 Sub-Regional Offices across the country are
equipped with full-fledged Facilitation Centers,
Public Relation Officers and supporting staff
from where the members can obtain the relevant
information as well as get their grievances
redressed. The Public Relation Officers at the
Reception Counters are available on all working
days of the week to redress the grievances of the
visiting members. At the same time, Public
Relation Officers are also available in each office
to assist the members asking for any
information.
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20.15 There is two-tier organizational structure
for handling and redressal of public grievances.
One is at Head Office level, called Customer
Service Division, which is headed by Additional
Central Provident Fund Commissioner and
assisted by Regional Provident Fund
Commissioner, Assistant Provident Fund
Commissioner and Public Relation Officer and
another at Field Offices level, headed by
Regional Provident Fund Commissioners and
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners
assisted by Public Relation Officers.
20.16 T h e R e g i o n a l P r o v i d e n t F u n d
Commissioner of the regions and Officer-in-
Charge of Sub-Regional Offices are available for
redressal of the grievance of the members on all
working days. Besides the Regional Provident
Fund Commissioner, In-Charge of the Customer
Service Division in the Head Office redresses
the grievances of the members of the fund in
person on all working days during office hours. If,
the member do not feel satisfied, they can see
the Additional Central Provident Fund
Commissioner (Customer Service Division) or
the Central Provident Fund Commissioner.
20.17 All grievances received by the Head
Office in the Customer Service Division are
monitored fortnightly with system support and
acknowledgements are sent to the members.
Public Relation Officer in the Head Office also
attends to the grievances of the members every
day and redresses the grievances.
20.18 The grievances received from the
members of the Fund through various sources
relating to the settlement of claims, issue of
account slips, matter arising out of non-
compliance etc., are required to be redressed by
the field offices. Feedback of all such grievances
obtained from field offices is promptly
communicated to the members with the
status/disposal of the petitions.
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20.19 The Public Relation Officers in the
Regional/Sub Regional Offices redress the
grievances of the members who visit the offices
for redressal. The Public Relation Officer
provides information about the status of the
claims as well as the status of the complaints
filed by the members.
20.20 The following guidelines are prescribed
for handling grievances:
?
Every complaint / grievance is required to
be entered in register and acknowledged.
?
Information required regarding payment
of Provident Fund / Pension cases /
Status of complaints all provided across
the counter / over phone.
?
Complete monitoring of the grievance
disposal.
20.21 The Facilitation Centres have been set
up in all the offices of the organization. All the
prescribed forms for the members of the Fund
are available free of cost during working hours.
The salient features of a “Facilitation Centre” are
as below:
?
To provide information regarding
Schemes and procedures through
brochures, booklets, reports, etc.
?
To provide information regarding status
of claims/complaints.
?
To r e c e i v e c o m p l a i n t s , issue
acknowledgement letters.
?
Officer of the level of Assistant Provident
Fund Commissioner / Assistant
Accounts Officer / In-Charge of the
Facilitation Centre with appropriate
orientation capable of attending visitors,
redress the grievances.
?
Time limits for settlement of
claims/petitions meeting hours of the
Senior Officers are notified through
display boards.
?
Physical facilities have been provided for
sitting, drinking water, etc. for the
members.
20.22 To reduce the public grievances the
organization has taken various measures for
creating the awareness about the provisions of
The Employees Provident Funds
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1952 among the
members and employers. Brochures and
pamphlets on schemes under the Act are
provided. Seminars are arranged to educate
employers, employees and various
representatives. Functions are organized by
field offices to provide a copy of Pension
Payment Order (PPO) and related papers to
retiring employee members on the day of
retirement. Death cases are settled on priority
and widows are requested to attend the function
and get the pension papers.
20.23 The details of grievances received and
redressed by Employees Provident Fund
Organization during the last five years are given
in Table 20.1
20.24 B h a v i s h y a N i d h i A d a l a t s a r e
conducted at all field offices to give personal
hearing to subscriber to place their problem
across the table for redressal of grievances of
complex nature of the members of the fu nd. The
Bhavishya Nidhi Adalats are held on 10th of every
month and if 10th happens to be a holiday,
Bhavishya Nidhi Adalats are conducted on the
next working day.
20.25 The complaints filed before the
Bhavishya Nidhi Adalats are decided on the
spot. The number of complaints filed before the
Bhavishya Nidhi Adalats and cases decided are
given in Table 20.2.
REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES IN
ESIC
20.26 In pursuance of the instructions issued
by the Directorate of Public Grievances,
Government of India, the Corporation has been
making all out efforts for speedy redressal of
Public Grievances. The Corporation monitors
public grievances received from various
quarters including IPs, their family members,
employers and their Associations, employees
and their Unions, VIPs / MPs / Legislatures
through a network of Public Grievance Officers
posted in various offices of the Corporation.
Grievances received from the Prime Minister's
Office and the Cabinet Secretariat are directly
monitored by a senior officer in the Hqrs. Office
of the Corporation for their effective redressal
and periodical weekly and monthly reports are
sent to the Ministry of Labour & Employment,
Govt. of India every week. /every month. In so far
as disposal of other PG cases for various
institutions of the Corporation, i.e., ROs / SROs./
ESI Hospitals / Dispensaries / ESIC Model
Hospitals is concerned a consolidated quarterly
report is sent to the Ministry of Labour &
Employment at the end of every quarter.
20.27 The monitoring of public grievances
received in the Regional Offices, Sub-Regional
Offices, ESI Hospitals / Dispensaries / ESIC
Model Hospitals is done by a designated Public
Grievance Officer. Apart from this, periodic
Shikayat Adalats / open house meetings are
conducted in the respective Regions at regular
intervals by the Regional Directors themselves.
Such meetings are generally presided over by
the Regional Director or a senior officer who
decides and redresses the grievances across
the table.
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20.28 In the states where the ESI Scheme has weekly report on pendency of online grievances
been implemented, the grievances relating to will be sent to Ministry with a copy to Hqrs. PG
the medical benefits are taken up with the State Cell.
Govt. authorities by our Regional Directors as
20.31 To make the Scheme user friendly and to
well as Senior State Medical Commissioners/
give necessary guidance to stakeholders and
State Medical Commissioners for timely
beneficiaries a Toll Free Help Line bearing no.
redressal of grievances at regional level.
1800-11-2526 has been activated (since
20.29 The Corporation has opened facilitation 7th December, 2006). A total 1783 calls has been
Centres in all the Regional offices/Sub Regional received from 01/04/2009 to 31/10/2009. These
Offices/ ESI Hospitals & Model Hospitals in calls are of varied in nature i.e. starting from
order to have a better interaction with the seeking information to registering complaint. It
beneficiaries of the Scheme. In addition to this, goes without saying that all the calls were
the Corporation conducts workshops and disposed.
seminars on public grievances for its officers and
20.32 As a part of our efforts to provide 24 x 7
staff & an advertisement may be issued in local
services in handling beneficiary's issues, it is
newspaper highlighting the addresses of Branch
also proposed to launch a 24 hours toll free
O ff i c e s , E S I D i s p e n s a r i e s / H o s p i t a l s ,
number at Hqrs. Office shortly.
MR/PTMR, implemented centres, alongwith
e-mail/website and addresses of the officer 20.33 Details of grievances processed by ESIC
concerned to whom to be contacted for during the period from 1.01.2009 to 30.09.2009
redressal of Public Grievances. is as under:-
20.30 The Regional Director/Joint Director
Sl. Grievances
I/c/SSMC/SMC/MS/DMD have been instructed No.
that the applications which are received from
1. Balance of unsettled 595
Directorate of Public Grievances of Ministry will grievances
be given top priority and grievance will be settled as on 01.12.2008.
within six weeks as per instructions of Cabinet 2. Grievances received from 2656
Secretariat. They have been asked to visit Govt. 01.01.2009 to 30.09.2009.
of India, website http://pgportal.gov.in on day to 3. Total 3251
day basis and dispose off complaints online 4. Grievances settled during the 2679
relevant to their office through CPGRAM online Period from 01.01.2009 to
as available on above website of Ministry and 30.09.2009.
will report Hqrs. on e-mail addresses Jd- 5. Unsettled grievances as on 572
30.09.2009.
pg@esic.nic.in/ins-comm@esic.nic.in. A

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 Table 20.1

Details of grievances received and redressed by Employees’ Provident Fund

Organization during the last five years

2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

Grievances pending at
the beginning of the 2,389 5,171 2,964 2,712 1,470
year.

Received during the

48,412 38,982 44,685 27,234 19,912
year.

Total 50,801 44,153 47,649 29,946 21,382

Disposed off during

45,630 41,189 44,937 28,476 20,077
the year.

Balance at the end of

5,171 2,964 2,712 1,470 1,305
the year.

Percentage of
90.00% 93.29% 94.31% 95.00% 93.90%
disposal.

(Figures include PGHS cases of RO's & HQ office )

Table 20.2
The number of complaints filed before the Bhavishya Nidhi Adalats and cases decided
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Number of Bhavishya
1,244 1,259 1,306 1,343 1,181
Nidhi Adalats organized
Number of grievances
registered before 1,976 2,145 2,110 1,565 2,764
Bhavishya Nidhi Adalats.
Number of grievances
disposed of by Bhavishya 1,968 2,105 2,087 1,543 2,654
Nidhi Adalats
Performance/Disposal
99.60% 98.14% 98.91% 98.59% 96.02%
Percentage

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21 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
INDIA AND INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ILO are – (i) International Labour Conference –
ORGANISATION ( ILO) General Assembly of the ILO that meets every
year in the month of June, (2) Governing Body –
21.1 India is one of the founding members of
Executive Council of the ILO that meets three
International Labour Organization (ILO) that
times in a year in the months of March, June and
came into existence in 1919 and has been a
November and (3) International Labour Office –
permanent member of the ILO Governing Body
a Permanent secretariat. The ILO is financed
since 1922. At present the ILO has 183
mainly by contribution received from the
Members. A unique feature of the ILO is its
member states.
tripartite character. At every level in the
organization, Governments are associated with 21.2 India and ILO have an enduring and
the two other social partners, namely, the vibrant relationship which is marked by close
workers and employers. The three organs of the

A Commemorative Special Cover released by Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble Minister of Labour &
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Employment on the occasion of 90 Anniversary of ILO held on 4 February, 2010.
and dynamic cooperation over the years. This
relationship has been a matter of mutual
benefaction too. Even as India has significantly
contributed to the achievement of ILO's
objectives, its thought processes, deliberations
and style of functioning, ILO too has made
impression on the India's legislative framework
for providing equity. Human dignity, social
justice, equality of opportunity, avoidance of
discrimination, freedom of association, etc., are
but a few of the common sinews inherent in the
Constitution of the Republic of India and of the
ILO. Creation of a just and equitable World
Order; securing distributive justice concurrently
with economic growth and creation of
employment opportunities for the purpose;
increasing productivity to increase shareable
gains; workers' participation; human resource
development; human and environmental
dimensions of technology; poverty alleviation;
and economic reform with a human face are
amongst the major thrust areas presented to ILO
by India.
21.3 India has been playing a pro-active role
in the proceedings of the ILO since its inception.
The Indian delegation, which is tripartite in
composition, has been participating in the
International Labour Conference (ILC) on a
regular basis. The ILC is the main policy making
body of the ILO. While the International Labour
Standards adopted by the ILC have been
enriched by the vast experience of its delegates
and advisers, the experience gained in this
International forum by the members of the Indian
delegations over a period of time has helped in
giving the much needed international
perspective to our national laws and practices.
We have so far ratified 42 Conventions and 1
Protocol of the ILO.
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(A) 98TH SESSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
LABOUR CONFERENCE
The 98th Session of the International Labour
Conference (ILC) was held during 3-19 June,
2009. A 28 member Tripartite Indian Delegation
led by Shri Malikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of
Labour & Employment attended the ILC. Shri
Bhanwarlal Neghwal, Labour Minister,
Rajasthan and Shri B.N. Bacchegowda, Labour
Minister, Karnatka were also the members of the
delegation. From India, 11 representatives of
government, 9 representatives of Workers and 8
representatives of employers participated in the
ILC.
I) Report of the Director General:
21.4 The Director General of the ILO
submitted a Report on Tackling the Global Jobs
Crisis Recovery though Decent Work Policies.
21.5 Smt. Sudha Pillai, Secretary, Labour and
Employment,participated in the deliberations.
She made an intervention on the DG Report –
'Tackling the Global Crisis – Recovery through
Decent Work Policies'. Secretary took this
opportunity to first congratulate ILO on its 90th
anniversary. She stated that integration of
markets has optimized global resource
utilization leading to enhanced economic growth
but has also brought forth some important
challenges. Global macro economic
imbalances are the genesis of this present
economic crisis. The resolution made by G-20
regarding restoring growth and jobs, promoting
global trade, rejecting protectionism and
strengthening financial supervision have to be
carefully operationalized.
ILO Summit on the Global Jobs Crisis:
21.6 This high level summit was attended by
many Head of States and Governments.
Secretary General of the Conference, Director
General ILO, Mr. Juan Somavia made his
opening remarks giving a call for leadership at all
levels. He also made a mention about the
forthcoming Global Jobs Pact, the responsibility
undertaken by G-20 and the mandate given by
Chief Executive Board of UN to ILO.
21.7 Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon'ble Labour
& Employment Minister, Govt. of India endorsed
the idea of Global Jobs Pact. Hon'ble LEM
stated that our country has survived the severe
blow of this crisis because of the prudent and
balanced policies followed by RBI and other
financial institutions in this country. Shri Kharge
further explained that for the sectors affected in
our country our Government has taken counter
cyclical measures. Mention was also made
about the reflationary package administered
through the record increase in government
spending.
II) Global Report:
21.8 The follow-up to the Declaration on
Fundamental Principles and Rights at work,
adopted by the ILC at its 86th Session (1998),
calls on the Director General, to issue a report
each year, providing a dynamic picture relating
to one of the four categories of fundamental
principles and rights. This year's Global Report
was concerned with the elimination of all forms
of forced or compulsory labour. The title of the
report was cost of coercion. Every year the
global report cyclically deals with one of the
issues related to core Conventions – Child
Labour, Forced Labour, Social Dialogue and
Discrimination.
21.9 Mr. S.K. Srivastava, Additional Secretary
made an intervention on the Global Report. He
complimented ILO for the well researched
report. He stated that dignity of labour is the
foundation of modern civilized society.
Existence of pockets of forced labour reminds us
of the ground yet to be covered. Thereafter he
elaborated about the constitutional safeguards
and various democratic institutions prevailing in
our country to fight this menace. Mr. Srivastava
mentioned about the ratification of ILO
Convention 29 which deals with Forced Labour
and enactment of the legislation i.e. Bonded
Labour System (Abolition) Act 1976. He made a
mention of Special Group constituted under the
Chairpersonship of Union Labour &
Employment Secretary which has been
continuously monitoring the implementation of
the above Act. He pointed out the concerted
drives carried out by various agencies and
Centre assisted surveys carried out by State
Governments. His mention of the effectiveness
of various schemes run by the government
which have been helpful in controlling this
menace was well accepted by the house.
III) Committee on Application of Standards
(Conventions and Recommendations):
21.10 One of the standing and powerful
Committees of the International Labour
Conference is the Committee on Application of
Conventions and Recommendations. The
proceedings of this Committee provided an
opportunity to the representatives of the
Governments, employers and workers to meet
and examine the reports submitted by the
Member States on the manner on which
obligations under the ratified conventions and
recommendations are being implemented in the
national law and practice.
21.11 This year, the Committee had listed the
case of India with reference to Employment
Policy Convention (No. 122), citing same good
practices.
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IV) Programme and Budget Proposals for
2010-11:
21.12 The Finance Committee of Government
representatives elected Belgian Ambassador as
Chairperson of the Committee. Mr. Julien and
Mr. Nakajima were observers from Employers
and Workers Group. DG, ILO introduced
programme and budget proposals of US $ 665
million.
21.13 In the Finance Committee Government
delegate from India Shri S.K. Srivastava made a
comprehensive intervention. He mentioned
about the concern earlier expressed on the
increased reliance on extra budgetary resources
and ambitious level of RBSA (Regular Budget
Supplementary Account) for its fund DW
programmes. This leads to dependency on
donors. Moreover there were apprehensions
that if adequate fund could not be arranged
through RBSA, ILO should develop a suitable
mechanism to regulate and manage the funds
generated under RBSA. Shri Srivastava
complimented ILO for increased allocation for
field programmes for Asia ands the Pacific. In
the background of economic crisis Government
of India would like increased funds towards DW
programmes in the area of green jobs, skill
development, micro finance, gender equality
and elimination of child labour. He expressed
hope that higher funding for employment and
social protection will help strengthen the office
capacity to deliver more qualitative and efficient
services to the constituents. Finally he
supported the Programme and Budget
proposals for 2010-11 as determined on the
basis of discussions and consensus in the
Committee.
V) Committee on HIV/AIDS:
21.14 Fourth Item on the agenda of
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International Labour Conference (98 Session)
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was HIV/AIDS and the World of Work. The
Committee on HIV/AIDS met for its first sitting on
rd
3 June, 2009. Initially its membership
consisted of 148 members (79 government
members, 27 employer members and 42 worker
members).
21.15 The representative of the Secretary
General Dr. Sophia Kisting, Director of the ILO
Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work
stated that the item for discussion had been
chosen by the Governing Body in March 2007.
She further added that financial crisis was
causing reduction in health budgets,
development assistance and treatment
programmes. A standard setting discussion on
HIV/AIDS presented a unique opportunity to
influence and reduce health related
uncertainties in the world of work and to upscale
the response to HIV/AIDS.
21.16 The aim of the proposed new
instruments was to establish the basis for an
institutional tripartite presence within National
Aids Programme to strengthen the workplace
contribution to the universal access to HIV
prevention, treatment, care and support and to
protection of rights, to improve the coordination
of action on HIV/AIDS in the world of work and to
improve monitoring and reporting on workplace
action.
VI) Committee on Gender Equality:
21.17 Committee on Gender Equality held its
first sitting on 3rd June 2009 was composed of
165 members (82 Government Members, 30
Employer Members and 53 Worker Members).
21.18 Shri Sidharth Dev Verman, Joint
Secretary made an opening intervention in this
Committee as Government delegate. He stated
that India firmly believes that all round and
holistic development is possible only when it is
inclusive across gender, caste, creed and
religion. India had ratified all the major
International Conventions aimed at promoting
and achieving gender equality and has also
enacted a host of labour legislations generating
equal rights and equal protection for both
women and men. India is also a signatory to the
Convention on Elimination of Discrimination
against Women (CEDAW). He further added
that in India National Policy for Empowerment of
Women was adopted in March 2001 with the
objective to eliminate all forms of discrimination
against women. India Constitution guarantees
Right to Equality and provides for discrimination
in favour of women. Legislations are regularly
reviewed to keep abreast of gender specific
needs. These legislations cover maternity,
health, social security, etc. Special programmes
like NREGS, self help group, micro financing for
women are empowering the women.
VII) Committee of the Whole on Crisis
Response:
21.19 Committee of the Whole on Crisis
Response had its first sitting on 3rd June, 2009.
The Committee was composed of 241 members
(106 government members, 50 employer
members and 85 worker members). The
Committee on the Whole for Crisis Response
had before it a draft document produced as a
consensus of the Drafting group. Secretary
(L&E) made an intervention and congratulated
the drafting group on the excellent document.
Secretary (L&E) added that this document
articulates the need for a change in the
development paradigm by placing employment
and active labour market policies as the engines
of recovery. The document also spells out the
contour of such a paradigm shift. Secretary
opined that from such a perspective this
document will act as a guide and lay down the
road map for policy making and governance.
Secretary supported the statement of the
workers delegate that now was the time to act on
such document. In the multilateral forums ILO
will have to play a key role and in the National
Governments Ministry of Labour will have to be
involved in planning and implementation of
stimulus packages. Secretary ended her
statement with positive comments about the
employers and expressed that she looks forward
to more tripartite engagements in her country.
21.20 Dr. Ashok Sahu, Labour & Employment
Adviser has also made an intervention in this
Committee by underscoring Global Jobs Pact.
He referred to the recent Indian Labour
Conference which had an agenda item on the
Global Recession. He elaborated about the
various Stimulus packages which have been
launched by the Government of India. He
pointed out that Indian Labour Conference had
proposed recommendations in line with the
proposal of the Global Jobs pact. He explained
how the stimulus packages have been
successful in employment generation,
increasing social security cover (both in
organized and unorganized sector) and
infrastructure development. The measures
adopted have been successful in reducing the
quantum of job losses as compared to other
countries. He emphasized that ensuring growth
and fiscal balance was necessary and stimulus
package should be linked with prevention of job
loss and creation of jobs. Efforts should be
concentrated on among others, labour intensive,
export oriented industries, support for retraining
and skills development and enhancing social
protection. He also stated that in all this social
dialogue should play an important role. He
finally remarked that ILO had a key role in this
crisis. Labour Ministries of the countries should
be involved in make national crisis response
policies.
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VIII) General Survey concerning the
Occupational Safety and Health Convention,
1981 (No.155) and Occupational Safety and
Health Recommendation 1981 (No.164) and
the Protocol of 2002 for the Occupational
Safety and Health Convention 1981:
21.21 On this agenda item the Indian delegate
Mr. S.K. Srivastava, Additional Secretary made
an intervention. He congratulated the office for
the tremendous efforts in preparing this
comprehensive document, conveying the status
of actual implementation and future
preparedness of member states in respect of
Convention 155. He stated that investment in
safety at workplace leads to overall increase in
productivity. Due to continued efforts of ILO,
safety and health policies are witnessing a
change of emphasis from inspection related
activities to the development of collaboration
partnerships for the better management of OSH
at workplace.
IX) Meeting of Ministers of Labour of Non
Aligned Movement (15 June, 2009):
21.22 Hon'ble Labour and Employment
Minister, Govt. of India Shri Mallikarjun Kharge
addressed the NAM ministerial meeting. LEM
endorsed the NAM Draft declaration on the
International Economic and Financial Crisis to
be adopted at the conclusion of the meeting. He
reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to
the purposes and principles of Non Aligned
Movement and South Cooperation especially in
the current situation of economic crisis. Hon'ble
LEM expressed concern at the fund flow to the
developing countries being affected and the
impact on migrant workers. He stressed about
the need of employment generation.
21.23 Hon'ble Labour and Employment
Minister made a special reference towards the
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working methods of the Committee on
Application of Standards which leads to focus
exclusively on developing countries. He
observed that work of this committee should
reflect transparency, objectivity and clearly
defined criteria in its functioning. The Freedom
of Association (FOA) Committee needs to strike
a balance on the issues it addresses.
Committee should also take into account the
various institutional mechanism and the judicial
redressal available in the country while
formulating its opinion on merits of any case.
TH
(B) 304 SESSION OF THE GOVERNING
BODY
th
21.24 The 304 Session of the Governing Body
th th
was held during 9 to 27 March, 2009.
I) Plenary Session of the Governing Body:
21.25 The plenary session of the Governing
th
Body 304 Session started on 24 March, 2009.
Plenary Session was chaired by Mr. Rapacki
(Government, Poland). Following items were
discussed during the plenary session:- (i)
rd
Approval of the Minutes of 303 Session of the
GB, (ii) Data place and agenda of the ILC – 99th
th
Session and 100 Session, (iii) Review of the
annual reports under the follow up to the ILO
declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work and (iv) Report of High Level
Tripartite meeting on the Crisis.
II) Committee's Meetings:
21.26 The Committee on Sectoral and
Technical Meetings and Related Issues
discussed following various agenda items: (i)
Proposals for activities in 2010-11 under the
sectoral activity programme (ii) The sectoral
dimension of ILO's work, (iii) Current global
economic crisis sectoral aspect, (iv) Global
dialogue forum on vocational education and skill
development of commerce workers, finance
sector workers, (v) Joint ILO/IMO Basel
convention on ship scrapping, (vi) Maritime
th
matters and (vii) Report of the 18 International
Conference of Labour statisticians.
21.27 The Committee on Employment and
Social Policy discussed matters relating to (i)
The Financial and Economic Crisis- a Decent
Work Response, (ii) Impact of Social Justice
Declaration on the Implementation strategy of
the Global Employment Agenda and (iii)
Implementation of Global Employment Agenda
(GEA)-Country Presentation Brazil.
21.28 The Committee on Legal Issues and
International Labour Standards discussed
matters relating to Revision of rules for Regional
Meetings, amendments to Standing Orders of
the ILC, improvements in standard-related
activities of the ILO, form of reports on ratified
and unratified Conventions and
Recommendations.
21.29 The Sub-Committee on Multi-national
Enterprises considered and discussed issues
relating to Multi-national Enterprises and social
policy, corporate social responsibility etc.
21.30 The Programme, Financial and
Administrative Committee discussed
Programme and Budget for 2008-09,
programme implementation 2008-09, Strategic
Policy Framework for 2010-2015, review of ILO
field structure, report of the Chief Internal
Auditor, etc.
21.31 T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Te c h n i c a l
Cooperation discussed the following Agenda
items: (i) Trends in International Development
Cooperation, (ii) ILO's Technical Cooperation
Programme 2007-08, (iii) Operational Aspects of
the International Programme on the Elimination
of Child Labour (IPEC) and (iv) Implementation
of FOA agreement in Columbia
III) Steering Group on the Follow up to the
Declaration:
21.32 T h e I m p l e m e n t a t i o n P l a n : I L O
Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair was
discussed in the meeting of steering group.
IV) High Level Tripartite Meeting on the
Global Financial and Economic Crisis:
21.33 High Level Tripartite Meeting was the
occasion for an intensive discussion on the
current Global Financial and Economic Crisis,
policy responses of the countries and role of ILO
is responding to its global employment and
social impact.
21.34 The Indian Delegation made altogether
30 interventions which were well received in the
Committee meetings and plenary.
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(C) 305 SESSION OF THE GOVERNING
BODY
th
21.35 The 305 Session of the Governing Body
of the ILO was held in June 2009. It discussed a
wide range of issues including the questions
arising out of the 98th Session of the ILC, the
report of the ILO Committee on Freedom of
Association and Election of the Officers of the
Governing Body for 2009–10.
(D) 306TH SESSION OF THE GOVERNING
BODY
21.36 The 306th Session of the Governing Body
th
was held during 5th to 20 November, 2009.
I) Plenary Session of the Governing Body:
21.37 The plenary session of the Governing
Body started 17 November, 2009. Plenary
Session was chaired by Ms. M.N. Farani
Azexedo Following items were discussed during
the Plenary Session: (i) the approval of the
minutes of the 305th Session of the Governing
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Body, (iii) Gender equality at the heart of decent
work, (iv) Employment and social protection in
the new demographic context and (v) Economic
and employment crisis and gender equality at
the heart of decent.
II) Committee Meetings:
21.38 The Committee on Sectoral and
Technical Meetings and Related Issues
discussed various agenda items such as
Tripartite Meetings on various subjects, item
related to economic crisis and job crisis,
Maritime matters and proposal of Sectoral
Activities.
21.39 The Committee on Employment and
Social Policy discussed matters relating to
Global economic and jobs crisis, Global Wage
Report and Flexicurity and employment
services.
21.40 T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Te c h n i c a l
Cooperation discussed aspects relating to
implementation of Decent Work Country
Programme, the elimination of forced labour and
Technical cooperation in support of the ILO's
response to the global economic crisis.
21.41 The Committee on Legal Issues and
International Labour Standards discussed
matters relating revision of standards, including
to promote gender equality, Ratification and
promotion of fundamental and priority ILO
Conventions, discrimination in employment and
occupation, improvements in the standard
related activities of ILO and maritime matter.
21.42 The Sub-Committee on Multi-national
considered and discussed issues relating to
Corporate Social Responsibility related
activities, update strategic priorities for MULTI
for 2008- 09 etc.
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21.43 The Programme, Financial and
Administrative Committee discussed
Programme and Budget for 2008-09,
Programme and Budget for 2010-11, Strategic
Policy Framework 2010-15, financial questions
relating to International Institute for Labour
Studies, International Training Centre of the ILO,
matters relating to Joint Inspection Unit, etc.
21.44 The Working Party on Social
Dimension of Globalisation discussed the
Global Jobs Pact: Policy coherence and
international coordination and Summary of
recent world economic forecasts.
21.45 The Indian delegation made 25
interventions in the Committee meetings and
plenary which had a significant contribution on
the discussions and conclusions arrived.
(E) HIV/AIDS AND THE WORLD OF WORK.
21.46 HIV/AIDS is a major threat to the world of
work. It has shown maximum impact on the most
productive segment of the labour force.
HIV/AIDS affects rights at work due to
discrimination and stigmatization of workers
which manifests in loss of employment and
livelihood opportunities. As per NACO
estimates about 2.31 million persons in India
were living with HIV/AIDS in the year 2007 of
whom almost 89% were in the age group of 15-
49 years.
21.47 The Ministry of Labour & Employment
(MOLE) has, in consultation with NACO, ILO
and employers and workers organizations,
prepared the National Policy on HIV/AIDS and
the World of Work to help generate awareness
about HIV/AIDS, encourage action to prevent its
spread and further improve and develop the
support and care initiatives at the workplace.
This policy aims to guide the national response
to HIV/AIDS in reducing and managing the
impact of the epidemic in the world of work. It is
based on the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS.
Specifically the policy aims to prevent
transmission of HIV infection amongst workers
and their families; protect rights of those who are
infected and provide access to available care,
support and treatment, deal with issues relating
to stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS
by assuring them equity and dignity at the
workplace and ensure safe migration and
mobility with access to information services on
HIV/AIDS.
21.48 The National Policy on HIV/AIDS was
formally launched by Union Minister for Labour
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and Employment in the 43 Session of the
th
Standing Labour Committee held on 30
October, 2009.
21.49 The Ministry of Labour & Employment is
dealing with a 440 million workforce, the vast
majority of whom are in the informal sector. The
Ministry can effectively reach out to the workers
both in the formal and informal sectors through
the social partners i.e. the Employers
Organisations and Trade Unions, Ministry of
Labour & Employment has initiated efforts to
disseminate information on HIV/AIDS to workers
through its key organizations V. V. Giri National
Labour Institute and Central Board for Workers
Education. A MOLE-ILO Project on HIV/AIDS in
the World of Work – A tripartite response is being
implemented since 2001. India's growth will
generate a lot of employment in the next 10-12
years. Most entrants will be young people and
uncontrolled spread of HIV and its impact among
them will affect economic growth. A workplace
policy will ensure that they are provided
appropriate services and information for
prevention. It was, therefore, considered
essential to provide guidelines to all the key
actors and suggest the mechanism for effective
collaboration and implementation to protect the
Indian working population from HIV infection and
mitigate its social and economic impact through
the National Policy on HIV/AIDS.
(F) H I G H L I G H T S O F I M P O R T A N T
ACTIVITIES - PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO
GLOBAL FUND ON HIV/AIDS
21.50 The Ministry of Labour & Employment
had submitted a proposal to the Global Fund on
Aids, TB and Malaria (GFATM) Round 9 in May
2009 for strengthening workplace and policies
and programmes on HIV/AIDS. The proposal
envisages targeted interventions for
informal/migrant workers in selected states
(Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka,
Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu) in manufacturing,
mining, textiles and construction sectors to
create awareness and facilitate prevention, care
and support activities on HIV/AIDS. The project
would cover about 3.5 million workers.
21.51 The Global Fund has approved the
project for funding subject to fulfillment of certain
pre-conditions.
TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES
21.52 India and ILO share a very significant
and fruitful cooperation in various technical
programmes in the areas of employment,
occupational safety & health, improvement of
working conditions, upgradation of technical
facilities and skills development, management
consultation development, social security, skill
development and other labour related issues.
21.53 Under the Active Partnership Policy of
the ILO, collaboration between India and SRO-
ILO is supported by technical inputs from the
multidisciplinary teams at SRO New Delhi and
regional office in Bangkok as well as by technical
departments at the I.L.O. Headquarters. The
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technical specialists provide advisory services in
international labour standards, statistics and
also discuss areas of possible collaboration in
future. The tripartite machinery of the
Government, Workers' and Employers'
Organizations, worked closely with the I.L.O. in
identifying the major Decent Work Country
Programme objectives for the ensuing years.
The main focus of the exercise was to promote
employment and social protection in the process
of restructuring of the economy, management of
working conditions and occupational safety and
health in high-risk areas.
21.54 A number of officers from Ministry of
Labour & Employment, representatives from
social partners (Worker Organisations &
Employer Organisations), were deputed for
training, workshops, seminars and meetings
under fellowships provided by ILO/KOILAF.
21.55 The ILO also utilises the training facilities
available in a number of institutions under the
Ministry of Labour & Employment in India
including V.V. Giri National Labour Institute,
Central Labour Institute (Mumbai), Regional
Labour Institutes (Kolkata, Kanpur & Chennai),
the Vocational Training Institutes under the
Directorate General of Employment and
Training, the Indian Institutes of Management
and Indian Institutes of Technology.
MULTI- LATERAL COOPERATION
HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
21.56 Some of the prominent High Level
International meetings organized in
collaboration with ILO where India's participated
actively at the highest level include:-
?
Tripartite Meeting of Experts on Strategies
for the Extension of Social Security
Coverage attended by Shri P.C. Chaturvedi,
Secretary (Labour & Employment) in
Geneva from 2-4 September 2009.
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?
Meeting of Employment, Labour and Social
Affairs Committee at Ministerial level
attended by Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Union
Labour & Employment Minister and Shri S.
Krishnan, Special Secretary (Labour &
Employment) in Paris from 28-29
September 2009.
DELEGATIONS FROM ABROAD
21.57 A number of high level delegations
visited India to have in depth interactive
meetings on a wide range of labour related
issues of mutual interests during the year.
Prominent amongst those are:
?Mr. Mohamad Ghous Bashiri, Dy. Minister of
Ministry of labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and
disabled, Government of Afghanistan visited
th st
India from 29 July to 1 August, 2009. A
meeting was held by Union Labour &
Employment Minister with Afghanistan Dy.
Minister on areas of mutual cooperation on
th
30 July, 2009 at Shram Shakti Bhawan,
New Delhi.
?A 14 member delegation of Senate Finance
committee of U.S.A led by International
Trade Counsel Ms. Amber Cottle visited New
Delhi on 12-13 August. A meeting was held
by Shri S.K. Dev Verman, Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Labour and Employment, with the
Delegation on 13th August, 2009 at Shram
Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
?A delegation led by H.E. Mr P.H. Donner,
Minister for Social Affairs & Employment,
Netherland, visited India from 22 to 23
October, 2009. A meeting was held by Union
Labour & Employment Minister with Dutch
Minister of Social Affairs and employment on
23rd October, 2009 at Shram Shakti Bhawan,
New Delhi.
22 DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
BACKGROUND
22.1 The Directorate General of Resettlement
and Employment (DGR&E) now known as
Directorate General of Employment and
Training (DGE&T) was set up in July 1945 for the
purpose of resettling demobilized Defence
Service personnel and discharged War Workers
in civil life.
22.2 After Independence, the Directorate
General was also called upon to handle work
relating to displaced persons from Pakistan.
Subsequently, the scope of the Directorate was
extended to cover employment service to all
categories of job seekers in early 1948, and
training services to all civilians in 1950.
22.3 In pursuance of the recommendations of
the Training and Employment Service
Committee (Shiva Rao Committee set up in
1952) the day-to-day administrative control of
the Employment Exchanges and Industrial
Training Institutes (ITIs) was transferred to the
S t a t e G o v e r n m e n t s / U n i o n Te r r i t o r y
Administrations with effect from 01.11.1956 on
cost sharing basis between Centre and States.
22.4 Cost sharing by the Centre with the State
Governments to the extent of 60% of the cost of
the establishment was continued up to 31-03-
1969 after which the scheme was discontinued,
based on the decision taken by the National
Development Council in May 1968.
22.5 With each successive Five Year Plan,
there has been considerable expansion of the
activities of the Employment Service and
Training Service in the Centre and the States.
The total number of Employment Exchanges
functioning at the end of September, 2009 is
969 (including 83 University Employment
information and Guidance Bureaux); and the
total number of Industrial Training Institutes
(both Government and Private) is 7605 with a
seating capacity of around 10.6 lakh.
22.6 The Directorate General is headed by
the Director General of Employment & Training/
Joint Secretary to Government of India. The
organizational set up of the Directorate General
consists of three principal wings, namely,
Directorate of Training, Directorate of
Employment and Secretariat Wing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
22.7 EMPLOYMENT DIRECTORATE
?Plans and formulates programmes for
expansion and development of National
Employment Service in consultation with
State Governments.
?Coordinates the work of Employment
Service in States/UTs..
?Conducts regular training programmes and
develops staff training material for the
Employment Service personnel.
?Carries out continuous programme of
evaluation of policies, procedures and
working practices of Employment
Exchanges in the States with a view to
assessing and advising the State
Governments on the progressive
development of the service and to ensure
that National Policies, Standards and
Procedures are effectively implemented.
?Provides a central agency for adjusting
surpluses and shortages in certain specified
areas where recruitment requires wider
circulation.
?Collects and disseminates Employment
Market Information and prescribes uniform
reporting procedures for the organized
sector and Employment Exchanges.
?Co-ordinates Vocational Guidance and
Career Counseling Services rendered
through Employment Exchanges and
University Employment Information and
Guidance Bureaux (UEIGBx) to the
unemployed youth for choosing and
planning their career suited to their abilities
and skills.
?Evaluates residual capabilities of physically
challenged persons and to provide them
adjustment training in order to facilitate their
economic rehabilitation.
?Establishes coordination and consultation
with the Ministries of the Government of
India whose activities affect the employment
situation in the country.
?Provides Vocational Guidance and Training
in confidence building to SC/ST job seekers.
?Formulation of National Employment Policy.
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?Preparation of Annual Report to People on
Employment.
TRAINING DIRECTORATE
22.8 DGET is responsible to implement
vocational training programme in the country.
Major schems being implemented by DGE&T
are Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), and
Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS). CTS
products are deemed to be semi-skilled and ATS
is expected to produce skilled workers. In ATS,
there is a provision for rebate in training period to
the extent of successfully undergone
institutional training under CTS in the
corresponding trade. Under the above
vocational training programmes,DGE&T
?Develops training programme at the national
level, particularly in the area concerning
common policies, common standards and
procedures.
?Deals with training of instructors and trade
testing and certification.
SECRETARIAT WING
22.9 The Secretariat wing is responsible for
looking after the establishment matters of the
employees of DGE&T.
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN DGE&T
22.10 The Directorate General of Employment
& Training and its subordinate offices have on
their roll 2511 employees, out of which 275 are
Group, 'A' officers, 611 Group 'B' officers, 1136
Group 'C' employees and 489 Group 'D'
employees
STATUTORY PROVISIONS
22.11 The statutory provisions enforced by
DGE&T are:-
?Employment Exchanges (Compulsory
Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 and
Rules made thereunder.
?Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules made
thereunder.
22.12 The following statutory and non-
statutory bodies are functioning under the
DGE&T:-
Statutory Body
?Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC)
Non-Statutory Bodies
?Working Group on National Employment
Service.
?National Council for Vocational Training
(NCVT)
INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE
22.13 EMPLOYMENT SERVICE WITH
STATE GOVERNMENTS;-
?969 Employment Exchanges (including 50
Special Employment Exchanges for
Handicapped) throughout India as on
30.09.2009.
?50 Special Cells for Handicapped persons
are functioning in 50 Employment
Exchanges in various States as on
30.09.2009.
?Most of the States have Directorates of
Employment located in the State Capitals.
WITH CENTRAL GOVERNMENT:
?20 Vocational Rehabilitation Centres
(VRCs) for Handicapped. Out of which one
Centre at Vadodara is exclusively for women
with disabilities.
?23 Coaching-cum-Guidance Centres for
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
?A Central Institute for Research and Training
in Employment Service (CIRTES) located at
NOIDA (U.P.)
?Central Employment Exchange under
Directorate of Employment at New Delhi
HIGHLIGHTS
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
22.14 DGE&T does not implement any
employment generation scheme. Its role is to co-
ordinate and oversees the employment
generation taking place in the economy through
the National Employment Service in India. The
network of Employment Service has expanded
from 18 Employment Exchanges in 1951 to 969
Employment Exchanges as on 30.09.2009.
22.15 One of the most important roles played
by the Employment Exchanges is to motivate
and guide the unemployed youth for taking up
self-employment ventures in view of shrinkage
in wage paid jobs. In 22 selected Employment
Exchanges, Special Cells for Promotion of Self-
Employment have been working. Upto the end of
June 2009, 1.07 lakh persons had been placed
in self-employment, out of which 0.85
lakh(78.7%) were men and 0.23 lakh (21.3%)
women. About 2 lakh persons were on the Live
Register, aspirants of seeking Self-Employment
assistance during the period under reference.
The Self Employment Promotion Cells will also
continue to function during 2010-2011.
22.16 As on 30.09.2009, 392 Vocational
Guidance Units in Employment Exchanges and
83 University Employment Information and
Guidance Bureaux (UEIGBX) within the
University Campuses have been functioning in
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the country to render Vocational Guidance and
Employment Counseling to job-seekers.
22.17 In order to maintain authentic Labour
Market Information, Employment Service in the
States has been implementing the Employment
Market Information (EMI) programme. The
programme covers all establishments in the
Public Sector and non-agricultural
establishments in the Private Sector employing
10 or more workers.
22.18 Twenty three Coaching-cum-Guidance
Centres (CGCs) for SC/STs have been set up in
23 States. Vocational Guidance and training in
Confidence Building is provided to SC/ST job
seekers through these centres. Besides, the
facilities for practicing typing and shorthand are
provided to SC/ST job seekers in 13 Coaching-
cum-Guidance Centres. These Centres have
also been arranging Pre-Recruitment Training
Programme for SC/ST candidates to improve
their employability in competitive examinations
conducted by Staff Selection Commission and
other Recruitment Boards for Group 'C' and
equivalent posts. During 2009-10 (from April,
2009 to September,2009,), 4757 candidates
could make use of facilities provided at CGCs to
practice typing and shorthand and 2421
candidates participated in the Pre-Recruitment
Training Programmes organised by them.
22.19 Twenty Vocational Rehabilitation
Centres (VRCs) for Handicapped have been
functioning in the country, out of which, one
Centre at Vadodara has been set up exclusively
for women with disabilities. Three new Centres
one each at Una, Puducherry and Srinagar
sanctioned in 2005-06 have been made fully
functional. These Centres evaluate residual
capacities of People with disabilities and provide
them adjustment training and skill training with a
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view to integrate them in the economic
mainstream and make them productive citizens
of the country. These Centres play pro-active
role in creating public awareness and
community participation in the rehabilitation of
people with disabilities. During 2009-10(April,09
to Sep-09) these Centres registered 13477,
evaluated 13345 and rehabilitated 5522 persons
with disabilities. Four barrier free buldings for
VRCs, one each at Delhi, Bhubaneswar,
Kanpur and Kolkata have been constructed for
easy access to Persons with Disabilities.
22.20 Placement service to the disabled Ex-
servicemen/Border Security Force personnel
and their dependents are provided through an
Ex-servicemen Cell set up in DGE&T(Hqrs.). At
the end of September 2009, there were 253
disabled soldiers and 2,401 dependents
awaiting employment assistance through the
Ex-Servicemen Cell.
22.21 Central Institute for Research &
Training in Employment Service (CIRTES) is
responsible for imparting training to officers of
the Employment Service and conducting
research to provide feedback on various
programmes of NES and develop tools and
techniques for better implementation of NES
programmes. It also prepares career literature
for vocational guidance and career counselling.
During 2009-10 (till September, 2009), CIRTES
organized three training courses for
Employment Officers, released career literature
and Job Seeker's Guide Vol.III comprising of two
different jobs, “Compendium on Job Seekers”
guide Vo..III comprising four different jobs is
under preparation. One motivational poster on
"Modular Employability Skills" was finalized and
three pamphlets for Self Employment Guidance
are under preparation.
22.22 REPORT TO THE PEOPLE ON
EMPLOYMENT
In her address on 4 June, 2009 to the Joint
Session of both Houses of Parliament, the
President of India had announced preparation of
five Annual Reports to the People one of which is
the Annual Report to the People on Employment
to generate a national debate. A National
th
Seminar was organized on 9 September, 2009
at New Delhi to elicit the views and suggestions
of experts as well as various stakeholders in the
area of employment and those which will be of
relevance to the public/civil society at large and
provide inputs towards preparation of the report.
Report to People on Employment will be
developed and published on the approved
outlines of Government for generating a national
debate.
22.23 NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY
The draft National Employment Policy (NEP)
has been prepared in consultation with various
Central Ministries/Departments and other
stakeholders. The objective of the National
Employment Policy (NEP) is to provide a holistic
framework towards achieving the goal of
remunerative and decent employment for all
women and men in the labour force in a
sustainable manner. It aims at accelerating
employment growth, particularly in the
organized sector, and improving the quality of
jobs in terms of productivity, average earnings,
and protection of workers, specially in the
unorganised sector.
22.24 Employment Exchanges Mission
Mode Project;
The Employment Exchanges being the first
contact point for the unemployed youth play a
vital role in proper adjustment of the job seekers.
The fulfillment of this objective to some extent
depends on how fast the dissemination of
information at the employment exchanges is
done. Recognizing the key role expected to be
played by the Employment Exchanges in the
growth of employment in India, the National e-
Governance Plan (NeGP) has identified
Employment Exchanges as one of the Mission
Mode Projects (MMP) for upgradation and
modernization of Employment Exchanges in
order to make them more demand responsive.
The introduction of e-Governance is to help in
providing speedy and easy access to
employment related information to job seekers
and employers. The project aims to
progressively support all the State Governments
in transformation of all the Employment
Exchanges in the country by making effective
use of Information Technology (IT) in order to
effectively deliver their mandated services to the
job seekers & employers.
National Institute for Smart Government (NISG),
a not-for-profit organization has been engaged
as a Principal Consultant for design and
development of Mission Mode Project on
Employment Exchanges by the Ministry.
Gujarat and Maharashtra have been selected for
benchmarking best practice study. 'As is study'
and 'Benchmarking study' have been completed
in selected States by the consultant team.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been
prepared and is being processed further for
obtaining necessary approvals.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
22.25 Skill building and training contributes
significantly for promoting the interests of
individuals, enterprises, economy and society.
Technological changes, changes in financial
markets, the emergence of global markets for
products and services, international competition
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are among the more significant developments
that are transforming the world of work. Skill
building and training, a central pillar of decent
work, is a means to empower people, improve
the quality and organization of work, enhance
citizens' productivity, raise workers' incomes,
promote job security and social equity and help
individuals become more employable in rapidly
changing internal and external labour markets.
22.26 DGE&T continues to improve quality of
productivity throughout the economy by
systematic supply of trained manpower to the
Industry through various vocational training
programmes. Brief of these programmes has
been given in the following Para's. Details of
these programmes are given in the subsequent
chapters
CRAFTSMEN TRAINING
22.27 To sustain adequate supply of semi
skilled workers, and also for value creation
through dynamic vocational training policy and
infrastructure, 7605 Industrial Training
Institutes/Centres (ITIs /ITCs) are functioning all
over the country having seating capacity to
10.62 lakh to impart training in 112 trades
22.28 Apart from ITIs/ITCs: Craftsmen Training
in 22 trades is also imparted through 6 Model
Training Institutes (MTIs) attached to 5
Advanced Training Institutes (ATIs) and one
Central Training Institute (CTI) under the
DGE&T. Besides, one National Vocational
Training Institute (NVTI) and 10 Regional
Vocational Training Institutes (RVTIs) have also
been imparting craftsmen training in women's
occupations
22.29 About 70% of the training period is
allocated for imparting practical training.
Theoretical training is given in subjects related to
Trade Theory, Workshop Calculations &
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Science, Engineering Drawing and Social
Studies (which also includes a module on
Information Technology).
22.30 In order to reorient the training modules
as per the changing skill requirements of the
industries, broad based craftsmen training on
modular pattern is offered in 4 Model Industrial
Training Institutes (MITIs) at Haldwani,
Kozhikode, Jodhpur and Choudwar under the
DGE&T. Further details are given in Chapter 27.
Apprenticeship Training Scheme
22.31 It is obligatory on the part of employers
both in Public and Private sector establishments
having required training infrastructure as laid
down under the Apprentices Act, 1961 to engage
apprentices. The Act covers 254 groups of
industries of about 24,815 establishments
engage apprentices.
22.32 188 trades in 35 trade groups have been
designated for trade apprentices. As against
2,78,123 training seats available, 1,95,703
apprentices have been undergoing
apprenticeship training as on 30.06.2009.
22.33 122 subject fields have been designated
for Graduate & Technician Apprentices and 122
for Technician (Vocational) Apprentices. As
against 96,759 training seats located for these
categories, 57,991 have been utilized as on
30.03.2009. Further details are given in Chapter
28.
Craft Instructors' Training Scheme
22.34 Qualified trainers are key to provide
quality skill development for helping trainees
reach high standards in vocational
competencies. Their training and retraining is
critical element of any successful training
system. This is important for ensuring their
employability and facilitating their transition from
training to work or further training. In the current
year a total of 1050 trainers from all over the
country were trained in 27 trades through 5 ATIs
and Central Training Institute for instructors.
More details are given in Chapter 29.
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
22.35 Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
(AVTS) ensures that the individual's skills and
competencies improve as technology and skill
requirements change. It also ensures the
personal and career development of workers
and results in increasing in aggregate
productivity and income. With this view, training
of workers to over 1, 65,459 industrial workers in
the advanced vocational areas have been
provided through 6 Advanced Training Institutes
& CTI and 16 ITIs in the current year. To meet the
growing demand, the facilities were extended to
30 more ITIs. More details are given in Chapter
29.
Advanced Vocational Training in Electronics
and Process Instrumentation
22.36 Two Advanced Training Institutes in
Electronics and Process Instrumentation set up
at Hyderabad and Dehradun offer advanced
vocational training courses in the field of
Electronics and Process Instrumentation. A total
of 3636 short term and long term courses were
conducted at these institutes since inception and
41503 trainees have been trained up to October,
2009. During the year 2009-2010(till October,
2009), 161 courses have already been
conducted and 1799 participants have been
trained at these institutes. More details are given
in Chapter 29.
Supervisory Training/ Foremen Training
22.37 Short-term/ tailor-made programmes
and long-term courses are conducted at two
Foremen Training Institutes located at
Bangalore and Jamshedpur to train the existing
and potential shop floor foremen and
supervisors in technical and managerial skills.
22.38 These institutes have conducted 3234
courses and trained 43989 foremen/
supervisors in short-term and long-term courses
up to October,2009. During the year 2009-2010,
416 persons were trained in various short/long
term courses conducted at these institutes.
More details are given in Chapter 29.
Staff Training, Research and Development
22.39 The Central Staff Training and Research
Institute (CSTRI) was set up in 1966 with the
technical assistance from the Government of
Federal Republic of Germany to conduct training
programme for executive staff and to undertake
applied research in the field of vocational
training and also to develop, disseminate
instructional materials and projected/ non-
projected training aids.
22.40 Up to October 2009, CSTRI at Kolkata
has trained 18803 personnel, and completed
165 projects covering various aspects of
vocational training. During the year, Institute has
also revised 288 curricula of the trades of
various training activities under vocational
training programme.
22.41 The Institute has also started special
training programmes in non-formal areas for
training staff of Vocational Rehabilitation
Centres for Physically Handicapped
DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL
MEDIA
22.42 O n e I n s t i t u t e n a m e d C e n t r a l
Instructional Media Institute (CIMI) was set up
with the assistance of Government of Germany
in December 1986 to develop instructional
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material on Vocational Training for the use of
trainees and trainers. Institute has been made
st
autonomous on 1 April 1999.
22.43 As per the recommendation of the
Governing Council in its 5th Meeting held on
29.06.2003 under the Chairmanship of the
Hon'ble Union Labour Minister, the institute was
renamed as National Instructional Media
Institute (NIMI) to reflect its national character.
22.44 The main objective for the establishment
of the Institute is to make available instructional
materials in various trades for the use of the
trainees and trainers to ensure overall
improvement in the standard of institutional
training being imparted under Craftsmen and
Apprenticeship Training Programmes.
22.45 Present activities of the Institute include
development, production and dissemination of
Instructional Media Packages (IMPs)
comprising of books on Trade Theory, Trade
Practical, Test/Assignment, Instructor's Guide,
Visual Aids, Support materials such as books on
Workshop Calculation & Science, Reference
text books, Table books, etc.
22.46 Development of Question Banks to
conduct All India Trade Test for Craftsmen
Trainees, and “Awareness Training Programme/
“Multiplier Training Programme” for effective use
of IMPs to the instructors of ITIs/ITCs to enable
effective implementation of Vocational Training.
Details are given in Chapter 29
W O M E N ' S V O C AT I O N A L T R A I N I N G
PROGRAMME
22.47 Training facilities, exclusively for women
are being offered by the DGE&T at one National
Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) for Women
and 10 Regional Vocational Training Institutes
(RVTIs) for Women.
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22.48 NVTI/RVTIs have trained about 73048
trainees since inception in various training
courses' it includes 39,592 trained in regular
long term courses and 33,456 in short-term
courses.
22.49 During 2009-10, about 5802 women
have been trained in various training courses, it
includes trainees trained in regular long term
courses and in short term/ad hoc courses in skill
areas like MS office, Word Processing, Personal
Grooming, Repairs/Maintenance of Domestic
Electronic equipments, Embroidery, Dress
Making etc.
22.50 In the State Sector, as per the data
collected from State Governments and compiled
till September 2009, there were about 1213
Institutes (289 Govt. Women ITIs and 80 Private
Women ITCs 726 Women Wings in Government
ITIs and 118 Women Training Wings in Private
ITCs) with about 51,804 training seats. Details
are given in Chapter 29.
NEW INITIATIVES
22.51 A centrally sponsored scheme for
Upgradation of ITIs into Centres of Excellence
has been launched in the year 2006-07. The
objective of the scheme is to upgrade the
existing 100 ITIs into “Centers of Excellence
(CoE)” for producing multi skilled workforce of
world standard. The highlights of the scheme are
introduction of multiskilling courses during the
first year, followed by advanced / specialized
modular courses in the second year by adopting
industry wise cluster approach, multi entry and
multi exit provisions, and Public-Private-
Partnership in the form of Institute Managing
Committee (IMC) to ensure greater & active
involvement of industry in all aspects of training
22.52 Government of India has signed
Financing Agreement in November 2007 with
World Bank for upgradation of 400 ITIs under
Vocational Training Improvement Project
(VTIP). Under VTIP, the individual ITI could
establish Center of Excellence (CoE) by
introducing multi-skill courses and / or upgrade
conventional trades in the ITI. The other major
activities to be taken up under VTIP include
Training of Trainers, curricula development &
Instructional Media Development, reform
studies and support for innovation-pilot projects
for improvement of vocational training in India.
Details are given in Chapter 23
22.53 A new Project “Skill Development
Initiatives” has been launched in 2007-08. It is a
five year project during which one million
persons would be trained or their existing skills
tested and certified. Details are given in
Chapter 23.
22.54 DGE&T is currently implementing
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
“Establishment of new Industrial Training
Institutes (ITIs) in the North-Eastern states,
Sikkim and Strengthening and Modernization of
ITIs in the State of Jammu & Kashmir”. The main
objective of the scheme is to meet both
qualitative and quantitative skilled and semi-
skilled manpower requirement for industry,
service sector, self employment etc. by way of
creating and developing infrastructure for
training of youth in identified skill areas. The
scheme envisages establishment of 25 New ITIs
and strengthening/ modernization of 35 existing
ITIs in North-Eastern Region. On completion of
implementation, the seating capacity in ITIs
would increase from the existing 7244 to 16144.
The scheme also provides Technical Assistance
for training of faculty/ sponsored candidates
from NE Region. In addition, it also includes
strengthening/ modernization of 37 existing ITIs
and setting up of one new Women ITI at Jammu
under the Jammu & Kashmir component of the
scheme. The seating capacity in ITIs in J&K
would also increase from the existing 4364 to
6200 in J&K, on implementation. Details are
given in Chapter 23
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23 NEW INITIATIVES RELATING
TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING
“Establishment of Industrial Training
Institutes in North-Eastern States and Sikkim
and Modernization of ITI's in the State of
Jammu & Kashmir”
North Eastern component ( outlay 13.7 crore)
23.1 DGE&T is currently implementing
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)“
Establishment of new Industrial Training
Institutes (ITIs) in the North- Eastern states and
Sikkim. The main objective of the scheme is to
meet both qualitative and quantitative skilled
and semi-skilled manpower requirement for
industry, service sector, self-employment etc. by
way of creating and developing infrastructure for
training of youth in identified skill areas. The
scheme envisages establishment of 22 New ITIs
and strengthening/ modernization of 35 existing
ITIs in North-Eastern Region with an outlay of
Rs. 100 crore. This component has come to
close on 31.3.2008. On request from Chief
Ministers of Sikkim & Assam, another three new
ITIs – two in Sikkim and one in Assam have also
been added under the scheme with an outlay of
Rs. 13.7 crore. On completion of
implementation, the seating capacity in ITIs
would increase from the existing 7244 to 16144.
The scheme for NE states was merged in 2005-
06 with another CSS on Strengthening/
modernization of the ITIs in the State of Jammu
& Kashmir with an outlay of Rs.37 crore and the
CSS was renamed as “Establishment of new
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the North-
Eastern States, Sikkim and Strengthening
/Modernization of ITIs in the State of Jammu
&Kashmir”. As the component on establishment
of 3 new ITIs – two in Sikkim(at Namchi &
Ghysing) and one in the State of Assam(at
Kajolgaon) are yet to be completed, the State
Governments of Assam & Sikkim have
requested extension of the project duration by
another year i.e. till 31.3.2010 so that these ITIs
could be fully set up. Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held on
17.9.2009 has approved the continuation of the
project till 31.3.2010.
23.2 As regards progress under the project for
setting up of additional three ITIs, an amount of
Rs. 8.17 crore has been released till October
2009 out of the outlay of 13.7 crore. The
remaining amount will be released before
31.3.2010 on the basis of utilization certificates
to be submitted by the State Govt. In terms of
physical progress, courses have already
commenced in 22 new ITIs and 35 upgraded
existing ITIs completed earlier. Training has also
commenced in one of the additional ITIs in
Sikkim, from a temporary accommodation at
Namchi.
Jammu & Kashmir component [outlay 37.00
crore] –
23.3 The component envisages upgradation
of 37 existing ITIs and establishment of one new
women ITI at Jammu with an oullay of Rs. 37.0
crore. As some activities are yet to be
completed, the State Government had
requested extension of the project duration by
another year i.e. till 31.3.2010 so that the
residual activities of civil construction and
equipment procurement etc., could be
completed. CCEA in its meeting held on
17.9.2009 has approved the continuation of the
project till 31.3.2010.
23.4 At present, there are 37 Government
ITIs in the State out of which 17 ITIs are in
Kashmir division, 18 in Jammu division and 2 in
Ladakh region. A total of 263 trade units are
functioning in these ITIs, imparting training in 21
NCVT designated trades; 18 Engineering
Trades and the rest Non - Engineering. On
completion of this scheme, the total seating
capacity in all theITIs in J&K will increase from
4364 to 6200.
23.5 As regards progress under the J&K
project, an amount of Rs.24.24 crore has been
released till October 2009 out of the total
allocation of 37.0 crore for procurement of
machinery / equipment, civil construction and
recurring expenditure components for the ITIs.
The remaining amount will be released before
31.0.2010 on the basis of utilization certificates
to be submitted by the State Govt.
23.6 In addition to the above, technical
support and monitoring of the Prime Minister's
Reconstruction Plan [PMRP] being
implemented through the state plan of Jammu &
Kashmir is also done by this Ministry. The outlay
for PMRP is Rs. 33.18 crore existing ITIs. Also,
5 new ITIs are being set up with an outlay of
Rs. 22.5 crore. As regards physical progress, 9
new women ITIs and 12 women wings in general
ITIs for are almost complete. The construction of
5 new ITIs is also being taken up after acquisition
of the respective lands which have been
identified.
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme for
Upgradation of ITIs into Centres of
Excellence
23.7 Union Finance Minister in his Budget
Speech 2004-05 and reiterated in 2006-07, had
announced measures for upgradation of 500
ITIs in the country. As per his advice upgradation
of 100 ITIs from domestic resources and 400
ITIs through World Bank assistance has been
taken up in phased manner. The domestically
funded 100 ITIs were selected by the 22 States/
Union Territories in proportion to the number of
Government ITIs in these States. The total cost
of the centrally sponsored scheme is Rs.160
crore, Central share is Rs.120 crore, in view of
cost sharing in the ratio of 75:25 as advised by
the Ministry of Finance.
23.8 The objective of the scheme is to
upgrade 100 ITIs into “Centers of Excellence
(CoE)” for producing multi skilled workforce of
world standard. The highlights of the scheme are
introduction of multi-skilling courses during the
first year, followed by advanced/ specialized
modular courses in the second year by adopting
industry wise cluster approach, multi entry and
multi exit provisions, To ensure greater & active
involvement of industry in all aspects of training
these institute are being advised and supervised
through Institute Management Committee (IMC)
which are headed by senior executive from the
neighborhood big industry. Out of the central
share of Rs 120 cr. an amount of Rs 105 cr. has
been released till Oct 2009. Training is being
imparted in 21 Industrial Sectors which been
identified by the IMC and curricula of more than
200 module have been developed to impart
training. The scheme was approved in March
2005 and has been extended by one year for its
implementation till 31.3.2010.
Upgradation of 400 ITIs with World Bank
Assistance
23.9 Remaining 400 ITIs were taken up for
upgradation with World Bank assistance and the
project is named as Vocational Training
Improvement Project (VTIP). Under this project,
100 ITIs were taken up during FY 2006-07 with
retroactive financing and 150 ITIs each were
identified during 2007-08 and 2008-09. Under
VTIP, the individual ITI could either establish
Center of Excellence (CoE) by introduction of
multi-skill courses and/ or upgrade conventional
trades in the ITI.
23.10 EFC approved the Project on May 8,
2007.and CCEA approved it on Aug.2, 2007.
The Project Agreement was signed with World
Bank on 2nd Nov. 2007.
23.11 The total Project cost has been
estimated, as Rs.1581 crores. The cost sharing
between Central and State Government is in the
ration of 75:25 (90:10 in case of NE States and
Sikkim). Central funds to the tune of Rs. 538
crores have been released to States / spent by
Central Institutes till Oct 2009, To implement this
project, the State Governments are required to
enter into Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to empower the Institute Management
Committee (IMC), enhance powers of the
Principals of the ITIs and have commitment for
implementation /sustainability of the scheme
during the Project period and beyond.
23.12 The project objective is to improve the
employment outcomes of graduates from the
vocational training system, by making the design
and delivery of training more demand
responsive. The project has three components:
(i) Improving the Quality of Vocational Training,
(ii) Promoting Systemic Reforms and
Innovation, and (iii) Project Management, and
Monitoring and Evaluation.
23.13 The main thrust of the program is to
provide appropriate infrastructure, equipment,
update syllabi and introduce new courses in the
ITIs. The project envisages training of
instructors and management level training
programs to improve quality of training. The
central institutes under DGE&T have also been
strengthened to develop infrastructure for
imparting training to the instructors on advanced
modules in selected sector.
23.14 Reforms and innovation are envisaged
to bring about improvement in vocational
training system and sustaining gains made
under the Project. The project envisages studies
designed to develop viable proposals for
reforms. The project supports to adopt modern
curriculum development methodologies,
develop curricula inputs in emerging
technologies for use in updating curricula and
strengthen development of Instructional Media
Packages (IMPs).
23.15 National Steering Committee (NSC), as
an apex body has been constituted to guide and
oversee the implementation of the project, under
the chairpersonship of Secretary (Labour &
Employment) with adequate representation
from industrial bodies. At the State level, the
Project is guided by State Steering Committee
(SSC), constituted by the respective States/
UTs. The project provides for an effective
monitoring and evaluation system. Project
monitoring is based on information collected
from States/ UTs and through field visits. DGE&T
team jointly with World Bank representatives
undertook the First and Second Joint Review
Mission (JRM) during September - October,
2 0 0 8 a n d J u n e 2 0 0 9 r e s p e c t i v e l y.
Representatives from Planning Commission,
Government of India, and Industry Associations'
also participated in the review mission. The
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recommendations made in the JRM are being
followed up with respective State Governments.
23.16 The related documents under the Project
are available on DGE&T website -
http://www.dget.nic.in/WorldBank/worlbankassi
stedprojects.htm
Scheme for “Upgradation of 1396
Government ITIs through Public Private
Partnership”
23.17 In the budget speech 2007-08, Union
Finance Minister announced a Scheme for
Upgradation of 1396 Government ITIs into
Centres of Excellence through Public Private
Partnership. In pursuance of this
announcement, a Scheme was formulated.
Under the Scheme, an Industry Partner is
associated with each Government ITI to lead the
process of upgradation. An Institute
Management Committee (IMC) is constituted /
reconstituted with Industry Partner or its
representative as its Chairperson and registered
as a Society. Interest free loan of upto Rs. 2.5
Crore is given directly to the IMC for upgrading
the training infrastructure of the ITI. The IMC is
delegated the power to determine upto 20% of
the admissions in the ITI. Financial and
academic autonomy is granted to manage the
affairs of the ITI. The state Government retains
the ownership of the ITI and continues to
regulate the admissions and fees except 20%
admissions to be determined by IMC. A
Memorandum of Agreement is signed among
different stake holders.
23.18 The total outlay of the scheme is
Rs. 3550 Crore (Rs. 3490 Crore for release of
interest free loan @ Rs. 2.5 Crore to each ITI and
Rs. 60 Crore for management, monitoring and
evaluation). Cabinet Committee on Economic
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Affairs (CCEA) of the Union cabinet in its
meeting held on 25.10.2007 had 'in principle'
approved this scheme for the XI Five year plan
period, and financial approval had been given for
one year for up gradation of the first batch of 300
ITIs. Subsequently, CCEA in its meeting held on
03.10.2008 had approved the scheme for the
upgradation of remaining 1096 Government ITIs
for the period from 2008-09 to 2011-12.
23.19 Interest free loan of Rs. 1500 Crore was
given directly to the IMC Societies of 600 ITIs
@ Rs.2.5 Crore per ITI during 2007-08 and
2008-09. During 2009-10, another 300 ITIs are
proposed to be covered. An amount of Rs. 302.5
Crore. has been given to 121 ITIs upto
30.11.2009.
23.20 The Scheme under the Public Private
Partnership is the first scheme of its kind in which
Industry and Government Institutions have to
work together for the upgradation of the ITIs. 7
workshops were organized at Lucknow,
Chandigarh, Bangalore, Ahmedabad,
Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai to review the
progress of ITIs covered during 2007-08 and to
sensitize Principals, Industry partners and State
Govts. for the 2nd batch of 300 ITIs covered
during 2008-09.
23.21 For capacity building of Principals and
Senior faculty members of 300 Government ITIs
covered during 2008-09, a tailor-made training
programme was organized at 4 premier training
Institutes viz. NIMSE Hyderabad, CRISP
Bhopal, IDEMI Mumbai, and NIESBUD Noida
and 536 participants were trained.
23.22 List of ITIs covered during 2007-08,
2008-09 and 2009-10 (Upto 10.11.2009) along
with Industry Partners for the Scheme is at Table
23.1
 Upgradation through Public Private Partnership (PPP) – ITI, Khed, Maharashtra: Machinery and
Equipments in new workshop provided by Industry Partner.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (SDIS)
INTRODUCTION
23.23 Ministry of Labour & Employment in
pursuance to excellence in vocational training
has developed a new strategic framework for
Skill Development namely “MODULAR
EMPLOYABLE SKILLS (MES)” framework in
close consultation with industry, State
Governments and experts. EFC and CCEA
approved the scheme on 19.02.2007 and
24.05.2007 respectively. Implementation of the
SDI scheme was operationalised from May
2007. SDI scheme is a five year project during
which one million persons would be trained or
their existing skills tested and certified under
Modular Employable Skills (MES) framework
The Objective of the scheme are :
?To provide vocational training to school
leavers,existing workers,ITI graduates, etc.
to improve their employability by optimally
utilizing the infrastructures available in Govt.
,private institutions and the industry. Existing
skills of the persons can also be tested and
certified under this scheme.
?To build capacity in the area of development
of competency standards, course curricula,
learning material and assessment standards
in the country.
KEY FEATURES OF SDI SCHEME
?Demand driven short term training courses
based on Modular Employable Skills (MES)
decided in consultation with Industry. MES is
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 “Minimum Skills Set' which is sufficient for
gainful employment.
?Central Government facilitates and promote
training while industry, private sector and
State Governments will train the persons
?Optimum utilization of existing infrastructure
to make training cost effective
?Flexible delivery mechanism (part time,
weekends, full time, onsite/offsite) to suit
needs of various target groups
?Different levels of programmes ( Foundation
level as well as Skill upgradation) to meet
demands of various target groups
?The services of existing or retired faculty or
guest faculty to be utilized.
?Courses are available for persons having
th
completed 5 standard.
?Testing & certification of skills acquired
informally.
?Testing of skills of trainees by independent
assessing bodies, which are not involved in
training delivery, to ensure that it is done
impartially
?The essence of the scheme is in the
certification that is nationally and
internationally recognized.
?In-built incentive for both trainees and
vocational training providers (VTP) –
Reimbursement of fee is given only to those
candidates who pass the tests. VTP has to
initially bear part of training cost which is
reimbursed when trainee pass the tests.
?Rating is given to VTPs so that prospective
trainees can take informed decision.
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Registration of poor performing VTPs would
be cancelled.
Fee and Reimbursement
Training Fee
i. Rs.500 per module for modules having
duration upto 90 hrs.
ii. Rs.1000 per module for modules having
duration from 91 to 180 hrs
iii. Rs.1500 per module for modules having
duration from 181 hrs to 270 hrs.
iv. Rs.2000 per module for modules having
duration more than 270 hrs.
?Candidates belonging to SC/ST
category and women are given
relaxation of 25% in training fee. In
order to motivate trainees to take the
training programme seriously, training
fees of all those trainees who
successfully complete the training is
refunded to them.
?Training cost @Rs.15/- per persons per
hour is reimbursed to registered VTPs in
respect of those successful persons who
got training from it. VTPs reimburse
training fee to the successful candidates.
?A one time advance of Rs.3.00 lakhs to
10.00 lakhs is being paid to each Govt.
ITI so that they can start courses under
the SDI scheme.
?Testing fee is Rs 500/-& - Rs 800/- . The
testing fee is reimbursed to all the
successful persons who have received
training from approved VTPs.
Monitoring and Evaluation
?Apex committee at national level and State
Committees at State level advise and guide
the project implementation. The Apex
Committee is chaired by the Secretary,
Labour and Employment, Govt. of India and
State Committees will be chaired by
concerned Secretary/Principal Secretary to
the State Government. These Committees
have representatives of major stakeholders.
?Each State Government/UT administration
has set up SDI Cell. States/UTs have
declared one Govt. ITI as nodal ITI in each
district, which coordinate with VTPs and
provide support to the assessing bodies in its
region.
?VTP would assist trainees in getting
employment and track the trainees till they
get gainfully employed.
?Post-training evaluation of 1% trainees
certified would be done every year.
Web Based software
?Web based software would be used for
implementation and monitoring of the
scheme. It will also act as on-line
employment exchange providing job
opportunity to the candidates.
Methodology
?DGET in consultation with Industry has
identify employable skills and develop MES
course curricula, learning materials and
assessments tools.
?DGE&T has already appointed 22 Assessing
Bodies for testing competency
?Assessing Bodies will notify testing centers
and select assessors.
?State/UT Governments invite applications
from institutes desirous to become VTP to
run courses under SDI Scheme and forward
applications to respective Regional
Directorate of Apprenticeship Training
(RDAT) for registration of VTPs
?State/UT Governments send an annual
training plan proposal to the RDAT
?Registered VTPs admit and train
candidates. They charge fee from trainees
as prescribed under SDI Scheme.
?After completion of Training, trainees
register with testing centres for assessment.
Skilled persons directly register with
assessing bodies for assessment.
?Assessing Bodies conduct tests and
successful persons are awarded National
Certificate on MES issued by National
Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
Progress made so far:
?
Course curricula for 977 short term MES
courses in 44 sectors have been approved
by the NCVT.
?
Apex Committee at National Level for
guiding and advising the implementation of
the scheme has been constituted.
?
Implementation Manual containing
guidelines for implementing the scheme has
been prepared and circulated to State
Governments/ UTs for implementation
?
Scheme has been operationalized through
out the country.
?
22 Assessing Bodies have been empanelled
for conducting assessment/ testing for MES
courses.
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?
Guidelines for the selection of Vocational implementation and monitoring of the
Training Providers have been approved and scheme
circulated to State Governments / Union
?
Website of SDI Scheme has been launched
Territories for implementation.
(dget.gov.in/mes/index.htm)
?
3,55,037 persons have been trained/ tested
?
International Labour Organization is
under the scheme up to (October 2009).
partnering with the Ministry of Labour and
?
4,689 Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) Employment in operationalising the SDI
have been registered (up to October 2009). Scheme by designing and undertaking a
pilot programme with a focus on four
?
Consultant has been appointed for design,
selected clusters. These clusters are:
development and management of WEB
Brassware (Moradabad, UP), Glassware
based software for implementation of the
(Firozabad, UP) Textile (Namakkal, TN) and
scheme.
Domestic Workers (Delhi) Stakeholders'
?
A National Project Management Cell consultation workshops have been held at
(NPMC) at DGET Head Quarter and six Moradabad, Firozabad and Delhi.
Regional Cells have been formed for

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 Table 23.1
List of ITIs along with Industry Partner for the Scheme
“Upgradation of 1396 Government ITIs through Public Private Partnership.”
2007-08

Sl. No Name of the IMC/ITI Name of the Industry partner

I Andhra Pradesh (ITI-20)
01 ITI Medchal M/s. Meera & Ceiko Pumps Pvt. Ltd. Azanbad
Industrial Area, Hyderabad.
02 ITI, Ongole M/s. Glaxy Granites No. 11 Industrial Estate, Ongole .
03 ITI, Tada M/s. Shri City SEZ Pvt. Ltd. Tada, P&M, Nallore
District.
04 ITI, Bhadrachalam M/s. ITC Ltd., Paper Boards & Specialty, Paper
Boards Division.
05 ITI, DLTC, GUNTUR M/s. ITC Ltd., I.L.T.D. Division, Guntur.
06 ITI, Sanathnagar M/s.Poloman Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd. Sanathnagar,
Hyderabd.
07 ITI, Visakhapat-num M/s. Brandix India Aooarel City (Pvt.) Ltd.
Visakhapatnam.
08 ITI, Bhongir M/s. KLR Service Ltd., Hyderabad
09 ITI(W) Etcherla Srikakulam M/s. Suresh Rubber Industries, Srikakulam.
10 ITI, Alwal M/s. Vem Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd., Bachupally.
11 ITI,Srisailam M/s. Venkateshwara Mechanical and Engineering,
Hyderabad.
12 ITI, Karvetinagaram M/s. Amar Raja Power System Pvt. Ltd., Triupati
13 ITI, Dhone M/s. Sreeniwasa Minerals, Dhone
14 ITI, DLTC Gudur M/s. Samanth Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Nallore.
15 ITI, Venkatagiri M/s. Lanco Industries Srikalahasthi Chittoor District.
16 ITI, Anantapur M/s. MG Metallic Springs Pvt. Ltd., Ananthapur
17 ITI,/DLTC, Mallepally, Hyderabad M/s. B2B Software Technologies Ltd., Hyderabad
18 ITI, ,/DLTC Mahabubnagar M/s. GSB Forge Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
19 ITI, ,/DLTC Srikakulam M/s Sri Mhadeo Jute Twine Mills, Rajam
20 ITI, Shadnagar M/s. GM HBL Power Systems Ltd., Nandigaon

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 Kerala (ITI-05)
21 ITI, Attingal M/s. Elasto Tapes Ltd. Kochi, Kerala
22 ITI, Chengannur M/s.Samudra Shipyard Pvt. Ltd.
23 ITI, Kozhikode M/s. Pee Key Steel Casting Pvt. Ltd. Nallalam,
Kozhikode
24 ITI, Kannur M/s. Mascot Industries Azhikode, Kanur
25 ITI, Kasaragode M/s. J.R. Steel Industries, Near L.V. Temple
Kanhangad
Madhya Pradesh (ITI-21)
26 ITI , (W) Indore M/s. Hertz Electronics,
27 ITI, Khandwa M/s. Erawat Engineering, Pithampur
28 ITI, Dhamnod M/s. Satyam Cotton Processor Pvt.Ltd., Dhamnod.
29 ITI, Ujjain M/s. Singh Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd., Ujjain.
30 ITI, (W) Ratlam M/s. D.P. Industries, Ratlam
31 ITI, Neemuch M/s. Filterco Company, Neemuch
32 ITI, Jawad M/s. Vikram Cement, Jawad
33 ITI, (W) Rewa M/s. Ashok Plastic Industries, Rewa.
34 ITI, Sagar M/s. M.P. Small Scale Industries Orgainzation
35 ITI, (W) Gwalior M/s. Noortech & Feb Pvt. Ltd., Gwalior
36 ITI, Bhind M/s. K. S. Oil Mills Ltd. Morena
37 ITI, Bhopal M/s. Bhargava Industries, Bhopal
38 ITI, Vidisha M/s. M.P. Small Scale Industrial Organiztation, Bhopal
39 ITI, Raisen M/s. Indrapuri Trading & Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
40 ITI, (W) Sehore M/s Shailendra Engineering, Sehore
41 ITI. Itarsi M/s. M.P. Small Scale Industries Orgainzation
42 ITI, (W) Jabalpur M/s. M.K. Industries, Adhartal
43 ITI, Katni M/s. Katni Tiles Works Pvt. Ltd, Katni
44 ITI, Chindwara M/s. J.R. Chemicals, Chhindwara
45 ITI , Tonkkhurd M/s. Tata International Dewas
46 ITI, Vijayraghav, Gharh M/s. ACC Cement Factor, Kymore
Maharashtra (ITI-62)
47 ITI, Shahapur M/s. JSW Steel Ltd., Shahapur, Thane
48 ITI, Belapur M/s. ASAPP Media Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

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49 ITI,(Girls) Nashik M/s. Gogate Electro Systems Pvt. Ltd., Nashik
50 ITI, Sinner M/s. SMP Autotech Pvt. Ltd, Nashik
51 ITI, Niphad M/s. Sushil Grapes Exports Co. Nifad
52 ITI, Yeola M/s. Akruti City Gold Institute., Mumbai
53 ITI, Akkalkuwa M/s. Techno Fab Engg. Dhule
54 ITI, Jamner M/s. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, Jalgaon
55 ITI, Shrigonda M/s. Microtech Industries, Ahmednagar
56 ITI, Newase M/s. GKN Sinter Metals Ltd., Ahamadnagar
57 ITI, Pathardi M/s. Jifcon Tools Ltd., Ahamadnagar
58 ITI, Shirpur M/s. Priyadarshini Sahakari Sutgirni, Shirpur
59 ITI, Daund (Varvand) M/s. Vishay Componanats Pvt. Ltd., Pune
60 ITI, Purander (Saswad) M/s. Electronica Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd., Saswad
61 ITI, Khed M/s. Bharat Forge India Ltd., Pune
62 ITI, Pandharpur M/s. Laxmi Hydraulics Ltd., Solapur
63 ITI, Mangalwedha M/s. Precision Camshafts Ltd., Solapr
64 ITI, Vita M/s. Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., Kirloskarwadi, Sangli
65 ITI, Wai M/s. Garware Wall Ropes Ltd., Wai
66 ITI, Dahiwadi (Man) M/s. Kay Bouvet Engg. Pvt. Ltd., Satara
67 ITI, Aurangabad (W) M/s. Wakhardt Industries Ltd., Aurangabad
68 ITI, Badnapur M/s. Akruti City Gold Institue., Mumbai
69 ITI, Bhokardan M/s. Hindustan Composite Pvt. Ltd.,
70 ITI, Ashti M/s. Endurance Systems (1) Pvt.K-226/2
71 ITI, Basmatnagar M/s. Siemens Ltd., Aurangabad
72 ITI, Dharmabad M/s. JDT Diamond Tools Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad
73 ITI, Bhokar M/s. Nirlep Appliances Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabd
74 ITI, Kalamb M/s. Videocon Industries Ltd., Aurangabad
75 ITI, Latur (W) M/s. Videocon Industries Lt., Aurangabad
76 ITI, Ahmadpur M/s. Jain Diamond Tools, Aurangabad
77 ITI, Morshi M/s. Ispat Industries Ltd., Nagpur
78 ITI, Mozari M/s. Jadhav Gears, Amravati
79 ITI, Pusad M/s. Raymond Uco Denim Pvt. Ltd., Yeotmal
80 ITI, Umerkhed M/s. Raymond Uco Denim Pvt. Ltd., Yeotmal
81 ITI, Manglurpeer M/s. J.S. Corporation, Akola

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 82 ITI,Devari M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd., Bhandara
83 ITI, Saleksa M/s. Gayatri Agro Indl. Power Ltd., Gondia
84 ITI, Tiroda M/s. Adani Power Maharashtra Pvt. Ltd.,
85 ITI, Bhandara (W) M/s. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co., Bhandaara
86 ITI, Tumsar M/s. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co., Bhandaara
87 ITI, Sakoli M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd., Bhandara
88 ITI, Boriwali M/s. Oberoi Hotel & Resorts
89 ITI, Brahamapuri M/s. Maharashtra Electrosmelt, Mul, Chandrapur
90 ITI, Shindewahi M/s. Sandeep Metals Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur
91 ITI, Desalganj M/s. Jejani Pulp & Paper Mill Desaiganj Pvt. Ltd
92 ITI, Shirur M/s. Butkhardt Compression (India) Pvt. Ltd
93 ITI, Savner M/s. Prithipal Singh & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
94 ITI, Paranda M/s. Videocon Industries Ltd., Aurangabad
95 ITI, Gunj (Mahagaon) M/s. Raymond Uco Denim Pvt. Ltd. Kiran Machine
Tools, Jalgaon
96 ITI, Parola M/s. Kiran Machine Tools, Jalgaon
97 ITI, Ambad M/s. NRB Bearings Ltd., Jalana
98 ITI, Nandgaon Dist. Amravati M/s. Deegee Cotsyn Pvt Ltd.,Nandgaon Khan eshwar
99 ITI, Satana Dist. Nashik M/s. Shalaka Shafts Pvt. Ltd.,Ambad, Nashik
100 ITI, Parali & vaijnath Dist Beed M/s. Rucha Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
101 ITI, Chandwad Dist. Nashik M/s. Kailash Treatments, Panchvati, Nashik
102 ITI, Dharni Dist. Amravati M/s. Aspa-bandsons Ltd.
103 ITI, Girls Dist. Amravati M/s. Hotel Shripad Continental
104 ITI, Women Dist. Akola M/s J.S. Corporation, Akola
105 ITI, Phondaghat Dist. Sindhudurg M/s. Sapale Auto Service Pvt. Ltd., Phondaghat
106 ITI. Women, Dist.aundh, pune M/s. Videocon Industries Ltd.,
107 ITI , Bhoom Dist.Osmanabad M/s. Videocon Industries Ltd., Aurangabad.
108 ITI, Warora M/s. Pee. Vee. Textiles Jam, Samudrapur.
Karnataka (ITI-26)
109 ITI, Wilson garden,
Vivek Nagar, Bangalore M/s. Awake Industry Association
110 ITI, Vittalapur, Bangalore M/s. JSW Steel Ltd., Hospet
111 ITI, (W) Urwastore, Mangalore M/s. Manipal Group of Industry

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112 ITI, Jawahar Road, Bangalore M/s. Bhoruka Welfare, Bangalore
113 ITI (W),Kolar, M/s. Lakshmi Embroidery Pvt. Ltd
114 ITI, Zewargi M/s. Patil Group of Industry
115 ITI, Jamkhandi M/s. Artistic Pvt .Ltd.
116 ITI, Hunsur M/s. TVS Motor Company Ltd., Mysore
117 ITI, Humnabad M/s. Geodesik Techniques Ltd., Bangalore
118 ITI, (W) Hosur Road M/s. NTTF Electronics Centre, Bangalore
119 ITI, Hospet T.B. DAM M/s. JSW Steel Ltd., Hospet
120 ITI, H D Kote M/s. Madhura Garments Exports
121 ITI,Gundlupet (W) M/s. Supreme Pharmaseutical Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
122 ITI, Gulbarga(W) M/s. Patil Group of Industries, Gulbarga.
123 ITI, Gadag M/s. Trident Powercraft Pvt. Ltd.
124 ITI, Dharwad M/s. NTTF Technical Training Center, Dharwad
125 ITI,Taluk Office Road, Devanahalli M/s. Kirloskar Toyoda Textile Machinery Ltd.,
126 ITI, Ambewadi M/s. The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd.
127 ITI, Vijya pura, Chickmagalur M/s. Amps Electrical Facility Services
128 ITI,(W), Udyambag M/s. Bhoruka Welfare, Bangalore
129 ITI, Bagepalli M/s. Life style Services
130 ITI, Hadavanalli (Ammasandra) M/s. Precision Industrial Component, Bangalore
131 ITI, (W) Channarayapattana M/s. Taj Group of Hotels
132 ITI, Sira M/s. Sumaya HMX Systems Ltd.
133 ITI, Wadi M/s. ACC Ltd.
134 ITI, Tumkur M/s. Sumaya HMX Systems Ltd.
Gujarat (ITI-19)
135 ITI, Rapar M/s. Suzlon Energy Ltd.
136 ITI, Panandhro M/s. Sanghi Cement Ltd.
137 ITI, Dhrangadhra M/s. DCW Ltd.
138 ITI, Valiya M/s. Cadila Pharma Ltd.,
139 ITI, Mandvi (Kutchh) M/s. Ashapura Minechem Ltd.
140 ITI, Keshod M/s. Hindustan Uniliver Ltd.
141 ITI, Khedbrahma M/s. Asian Granito Ltd.
142 ITI, Savli M/s. Jewel Consumer Care Pvt. Ltd.
143 ITI, Bardoli M/s. Batliboi Ltd.

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 144 ITI, Balisana M/s. Apollo Industrial Product Ltd.
145 ITI, Lunawada M/s. Inox India Ltd.
146 ITI, Dhandhuka M/s. Cadila Pharma Ltd.
147 ITI, Waghodiya M/s. Jord Engg. India Ltd.
148 ITI, Dwarka M/s. Tata Chemicals
149 ITI, Rajula M/s. Pipavav Shipyard Ltd.
150 ITI, Ukai M/s. J.K Paper Mills
151 ITI, Talala M/s. Max Precision Bearing Pvt. Ltd.
152 ITI, Mahuva (Bhavnagar) M/s. Pipavav Shipyard Ltd.
153 ITI, Naswadi M/s. Danke Electricals.
Uttar Pradesh (ITI-25)
154 ITI, Mainpuri M/s. Maharaja Agro Ltd., Mainpuri
155 ITI, Azamgarh M/s. Laghu Udyog Samiti, Partner- Bharat Engg.
Industries, P3, Industrial Estate, Azamgarh
156 ITI, Gonda M/s. The Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd., Distt. Balrampur
(Uttar Pradesh)
157 ITI, Etah M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd., Gurgaon
158 ITI, Shahjahanpur M/s. DSCL, Shahjahanpur
159 ITI, Faizabad M/s. Yash Papers Ltd., Faizabad
160 ITI, Fatehpur M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd.,Gurgaon
161 ITI, Unnao M/s. Superhouse Accessories Ltd. Kanpur
162 ITI, Hardoi M/s. DSCL, Hardoi
163 ITI, Sitapur M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd.,Gurgaon
164 ITI, Charbagh, Lucknow M/s. PTC Industries,Lucknow
165 ITI, Chaukaghat, Varanasi M/s. Hindalco Industries Ltd.,Renukoot
166 ITI, Mau M/s. Mahabir Industrial Enterprises, Mau.
167 ITI, Chandausi M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd., Gurgaon
168 ITI, Budaun M/s. Param Engineers (P)Ltd., Bareilly.
169 ITI, Farrukhabad M/s. Vidya Ply Board Pvt. Ltd.,Gandhiganj,
Shahjahanpur
170 ITI, Orai M/s Ram Shree Foods Pvt.Ltd., Orai
171 ITI, Deoria M/s. Chemical & Allied Products, Government
Industrial Estate, Deoria.

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172 ITI, Banda M/s. Ram Shree Foods Pvt.Ltd., Orai
173 ITI, Mathura M/s. Ginni Filaments,Mathura
174 ITI, Pilibhit M/s. LH Sugar Factory,Pilibhit
175 ITI Rampur M/s. Xerox India Ltd.
176 ITI, Jaunpur M/s. Kapoor Engineering Works
177 ITI,Mahova M/s. K.V Industries Mahova
178 ITI Partapgarh M/s. Maya Industries Ltd.
West Bengal (ITI-04)
179 ITI, Suri M/s. Bakreswar Thermal Poweer Ltd.
180 ITI, Malda M/s. Sukhjit Starch Industries
181 ITI, Raiganj M/s. Kalyani Solvex (P) Ltd.
182 ITI, Kolkata M/s. Credai Bengal
Orissa (ITI-04)
183 ITI , Puri M/s. Swosti Group
184 ITI, Cuttak M/s. RSB Transmission(I) Ltd.
185 ITI, Umerkote M/s. Manglam Timber Pvt. Ltd.
186 ITI,(W) Chatrapur M/s. Shakti Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Bihar (ITI-04)
187 ITI, Gannipur, Muzarffarpur M/s. Uttam Technology
188 ITI, Dheri On-Sone M/s. Kalyanpur Cements Ltd.,
189 ITI, Hajipur M/s. Amrapali Foods
190 ITI, Munger M/s. Indian Tabaco Company Ltd., Munger
Rajasthan (ITI-17)
191 ITI, Sikar M/s. Sekhawati Plantation Pvt. Ltd.
192 ITI,(W) Jaipur M/s. Kamtech Associates P. Ltd.,307, Shrigopal Tower
C-Scheme, Jaipur
193 ITI, Abu Road M/s. Raj Westpower Ltd.
194 ITI, Nagaur M/s. Rajsthan Industries, 13 Heavy Industrial Area,
Jodhpur
195 ITI, Bhilwara M/s. Kanchan Group of Industries, Achint Chemicals,
Near St. Anslems School, PB No.47, Subhash Nagar,
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 196 ITI, Bundi M/s. Electro Mech Industries, G-12, Chambal
Industrial Area, Kota
197 ITI, Banswara M/s. Kushal Bagh Marble P. Ltd, G-76-79/85/88 Road
No. 5,RIIOO Industrial Area, Dahod Road , Banswara.
198 ITI, Paratapgarh M/s. Educomp, 514, Udyog Vihar III, Gurgaon
199 ITI (W), Alwar M/s. Havell's India Ltd.
200 ITI (W) Ajmer M/s. Toshniwal Industries Pvt. Ltd.
201 ITI, Lakheri M/s. Lakheri Cement Works, ACC Cement Ltd,
Lakheri Distt. Bundi
202 ITI, Beawer M/s. Vidyut Telectronics Ltd.,H-108-109,Heerawala
Industrial Area (Near Kamota), Jaipur
203 ITI, Bhiwari M/s. Honda Siel Cars India, Ltd.
204 ITI, Balotra M/s. Educomp, 514, Udyog Vihar III, Gurgaon
205 ITI, Khetri M/s. Educomp, 514, Udyog Vihar III, Gurgaon
206 ITI, Jhalawar M/s. Educomp, 514, Udyog Vihar III, Gurgaon
207 ITI, Dungarpur M/s. Educomp, 514, Udyog Vihar III, Gurgaon
Jharkhand (ITI-02)
208 ITI , Chaibasa M/s. ACC Ltd.
209 ITI, Daltonganj M/s. Bihar Caustic & Chemicals Ltd.
XIII Uttarakhand (ITI-10)
210 ITI , Sitarganj M/s. Khatema Fibres Ltd.
211 ITI, Mussoorie M/s. Hotel Madhuban
212 ITI, Almora M/s. College Of Engg. Roorkee
213 ITI,Sald Mahadev M/s. Tata Motors Ltd.
214 ITI, Dineshpur M/s. Tata Motors Ltd.
215 ITI, Kalsi M/s. Staya Industries Mohbewala
216 ITI,Chamba M/s. Tehri Hydro Development Corp. Ltd.
217 ITI, Doiwala M/s. D.P.E. Premnagar Doiwala
218 ITI,Vikasnagar M/s. Janardhan Plywood Industries Ltd.
219 ITI, Rajur Road Dehradun M/s. Kanchi Nirman Pvt.Ltd.
Assam (ITI-06)
220 ITI , Tezpur M/s. Kamrup Minerals & Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd
221 ITI, Tinsukia(W) M/s. Gold Star Holding

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222 ITI, Guwahati M/s. Hotel Atithi
223 ITI , Nalbari M/s. Trans Virtual Pvt. Ltd,
224 ITI, Dhemaji M/s. Sunrise Agro Export Pvt.Ltd.
225 ITI, Tinsukhia M/s. TI Motors Pvt Ltd.
Chhattisgarh (ITI-12)
226 ITI ,Jagdalpur M/s. Heliwal Cold Storage
227 ITI, Parpodi M/s. ACC Ltd.
228 ITI, Raipur (W) M/s. Kakkar Bhawan
229 ITI, Kabirdham M/s. Mahamaya Ispat
230 ITI, Kharsia M/s. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
231 ITI, Gharghoda M/s. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
232 ITI, Mahasmmund M/s. Goyal Foods
233 ITI, Berla M/s. Bhilai Steel plant
234 ITI, Kasdol M/s. Bhimsaria Doors Pvt. Ltd.
235 ITI, Rajpur M/s. Bhimsaria Doors Pvt. Ltd.
236 ITI, Bemetra M/s. Bhimsaria Doors Pvt. Ltd.
237 ITI, Konibilaspur M/s. Chhatisgarh Laghu and Sahayak Udyog Sangh
Tamil Nadu (ITI-12)
238 ITI, Cuddalore M/s. Foods Fats & Fertilisers Ltd.
239 ITI, Tiruppur M/s. Gemini Communication Ltd.
240 ITI, Salem(W) M/s. Sabandam Spinning Mills Ltd.
241 ITI, Mettur Dam M/s. Southern Iron And Steel Company Ltd.
242 ITI, Nagercoil M/s. Joe Engg. Works
243 ITI, Theni M/s. M.M.Synthetics
244 ITI, Chekkanurani M/s. Fenner (India) Ltd.
245 ITI, Dindigul (W) M/s. C.A.V.Cotton Mills Ltd.
246 ITI, Needamangalam M/s. G.B. Engineering Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
247 ITI, Virudhunagar M/s. Mafoi Management Consultant Ltd.
248 ITI, Ulundurpettai M/s. Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
249 ITI, Thiruchendur M/s. The India Cements ltd.
Harayana (ITI-13)
250 ITI,Kaithal M/s. Educomp Solutions Limited
251 ITI,Bhiwani M/s. Educomp Solutions Limited

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 252 ITI,Kurukhetra M/s. Educomp Solutions Limited
253 ITI, Bahdurgarh M/s. Reliance Harayana SEZ Limited
254 ITI, Nagina M/s. Sona Koyo Steering Systems LTD.
255 ITI, Ferojepur Jhirka M/s. Career Launcher India LTD.
256 ITI, Hasangarh M/s. Carrer Launcher India LTD.
257 ITI, Meham M/s. Carrer Launcher India LTD.
258 ITI, Mahendergarh M/s. GRP. Industries LTD.
259 ITI, Narnaul M/s. GRP. Industries LTD.
260 ITI, Sadhuara M/s. Yamuna Power And Infrastructure LTD.
261 ITI, Ganaur M/s. Osram India PVT. LTD.
262 ITI, Rewari(W) M/s. Rico Auto India LTD.
Himachal Pradesh (ITI-9)
263 ITI, Bilaspur M/s. Gagal Cement Works
264 ITI, Poanta Sahib M/s. A Power Himalayas Ltd.
265 ITI, Nalagarh M/s. BBN Industries Association
266 ITI, Nehranupkhar M/s. Dateline Publication
267 ITI(W) Palampur M/s. Tea Planter & Social Worker
268 ITI(W), Dharamshala M/s. Kangra Herbs Pvt. Ltd.
269 ITI(W), Hamirpur M/s. WeP Peripheral Ltd.
270 ITI, Bhoranj M/s. Transcore Industries
271 ITI (W), Kasauli M/s. Horological Components (P) LTD.
Arunachal Pradesh (ITI-1)
272. ITI, Tabarijo M/s. National Hydro Power Corporation
Punjab (ITI - 20)
273 ITI, (SC) Fategarh, Churian M/s. Khosla Industries, Batala
274 ITI, Ropar (W) M/s. Carrer Maker
275 ITI, Phillaur (W) M/s. Career Launchers India Ltd.
276 ITI, Phagwara (W) M/s. Career Launchers India Ltd.
277 ITI, Morinda(W) M/s. Career Launchers India Ltd.
278 ITI, Nabha (W) M/s. Swaraj Automotives
279 ITI, Baba Bakala M/s. Srishti Constructions
280 ITI, Derababananak (W) M/s. Delux Kutali Works
281 ITI, Barnala (W) M/s. Trident Group (Raikot)

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282 ITI, Barnala M/s. Trident Group (Raikot)
283 ITI, Pathanankot(W) M/s. VEE & VEE International Pathankot
284 ITI, Khanna(W) M/s. Malwa Industries Ltd. (Garment Division)
285 ITI, Ranike(Amritsar) M/s. Centre for Vocational Education & Training
(C-PYTE)
286 ITI, Anandpur Sahib (W) M/s. Ambuja Cements Ltd.
287 ITI, Kharar(W) M/s. Centre for Vocational Education & Training
288 ITI, Soondh, Nawanshahr M/s. Rai Steel Industries
289 ITI, Manuke M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd.
290 ITI, Neelpur, Rajpura(W) M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd.
291 ITI, Patiala(W) M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd.
292 ITI, Hoshiarpur(W) M/s. Educomp Solutions Ltd.
J & K (ITI - 06)
293 ITI, Kathua M/s. Industrial Equipment Comp.
294 ITI, Udhampur M/s. Associations of Industries Udhampur
295 ITI, Pulwama M/s. Link Way Crushers Tengpura
296 ITI, Samba M/s. Vinayak Synthetics
297 ITI, Budgam M/s. Eiffel Electronics
298 ITI, Ganderbal M/s. M.D.Qadri Group of Industries
Tripura (ITI-01)
299 ITI, Indranagar, Agartala (W) M/s. CII, Industry Building, Agartala
Chandigarh (ITI-01)
300 ITI,GCCI (W), Chandigarh M/s. IDS Infotech Ltd.

List of ITIs along with Industry Partner for the Scheme

“Upgradation of 1396 Government ITIs through Public Private Partnership.”
2008-09

Sl.No Name of the IMC/ITI Name of the Industry Partner

Andhra Pradesh (ITI-36)
1. ITI(W), Shivaji Nagar M/s. Sukhjith Starch Mills.
2. ITI, Nalgonda M/s. Sudhakar Polymers(P) Ltd.
3. ITI(W), Karimanagar M/s. NTPC, Jyotinagar, Karimnagar.

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 4. ITI, Kalwakurthy M/s. Suryalatha Spinning Mills.
5. ITI(W), Ongole M/s.Galaxy Granites.
6. ITI(W), Chittedu(V) M/s. Sumanth Engineering (P) Ltd.
7. ITI, Nellore (W) M/s. Sumanth Engineering(P) Ltd.
8. ITI (Minorities), Bodhan M/s. Vinayak agro Industries.
9. ITI, Warangal (W) M/s. Warangal RICE Millers Welfare Association .
10. ITI, Nalgonda (W) M/s. V.S.R.M. Financieries Annakapally.
11. ITI, Thandrapadu M/s. Rayalaseema Green Energy Ltd.
12. ITI, Adilabad (W) M/s. Sakambari Oil Mills Factory.
13. ITI(Tribal), Utnoor M/s. Sakambari Oil Mills Factory.
14. ITI, Gudivada (W) M/s. RITE SAIT Industries Autonagar.
15. ITI, Khammam (W) M/s. Sri Vyshnavi Foods Pvt. Ltd.
16. ITI, Anantapur (W) M/s MG Metallic Springs Pvt. Ltd.
17. ITI, Seethampeta M/s Rajam Poly Pack Ltd, Mogilivalasa.
18. ITI (Minorities), Kadapa M/s Diamond Micro Minerals Company.
19. ITI, Bhimavaram (W) M/s. Reema Laxshmi Mining and Energy Ltd.
20. ITI, Bhadragiri M/s. NTPC Limited, Simhadri.
21. ITI, Vikarabad M/s. CCI, Tandur.
22. ITI, Mannanoor M/s. Sree Rama Engineering Company.
23. ITI, Dindi M/s., Jayadev Mela, Sudhakar PVC Products .
24. ITI, Quli Qutub Shah (W) M/s. Federation of A P Chambers of Commerce.
25. ITI, Thumballapalle M/s. K D B sugars and Distillers.
26. ITI, Punganur M/s. K D B sugars and Distillers.
27. ITI, Rajahmundry-W M/s. Andhra Pradesh Mills Ltd.
28. ITI, Yellareddy M/s. Sukhjit Starch Mills.
29. ITI, Secundrabad M/s. Auto Fin Ltd.
30. ITI, Chinthalapudi M/s. Efftronics Systems Pvt. Ltd.
31. ITI, Kammarpally M/s. Sukhjit Starch Mills.
32. ITI, Ethurunagaram M/s. Bilt Graphic Paper Products.
33. ITI, Bheemgal M/s. Sukhjit Starch Mills.
34. ITI, Narsipatnam M/s. Raviteja Industries.
35. ITI, Araku Valley M/s. JSW Aluminum Ltd.
36. ITI, Kukunoorpally M/s. Pennar Industries Ltd.

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Arunachal Pradesh (ITI-01)
37. ITI, Dirang M/s. Neepco Ltd.
Assam (ITI-05)
38. ITI, Barpeta M/s. Kailashpati Cement, Baksa.
39. ITI, Bongaigaon M/s. North East Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
40. ITI, Dhansiri M/s. Kamrup Minerals Pvt. Ltd.
41. ITI, Gorgoan M/s. Trans Virtual Pvt. Ltd.
42. ITI, Morigaon M/s. Nikita Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bihar (ITI-04)
43. ITI, Begusarai M/s. NTPC, Barh, PO - Barh Distt. Patna.
44. ITI, Buxar M/s. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. Patana.
45. ITI, Marhowrah M/s. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. Patana.
46. ITI, Patana M/s. Birla Institute of Technology, Patana.
Chhattisgarh (ITI-10)
47. ITI, Maro M/s. Grasim Cement,Unit of Grasim Industries Ltd.
48. ITI, Pali M/s. NTPC Ltd. Korba.
49. ITI, Sarangarh M/s. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
50. ITI, Sakti M/s. Carrier Launcher, New Delhi.
51. ITI, Narayanpur (W) M/s. Urla Industries Association.
52. ITI, Saragaon M/s. Sarda Energy Ltd.
53. ITI, Dhamtari M/s. VICON Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
54. ITI, Chimri M/s. S.E.C.L Chimri, Dist. Korea.
55. ITI, Basna, M/s. Carrier Launcher, New Delhi.
56. ITI, Hathband M/s Godavary Power & Ispat Ltd.
Dagar Nagar Haveli (ITI-01)
57. ITI, Silavassa M/s. Alok Industries Ltd.
Gujarat (ITI- 22)
58. ITI, Palsana M/s. ABG Shipyard Ltd.
59. ITI, Sanand M/s. Transformer & Rectifiers India Ltd.
60. ITI, Bharuch M/s. Jindal Shipyard Ltd.
61. ITI, Patdi M/s. DCW Ltd.
62. ITI, Viramgam M/s. Meghmani Organics Ltd.
63. ITI, Jamkhambhaliya M/s. Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd.

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 64. ITI, Porbandar M/s. Orient Abrasive Ltd.
65. ITI, Padra M/s. Transpek Industry.
66. ITI, Bhanvad M/s. Geetha Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd., Jamnagar.
67. ITI, Anand (W) M/s. Atlanta Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
68. ITI, Dhoraji M/s. Atul Motors Pvt. Ltd.
69. ITI, Dharampur M/s. Twenty First Century.
70. ITI, Olpad M/s. NTPC Ltd.
71. ITI, Gorwa M/s. Banco Products (India) Ltd.
72. ITI, Zalod M/s. Setco Automotive Ltd.
73. ITI, Matar M/s. Brady and Moris Engineering Co. Ltd.
74. ITI, Balashinor M/s. JSL Industries Ltd.
75. ITI, Sankheda M/s. Kusters Calico Machines.
76. ITI, Jabugam M/s. Kemroc Industries & Exports Ltd.
77. ITI, Dahegam M/s. Gelco Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
78. ITI, Kalol M/s. Electrotherm India Ltd.
79. ITI, Thaltej M/s. Effective Teleservices Pvt Ltd.
Haryana (ITI-13)
80. ITI, Bahdurgarh (W) M/s. Reliance Haryana, SEZ, Limited.
81. ITI, Sohana M/s. Subros Limited.
82. ITI, Ambala Cantt. M/s. Premier Shield Private Limited.
83. ITI, Kalka M/s. Premier Shield Private Limited.
84. ITI, Barwala M/s. Career Launcher India Limited.
85. ITI, Hathin M/s. Hi Tech Gear.
86. ITI, Faridabad (W) M/s. Rai Foundations.
87. ITI, Kaithal (W) M/s. Rai Foundations.
88. ITI(W), Bhiwani M/s. Milagrow Business & Knowledge Solutions
Pvt. Ltd.
89. ITI, Nalwa M/s. Jindal Stainless Ltd.
90. ITI, Adampur M/s. Career Launcher India Limited.
91. ITI, Adampur (W M/s. Career Launcher India Limited.
92. ITI, Hansi (W) M/s. Career Launcher India Limited.
Himachal Pradesh (ITI- 11)
93. ITI, Jubbal, Shimla M/s. Ambuja Cement factory, Darlaghat, Solan.

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94. ITI, Paplog, Mandi M/s. Highway Retraders Pvt. Ltd. Mandi.
95. ITI, Berthin, Bilaspur M/s. NTPC Ltd., Barmana, Bilaspur.
96. ITI, Joginder Nagar M/s. Highway Retraders Pvt. Ltd. Mandi.
97. ITI, Bagsaid M/s. Highway Retraders Pvt. Mandi.
98. ITI, Saliana M/s. Krishal Katoch tip top garments.
99. ITI, Rajgarh M/s. Kufri Hotel Pvt. Ltd.
100. ITI (PH),Sundernagar M/s. NTPC, Koldam.
101. ITI, Bani M/s. Dateline Publication.
102. ITI, Kullu-W M/s. Manali Roller Flour Mills Pvt. Ltd.
103. ITI, Sainj M/s. Manali Roller Flour Mills Pvt. Ltd.
Jharkhand (ITI-02)
104. ITI, Kharswan M/s. Tata Steel Ltd.
105. ITI, Dumka M/s. Hyderabad Industries Ltd.
Jammu & Kashmir (ITI-05)
106. ITI, Sapore M/s. Alpine Products Sopore.
107. ITI, Char-I - sharief M/s. Diamond Grinding Media Industries.
108. ITI, Kulgam M/s. Kanwal Industries Pvt. Ltd.
109. ITI, Bandipora M/s. Sushil Industries.
110. ITI, Reasi M/s. NHPC ltd.
Karnataka (ITI-26)
111. ITI, Mundargi M/s. Ericsson & Richards (Karwar/Goa).
112. ITI, Arkalguda M/s. Hamshine Electronics.
113. ITI, Arsikere M/s. KTwo Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
114. ITI, Channagiri M/s. Career Launcher India Pvt. Ltd.
115. ITI, K.M Doddi M/s. BEHL Ltd.
116. ITI, Kollegala M/s. Career Launcher India Pvt. Ltd.
117. ITI, Lingasagur M/s. Everonn Systems India Ltd.
118. ITI, Nippani M/s. Career Launcher India Pvt. Ltd.
119. ITI, Pavagada M/s. Kennametal India Ltd.
120. ITI, Vital M/s. Shri Venkateshwara Processors.
121. ITI, Nesargi M/s. Career Launcher India Pvt. Ltd.
122. ITI, Sadalga M/s. Everonn system India Ltd.
123. ITI, Ponnampet (W) M/s. Karnataka Hybrid Micro System.

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 124. ITI, Ramanagara M/s. Affordable Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
125. ITI, Beelagi M/s. Career Launcher India Ltd.
126. ITI, Challakere M/s. Career Launcher India Ltd.
127. ITI, Bharamasagara M/s. Silicon Micro System.
128. ITI, Kadur M/s. Metro Cash & Carry.
129. ITI, Kalaghatagi M/s. KTwo Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
130. ITI, Savadatti M/s. Everonn system India Ltd.
131. ITI, Gokak M/s. Gokak Mills.
132. ITI, Mysore M/s. Velankani Information System Pvt. Ltd.
133. ITI, Akkialur M/s. Gokak Textile Ltd.
134. ITI, Belthangadi M/s. Affordable Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
135. ITI, Guttal M/s. Gokak Textiles Ltd.
136. ITI, Mundagodu M/s. Eriscson & Richards
Kerala (ITI- 05)
137. ITI, Chenneerkara M/s. National Thermal Power Plant Limited.
138. ITI, Kattappana M/s. Kerla State Electricity Board.
139. ITI,Areacode,Malappuram M/s. Wood House Limited.
140. ITI, Kozhikode (W) M/s. Kerla State financial Corporation.
141. ITI, Kayyur, Kasaragode M/s. Sumesh Wood Industries, Small Scale
Industries.
Madhya Pradesh (ITI-16)
142. ITI, Mandleshwar M/s. Agarwal Mills, Aurangpura.
143. ITI, Niwas M/s. Simplex Engineering Corporation.
144. ITI, Nepangar M/s. Maharaja Processor.
145. ITI, Shahpura M/s. Samridhi Construction Corporation.
146. ITI, Gotegoan M/s. Vikash Concrete Industries.
147. ITI, Pandhurna M/s. Kunal Industries.
148. ITI, Bahoriband M/s. Jila Udyog Sangathan.
149. ITI, Narsingpur M/s. Kabra Khandsari Sugar Mills Pvt. Ltd.
150. ITI, Gadarwara M/s. Kabra Khandsari Sugar Mills Pvt. Ltd.
151. ITI, Majholi M/s. Simplex Tublar Structure Pvt. Ltd.
152. ITI, Alot M/s. Shriram Industries.
153. ITI, Panna M/s. Bricks Manufacturing Unit, Panna

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154. ITI, Seoni M/s. MP Small Scale Industries Organization
155. ITI, Bargi M/s. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
156. ITI, Harda M/s. MP Small Scale Industries Organization.
157. ITI, Nainpur M/s Vikrant Brothers, Jabalpur
Maharashtra (ITI- 55)
158. ITI, Andheri M/s. Keystone Realtors Pvt. Ltd.
159. ITI, Alibag M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd.
160. ITI, Solapur (W) M/s. B.R. Bakale & Sons.
161. ITI, Mandrup M/s. Lokmangal Udyog.
162. ITI, Kurduwadi M/s. Rudrali Hi Tech Tools Pvt. Ltd.
163. ITI, Sangola M/s. Lokmangal Udyog.
164. ITI, Patan M/s. Datta Tools Pvt. Ltd.
165. ITI, Koregaon M/s. G.M. Bartakke Electrofab Pvt. Ltd.
166. ITI, Ambajogai M/s. Natural Sugar & Allied Industries Ltd.
Osmanabad.
167. ITI, Pen M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd.
168. ITI, Ratanagiri(G) M/s. Finolex Industries Ltd.
169. ITI, Uran M/s. JNPT, Uran.
170. ITI, Murbad M/s. JSW Steel Ltd.
171. ITI, Kumbharmath, Malvan M/s. Nirman Realtors & Developers Ltd.
172. ITI, Peth M/s. Reliance Electronics, Nasik.
173. ITI, Malegaon M/s. M.B. Sugar & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
174. ITI, Amalner M/s. Sumadhu Engg. Industries.
175. ITI, Yawal M/s. Soyo Systems.
176. ITI, Hingoli M/s. Muncipal Council Shopping Complex.
177. ITI, Omerga M/s. Pragati Motors.
178. ITI, Chakur M/s. Shri Venkatesh Metal Works.
179. ITI, Renapur M/s. Shri Venkatesh Metal Works.
180. ITI, Chikhali M/s. Genext Auto Industries.
181. ITI, Malkapur M/s. Birla Cotsyn India Ltd.
182. ITI, Shegaon M/s. Vikamshi Fabrics.
183. ITI, Lakhandur M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd.
184. ITI, Paoni M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd.

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186. ITI, Narkhed M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd. Geetapuram.
187. ITI, Bhivapur M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd. Geetapuram.
188. ITI, Parseoni M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd. Geetapuram.
189. ITI, Hinga M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd. Geetapuram.
190. ITI, Digras M/s. Padsons Industries (P) Ltd.
191. ITI, Ralegaon M/s. Raymond Uco Denim Ltd.
192. ITI, Ghantanji M/s. Raymond Uco Denim Ltd.
193. ITI, Mohadi M/s. Sun Flag Iron & Steel Co.
194. ITI, Arjunimorgaon M/s. Delite Industries.
195. ITI, Bhatkuli M/s. Jadhao Gears, M.I.D.C.
196. ITI, Achalpur M/s. GUKSS Industries.
197. ITI,Mandangad M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd.
198. ITI, Rajapur M/s. ISPAT Industries Ltd.
199. ITI, Gangapur M/s. NRB Bearing Ltd.
200. ITI, Karjat M/s. Keystone Realtors Pvt. Ltd.
201. ITI, Murtijapur M/s. Anup Engg. Industries, MIDC.
202. ITI, Shahdad M/s. Elemech Engineers.
203. ITI, Chalisgaon M/s. Essential Equipment.
204. ITI, Welhe M/s. Prag Industry Ltd.
205. ITI, Murud M/s. Ispat Industry Ltd.
206. ITI, Shriwardhan M/s. Ispat Industry Ltd.
207. ITI, Shirala M/s. High Speed Rubber Ltd.
208. ITI, Atpadi M/s. HRM&C Kirloskar Brothers Limited.
209. ITI, Shirol M/s. Kulkarni Power Tools Ltd.
210. ITI, Parner M/s. Mayur Industries.
211. ITI, Rahuri M/s. Kohinoor Planet Construction Pvt. Ltd.
212. ITI, Sangamner M/s. Electronics Machine Tools Ltd.
Mizoram (ITI-02)
213. ITI, Lunglei M/s. Mizoram Chamber of Industry.
214. ITI, Saiha M/s. Mizoram Chamber of Industry.
Nagaland (ITI-01)
215. ITI (W), Dimapur M/s. Window Media.

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216. ITI, Malviya Nagar, N. Delhi. M/s. NTPC, Badarpur.
217. ITI, Mayur Vihar M/s. IP Generation Co. ltd.
Orissa (ITI-03)
218. ITI, Barbil M/s. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
219. ITI, Takatpur M/s. Balasore Chamber of Industries & Commerce.
220. ITI, Purana Chandra M/s. North Orissa Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Punjab (ITI-19)
221. ITI, Ahmedgarh (W) M/s. Sunder Amarsheel Cheritable Trust New Delhi.
222. ITI, Ajnala M/s. Dashmesh Drug Pharma.
223. ITI, Banur M/s. Jupiter Aqua Lines Ltd. Mohali.
224. ITI, Bhogpur (W) M/s. Kalbros Drugs & Chemical Mfgs. Pvt. Ltd.
225. ITI, Ferozpur (W) M/s. Dev Raj Hi Tech Machines Ltd.
226. ITI, Gujjarwal M/s. Jaimal Export Pvt. Ltd.
227. ITI, Kartarpur (W) M/s. International Surgical Industries.
228. ITI, Malerkotla M/s. Sunder Amarsheel Charitable Trust New Delhi.
229. ITI, Moonak (W) M/s. Green Agro Industries.
230. ITI, Moga (W) M/s. Moonak Fertilizers.
231. ITI, Muktsar (SC) M/s. Navrav Garments.
232. ITI, Nakodar M/s. Rajhans International.
233. ITI, Nawanshahr (W) M/s. River Valley Clothing India Ltd.
234. ITI, Samrala (W) M/s. Jupiter Aqua Lines Ltd. Mohali.
235. ITI, Sarainaga M/s. Gill Agriculture Implements Pvt. Ltd.
236. ITI, Sirhind (W) M/s. Sunder Amarsheel Charitable Trust New Delhi.
237. ITI, Sultanpur Lodhi (W) M/s. Bombay Motors Trading Company.
238. ITI, Sunam (W) M/s. Saggu Agro Industries, Sunam.
239. ITI, Tanda Urmur M/s. Rajhans International.
Rajasthan (ITI-15)
240. ITI, Dausa M/s. Career Launcher India Limited.
241. ITI, Sirohi M/s. Lakshmi Udyog Oil Field Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
242. ITI, Jodhpur (W) M/s. Conventry Metals Rajasthan Pvt. Ltd.
243. ITI, Tonk M/s. Shree Industries.
244. ITI, Hanumangarh M/s. Srinath Health Education Society.

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246. ITI, Jalore M/s. Amay Home Services Ltd.
247. ITI, Kishangarh M/s. Career Launcher India Limited.
248. ITI, Udaipur (W) M/s. Bharat Hotels Ltd.
249. ITI, Dholpur M/s. Ircon International Ltd.
250. ITI, Sagwara M/s. Edu Comp Solutions Ltd.
251. ITI, Rawabhata M/s. Nuclear Power Cooperation of India Ltd.
252. ITI, Bhawanimandi M/s. Electro- Mech Industries, Kota.
253. ITI, Karauli M/s. Edu Comp Solutions Ltd.
254. ITI, Anta M/s. NTPC, Anta.
Tamil Nadu (ITI-05)
255. ITI, Paramakudi M/s. Shri Kannapiran Mills Ltd.
256. ITI, Pudukkottai M/s. Cethar Vessels Ltd.
257. ITI, Coonoor M/s. TVS Motors Ltd.
258. ITI, Thiruvannamalai M/s. Leo Prime Comp. Pvt. Ltd.
259. ITI, Aundipatti (W) M/s. V. I Micro Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Tripura (ITI-01)
260. ITI, Udaipur M/s. Industrial Leasing & Financial Services.
Uttarakhand (ITI-10)
261. ITI, Topvan M/s. NTPC, Topvan.
262. ITI, Uttarkashi M/s. NTPC, Uttarkashi.
263. ITI, Karanprayag M/s. Power Transmission Corp. of Uttarakhand Ltd.
264. ITI, Barkot M/s. Hero Honda Motors Limited.
265. ITI, Gopeshwar M/s. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd.
266. ITI, Rudraprayag M/s. N.H.P.C. Limited.
267. ITI, Dugadda M/s. U.P.C.L.
268. ITI, Srinagar M/s. Doon Ghati College of Professional Education.
269. ITI, Haldwani-W M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd.
270. ITI, Ramnagar M/s. Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Uttar Pradesh (ITI-18)
271. ITI, Ghatampur M/s. Automobile Industries, Ghatampur, Kanpur
Nagar
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274. ITI(W), Agra M/s. Indian Industries Association Lucknow.
275. ITI, Civil Lines Bareilly M/s. Narayan Education Society.
276. ITI, Aonla Barielly M/s. J K Sugar Mill.
277. ITI, Barielly (W) M/s. Himalaya Furniture's.
278. ITI, Katara M/s. Allahabad Dairy.
279. ITI, Simbhaoli M/s. Sri Ram Piston & Rings Ltd.
280. ITI, Atrauli M/s. Manish International.
281. ITI, WW, Katra Allahbad M/s. Allahabad Dairy, Allahabad.
282. ITI, WB-W, Aliganj, Lucknow M/s. Kanjaria Associates Pvt. Ltd.
283. ITI, (WB-W), Kanpur M/s. Kripal Textiles Mills (P) Ltd.
284. ITI, (WB-W), Chaukaghat, Varanasi M/s. Hindalco Industries Ltd.
285. ITI, (W), Raibareli M/s. Saral Industries, Raebareli.
286. ITI, (WB-W), Saket, Meerut M/s. Jain Engg Works, Meerut.
287. ITI, Bachcha Park, Meerut M/s. Jain Engg Works, Meerut.
288. ITI, Railway Colony, Gorakhpur M/s. Care Medical Devices Ltd.
West Bengal (ITI-12)
289. ITI, Fulia M/s. United Breweries Ltd.
290. ITI, Jhagram M/s. JSW Bengal Steel Ltd.
291. ITI, Shibpur M/s. Ramswarup Industries Limited.
292. ITI, Amtala M/S, Gontermann Peiper(I) Ltd.
293. ITI, Balurghat M/s. Bengal Hospitality(P), Ltd.
294. ITI, Hooghly M/s. Associated Toolings (India).
295. ITI, Burdwan (W) M/s. Inshield Bituminus Pvt. Ltd.
296. ITI, Chhatna M/s. Damodar Valley Corporation.
297. ITI,Siliguri (W) M/s. Pecon Services Pvt. Ltd.
298. ITI, Barrackpore M/s. Titagarh Wagon Limited.
299. ITI, Berhampore M/s. NTPC Limited.
300. ITI(B&G), Kolkata M/s. PS Group Reality Limited.

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 List of ITIs along with Industry Partner for the Scheme
“Upgradation of 1396 Government ITIs through Public Private Partnership.”
2009-10 (Upto 30.11.2009)

SI.No Name of the IMC/ITI Name of the Industry Partner

Arunachal Pradesh (ITI-01)
1. ITI, Balinong M/s. Geo Enpro Petroleum Ltd.
Chhattisgarh (ITI-07)
2. ITI, Korba M/s. Maruti Clean Coal & power Ltd.
3. ITI, Dharamjaigarh M/s. Dainik Bhaskar Group
4. ITI, Arang M/s. Monnet ISPAT & Energy Ltd.
5. ITI, Pussore M/s. Talaipali Coal Mining Project, NTPC Ltd.
6. ITI, Dabra M/s. D B Power
7. ITI, Mohla M/s. Vishal Iron & Steel Corporation.
8. ITI, Suregoan M/s. R. K Steel Industries
9. ITI, Ambikapur M/s. SECL Bishrampur
10. ITI, Mainpur M/s. Vicon Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
11. ITI, Raigarh (W) M/s. D B Power
12. ITI, Pakhanjur M/s. Lakshmi Industries
Punjab (ITI-07)
13. ITI, Zira (W) M/s. Kirti Institute for Computer Education.
14. ITI, Bathinda (W) M/s. KOSVA Industries.
15. ITI, Hariana M/s. Sharp Industries.
16. ITI, Jassowal-Kular M/s. Sanhar Renewable Engineer.
17. ITI, Tarn Taran (W) M/s. S.M.B Autos.
18. ITI, Talwandi Chudhrian M/s. JCB India Ltd.
19. ITI, Hoshiarpur M/s. JCB India Ltd.
Tamil Nadu (ITI-07)
19A ITI, Madurai (W) M/s. S. Duraisamy & Sons.
20. ITI, Erode M/s. Sakthi Auto Components Ltd.
21. ITI, Arakkonam M/s. Everonn Systems India Ltd.
22. ITI, Ranipet M/s. Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd.
23. ITI, Ambattur M/s. Tespa Tools Pvt. Ltd.

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24. ITI, Nagercoil (W) M/s. Derik Monofil Pvt. Ltd.
25. ITI, Tenkasi M/s. Plasweave Pvt. Ltd.
Kerala (ITI-08)
26. ITI, Mala Kuruvilassery M/s. Skyline Foundation & Structures Ltd.
27. ITI, Chalakudy (W) M/s. Golden Vintage group of companies koratty.
28. ITI, Kazhakuttom (W) M/s. Sri J. Krishnakumar.
29. ITI, Kalamassery (W) M/s. O/E/N India Ltd.
30. ITI, Malampuzha (W) M/s. Fluid Control Research Institute, Kanjikode.
31. ITI, Kuzhalmannam M/s. K. Kottikrishnan.
32. ITI, Chengannur (W) M/s. Prabhuram Mills, Kotta.
33. ITI, Kannur (W) M/s. Mascot Industries.
Madhya Pradesh (ITI-05)
34. ITI, Alirajpur M/s. Bajrang Tiels, Gram- Borkhad.
35. ITI, New Ramnagar M/s. Rajesh Varma.
36. ITI, Jobat M/s. Bhandari Blocks & Bricks, Jhabua
37. ITI, Sabalgarh M/s. J K tyre and Industries Ltd.
38. ITI, Sailana M/s. DGM DB Power
Himachal Pradesh (ITI-07)
39. ITI, Bangana M/s. Satluj Jal Vidyut Limited.
40. ITI, Jawali (W) M/s. K. Kumar & Company Builders.
41. ITI, Deegal (W) M/s. BBN Industries Association.
42. ITI, Nahan (W) M/s. Ruchira Papers.
43. ITI, Udaipur M/s. Manali Roller Flour Mills.
44. ITI, Nurpur M/s. K. Kumar & Company Builders.
45. ITI, Dhameta M/s. Dateline Publication.
Orissa (ITI-01)
46. ITI, Dhenkanal M/s. National Thermal Power Corporation
New Delhi (ITI-01)
47. ITI, Siri Fort (W) M/s. Sheela Foam Pvt. Ltd.
Nagaland (ITI-01)
48. ITI, Mokokchung M/s. Symbios Creations Pvt. Ltd.
Puducherry DT (ITI-01)
49. ITI, Pondicherry M/s. Integra Software Services Pvt. Ltd.

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50. ITI, Alurusiddapura M/s. Askar Microns Pvt. Ltd.
51. ITI, Periyapatna M/s. Silicon Micro Systems
52. ITI, Mangluru Grama M/s. Silicon Micro Systems
53. ITI, Ramadurg M/s. Everonn Systems India Ltd.
54. ITI, Hanamasagar M/s. Silicon Micro Systems
55. ITI, Chincholi M/s. Manipal K12 Education Pvt. Ltd.
56. ITI, Tarikere M/s. Anchor Hospitality & Property Services
57. ITI, Babaleshwaer M/s. Teamlease Services Pvt. Ltd.
58. ITI, Naragund NIL
59. ITI, Sudi M/s. Sharaddha Tools & Dies
60. ITI, Mudgal M/s. Patil Group of Industries
61. ITI, Talakal Grama M/s. Anand Engg. Works
62. ITI, Pandavapura M/s. Teamlease Services Pvt. Ltd.
63. ITI, Peradur M/s. Udupi Chamber of Industry & Commerce
64. ITI, Thuruvkere M/s. Gowrishankar Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
65. ITI, Maddur M/s. JK Tyres & Industries Ltd.
66. ITI, Udupi M/s. Udupi Chamber of Industry & Commerce
Maharashtra (ITI-14)
67. ITI, Barshi M/s. Shiram Filaments Pvt. Ltd
68. ITI, Selu M/s. Indira Sahakari Soot Girani
69. ITI, Mulashi M/s. Bajaj Auto Pvt. Ltd
70. ITI, Turkewadi M/s. Fair Field Atlas Pvt. Ltd.
71. ITI, Bhadrawati M/s. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
72. ITI, Dhanora M/s. Sigma Electricals
73. ITI, Korchi M/s. Career Launcher India Ltd.
74. ITI, Mangaon M/s. Nirman Realtors & Developers Ltd.
75. ITI, Shrirampur M/s. G K N Sinter Metals Ltd.
76. ITI, Mul M/s. Sandeep Metal Crafts Pvt. Ltd.
77. ITI, Etapalli M/s. Lloyds Metals & Engineers Ltd.
78. ITI, Nigbhid M/s. Sigma Electricals
79. ITI, Mouda M/s. NTPC Mouda
80. ITI, Murgud M/s. Manugraph India Ltd.

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81. ITI, Gauriganj M/s. IVS Food Pvt. Ltd.
82. ITI, Chandauli M/s. Metal Craft Engineering
83. ITI, Maharajganj M/s. Purvanchal Industries
84. ITI, Patti M/s. Maya Industries Ltd.
85. ITI, Khajni M/s. Dr. Humayun (MD) Care Medical Devices Ltd.
86. ITI, Sarsawa M/s. Indian Industries Association
87. ITI, Campierganj M/s. Dr. Humayun (MD) Care Medical Device Ltd.
88. ITI, Jagdishpur M/s. IVS Food Pvt. Ltd
89. ITI, Sirathu M/s. Indian Industries Association
90. ITI, Javer M/s. Moserbaer Ltd.
91. ITI, Amethi M/s. IVS Food Pvt. Ltd.
92. ITI, Kadipur M/s. IVS Food Pvt. Ltd.
93. ITI, Mankapur Gonda M/s. Bajaj Hindustan Sugar & Industry Ltd.
94. ITI, Gorakhpur (W) M/s. Care Medical Devices Ltd.
95. ITI, Barabanki M/s. Aditya Pharmaceutical Group Inc.
96. ITI, Charkari M/s. Ram Shree Foods Pvt. Ltd.
97. ITI, Jhansi (W) M/s. Vikas Udhyog
98. ITI, Rasra M/s. Indian Industry Association
99. ITI, Padrauna M/s. J P Tyre Retrading Company
100. ITI, lalganj Azamgarh M/s. ASSOCHAM
101. ITI, Lalitpur M/s. Rajesh Steel Factory
102. ITI, Mohamdabad Gohana M/s. Shafani Exports
103. ITI, Modhonagar M/s. Purvanchal Industries and Fabrication Sector
104. ITI, Naurangia M/s. J P Tyre Retrading Company
105. ITI, Seorahi M/s. J P Tyre Retrading Company
106. ITI, Salon M/s. IIA
Gujarat (ITI -14)
107. ITI, Chikali M/s. Mafatlal Denim Ltd.
108. ITI, Vijapur M/s. Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
109. ITI, Amirgadh M/s. Gujarat Energy Transmission Co-operation Ltd.
110. ITI, Devgadhbaria M/s. Zeus International Godhra
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113. ITI, Kapadvani M/s. CM Simth & Sons Ltd.
114. ITI, Chhotaudeppur M/s. Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.
115. ITI, Agasi M/s. Alok Industries Ltd.
116. ITI, Vansda M/s. Welspun India Ltd
117. ITI, Nizar M/s. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd.
118. ITI, Uchchal M/s. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd.
119. ITI, Didiyapada M/s. Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd.
120. ITI, Deesa M/s. Mundra Ports And SEZ Ltd.

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24 NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
INTRODUCTION ?Day to day administration of the
Employment Exchanges is under the State
24.1 Policies, standards and procedures for Governments/ UTs.
the National Employment Service are laid down
by the Central Government in consultation with ?It has a network of 969 Employment
the State Governments. A Working Group on Exchanges.
National Employment Service comprising of
representatives of the Central and State ?As a part of administrative functioning, data
Governments facilitates this consultative are collected through 13 Employment
process. 35th meeting of the Working Group on Exchange Statistical Returns, each return
National Employment Service was held under covering a specific field of activity like
the Chairmanship of DG/JS, DGET, Ministry of registration, placement, etc. with different
Labour and Employment, Govt. of India, at periodicity.
Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) during 24th & 25th ?As a part of Employment Market Information
Sept., 2008. The meeting was attended by the
Programme, data are collected from the
State Labour Employment Secretaries/ State
Organised Sector (all public sector
Directors of Employment/ representatives and
establishments and all non-agricultural
officers of DGE&T. The Working Group
private sector establishments with 10 or
considered the present status of NES in different
more workers) on employment, vacancies,
States/ UTs and made recommendations for
occupational and educational pattern of
speedy modernization of Employment
employees, etc. in ER-I and ER-II returns
Exchanges, timely release of EMI data to
prescribed under the Employment
augment the process of placement to make the
Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of
Employment Exchanges relevant to the people
Vacancies) Act, 1959 and Rules framed
by use of e-governance to render Vocational
thereunder. The establishments employing
Guidance and promotion of self employment.
10-24 workers are covered on voluntary
36th meeting of Working Group is likely to be
basis.
held shortly.
New Initiatives:
Salient Features of National Employment
Some States are doing innovations and best
Service
practices in the field of National Employment
Service to improve the performance. For
?National Employment Service covers all the
example, Videographic Career Counseling to
States and Union Territories.
the Job Seekers in the State of Tamil Nadu,
multipurpose Self-Employment Scheme,
KSERU in Kerala, setting up of Rajiv Udyogsari
Society in Andhra Pradesh to increase the
employability of the Job seekers of the States by
providing vocational training to them, etc.
DGE&T has initiated sharing of this information
with all State Governments /UT Administrations
and persuading them to make similar efforts for
improving the performance of National
Employment Service
EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES (COMPULSORY
NOTIFICATION OF VACANCIES) ACT, 1959.
24.2 T h e E m p l o y m e n t E x c h a n g e s
(Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act,
1959 provides for compulsory notification of
vacancies and submission of employment
returns (ER-I and ER-II) by employers to the
Employment Exchanges. It applies to all
establishments in the Public Sector and such
establishments in the Private Sector engaged in
non-agricultural activities and employing 25 or
more workers. Enforcement of the Act is the
responsibility of the States and Union Territories.
Majority of the States/Union Territories have
special enforcement machinery for this purpose.
PERFORMANCE OF N AT I O N A L
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE*
24.3 The details of the network of 969
Employment Exchanges as on 31.07.2009 are
given in Table 24.1. The main activities of the
Employment Exchanges are registration,
placement of job seekers, career counselling &
vocational guidance and collection of
employment market information.

Table 24.1
• Total number of Employment Exchanges (at the end of 31.07.2009), 969
Includes the following :

• University Employment Information and Guidance Bureaux (UEIGBx) 83

• Professional and Executive Employment Exchanges 15

• Special Employment Exchanges for the Physically Handicapped 42

• Special Employment Exchange for Plantation Labour 01

24.4 The work done in regard to registration and placement during 2009 (upto July) is given in
Table 24.2 :
Table 24.2
(in lakh)
Number of Job seekers on the Live Register as on 31.07.2009

Men 263.16
Women 124.96
Total 388.12

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 Number of Job-seekers placed during 2009(January -July)

Men 0.93
Women 0.26
Total 1.19

Number of Job-seekers registered during 2009 (January-July)

Men 20.14
Women 11.42
Total 31.56

24.5 Salient features of registration and
placements are:
?As on 31.07.2009, maximum number of Job
seekers (60.93 lakh) awaiting employment
were in West Bengal while minimum (0.08)
were in Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
?As on 31.07.2009, placement was maximum
54.4 thousand in Gujarat whereas
registration was maximum 748.9 thousand
in Tamil Nadu.
Year Employment Registration
Exchanges
UEIGBx $
?As on 31.07.2009, placement was 9.5
percent of total submissions made by the
Employment Exchanges.
?As on 31 .07.2009, 31.5% of the total job-
seekers were women.
?Year-wise registration, placement,
vacancies notified, submission made and
Live Register for the period 2003 to July
2009 are given in Table 24.3.
Table 24.3
Placement Vacancies Submissions Live Register
notified made

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

2003 945 5462.9 154.9 256.1 1917.3 41388.7

2004 947 5373.0 137.7 274.61 1801.4 40457.6

2005 947 5437.1 173.2 349.2 2402.0 39347.8

2006 947 7289.5 177.0 358.2 3029.5 41466.0

2007 965 5434.2 263.5 525.8 3666.1 39974.0

2008
968 5315.9 305.0 570.8 3344.0 39112.4

2009
969 3156.0 119.3 184.7 1260.8 38812.2
Jan-July

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 Number of Job-seekers on the Live Register as on 31-07-2009 (in lakh)
>> Men
>> Women
>> Total
Number of Job-seekers placed during 2009 (Jan-July.)
>> Men
>> Women
>> Total
Number of Job-seekers registered during 2009 (Jan-July.)
>> Men
>> Women
>> Total
CENTRAL EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE,
DELHI
24.6 The Central Employment Exchange,
Delhi is responsible for the advertisement of
vacancies of scientific and technical nature
occurring in the Central Government
Establishments with the basic pay of Rs.1400/-
p.m (pre-revised). or above. From April 2009 to
September, 2009, 46 vacancies notified by
various Ministries/ Departments were
advertised in the Employment News published
by DAVP. It covers 3, 7, 11 and 2 vacancies for
SC, ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped
respectively.
EMPLOYMENT MARKET INFORMATION
PROGRAMME (EMI)
SCOPE, COVERAGE AND LIMITATION
24.7 The Employment data in the organised
sector is collected under the Employment
Market Information Programme which is
provided the statutory base by the Employment
Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of
Vacancies) Act, 1959 and Rules framed
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263.16
124.96
388.12
0.93
0.26
1.19
20.14
11.42
31.56
thereunder. The EMI programme now extends
to all the States/ Union Territories. The
programme covers all establishments in the
Public Sector and non-agricultural
establishments employing 25 or more workers in
the Private Sector. The establishments
employing 10-24 workers are covered on a
voluntary basis.
24.8 The EMI Programme, however, does not
cover employment in the agricultural
establishments (other than Plantation and
Agricultural Machine Operatives), self-
employed or independent workers, part-time
workers, Defence Forces, Indian Missions
abroad, establishments employing less than 25
workers in the metropolitan cities of Mumbai and
Kolkata and tiny sector establishments
(employing less than 10 workers). The
Employment Exchanges (Compulsory
Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 makes it
obligatory on the part of employers to render
Employment Return (ER-I) and Occupational
Return (ER-II) at quarterly and biennial intervals
respectively. The employment returns are
rendered at quarterly intervals showing
employment on the last working day of each
quarter January-March, April-June, July-
September & October- December every year
whereas the occupational returns are collected
biennially as at the end of 30th September of the
year alternately for the Public and Private
Sector's establishments. For the years ending
with even figures 0,2,4,6 & 8, the Public Sector
establishments are covered whereas for years
ending with odd figures (1,3,5,7 & 9), the Private
Sector establishments are covered. The quick
estimates for the quarter ending June 2006,
quarterly employment review for the quarter
ended march, 2005 and annual employment
review for the year 2006 have already been
finalized and released.
OCCUPATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PATTERN STUDIES
?The data are collected under the
Employment Market Information (EMI)
Programme at biennial intervals, covering
the public sector and private sector
establishments in alternate years through
ER –II returns prescribed under the
Employment Exchanges (CNV) Act, 1959.
?The Occupational composition and
educational levels of all employees in
organised sector, classified by industries
and branches of public sector and by size of
establishments in the private sector are
brought out in the reports titled Occupational
and Educational pattern in India. The report
for the year 2003 has been finalized.
E VA L U AT I O N OF EMPLOYMENT
EXCHANGES
24.9 The Programme of Joint Technical
Evaluation of the Employment Exchanges and
the University Employment Information and
Guidance Bureaux is carried out in collaboration
with the concerned State Government & Union
Territory Administrations in the country to ensure
that :
?Agreed policies and procedures are
followed;
?Standards maintained and Programmes
implemented;
?Services rendered by the Employment
Exchanges are made more effective;
?An effective Co-ordination with the
States/UTs is maintained.
?Training needs of the staff members and
officers are looked into and
?Necessary measures for the improvement of
these services suggested.
2. Evaluation of 11 States/UTs has been
proposed during 2009-10 and the targets are
likely to be achieved.
3. The compliance on the suggestions made
therein in the Evaluation Reports is followed
effectively and the action on the same will
continue during 2010-2011.
4. Report on the Technical Evaluation as an
effective measure of performance of
Employment Exchanges based on the
Evaluation Reports of 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-
07, and 2007-08 is proposed to be brought out in
2009-10.
V O C AT I O N A L GUIDANCE AND
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING
24.10 Vocational Guidance Units in
Employment Exchanges and University
Employment Information and Guidance
Bureaux (UEIGBx): -
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?Function within the Employment
Exchanges/ University Campuses and
render Vocational Guidance & Employment
Counselling Services to the job-seekers.
?Collect and compile occupational
information for dissemination to the
students, teachers, parents and job-seekers
(both individually and in groups) during
career talks, individual counselling sessions,
group discussions, career exhibitions and
film shows, etc.
?Supply information to students about various
training facilities available within the country
and abroad including information about
vocational training in the Industrial Training
Institutes and Apprenticeship
Establishments.
?As on Sep,2009, 392 Vocational Guidance
Units in Employment Exchanges and 83
University Employment Information and
Guidance Bureaux (UEIGBx) within the
University Campuses continued to function
in order to provide necessary guidance and
information to the job seekers and university
students.
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PROMOTION OF SELF- EMPLOYMENT
?Self Employment Promotion Programme
was undertaken due to general shortage of
wage paid jobs.
?The Employment Exchanges have been
assigned an important role in this area to
motivate the unemployed youth for taking up
self Employment as their livelihood.
?Presently 22 Self Employment Promotion
Cells in 18 States/Union Territories are
rendering special assistance to job seekers
towards promotion of Self Employment.
Upto the end of March 09, the number of
placement made was 106,700 out of which
84080 (78.7%) were men and 22620
(21.3%) were women. About 2 lakh persons
were on the Live Register, aspirants for Self-
Employment assistance during the period.
?All the State Directorates of Employment
including Union Territories have been
communicated to revitalize the Self-
Employment Promotion Programmes.
Release of Data
24.11 The details of publications brought out by
DGE&T are given in Box-24.1

Employment Exchange Statistics:
Quick Estimates of Employment.
Quarterly Employment Review:
Annual Employment Review
Educational, Occupational and
Industrial profile of employees
in India
Trade Apprenticeship Training in
India under Apprenticeship
Training scheme
Census of Central Government
Employees:
Bulletin on Job Opportunities in India This publication presents analysis of various vocations
Box-24.1
This is an annual publication of DGE&T. It gives complete
Employment Exchange statistics along with their detailed
analysis.
It gives quarterly Quick Estimates of employment in Organised
Sector.
It gives major industry-wise employment situation in the
Organised sector of the economy on quarterly basis.
This is an annual publication based on EMI data. It gives
comprehensive data at three-digit level classification of
industry & complete analysis of employment situation
prevailing in the Organised sector.
This is an annual publication giving the profile of employees in
Public & Private Organised sectors. Public & Private sectors
are covered in an alternate years.
This is an annual publication brought out by the Survey and
Study Division of DGE&T. The publication presents statistics
on Establishments engaged in Apprenticeship Training, intake
capacity, output and their employability in the labour market
alongwith brief analysis of present scenario. The Report as on
31.12.2006 is under finalization.
This publication gives the profile of the Central Government
Employees working across the country. The census is carried
out through the network of Employment Exchanges (EMI) units
located in all over the country. The publication " Census of
Central Government Employee as on 31-3-2006" has been
finalized and is under printing. In addition, the Census of
Central Government Employees as on 31.03.2008 has been
launched.
qualification-wise viz matriculates, ITIs, Diploma holders,
Degree and postgraduate qualifications in various branches
of engineering, technology, agriculture, medicine, natural
sciences, social sciences and teaching etc. The report for the
year 2005 finalized and released. The report for 2007 is under
process.
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25 EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
TO SPECIAL CATEGORIES

25.1 Employment Service, as in the past, WOMEN

continued making efforts to cater to the special
25.2 Year-wise performance of Employment
needs of vulnerable sections like Women,
Exchanges in respect of women job- seekers for
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes, persons
the years 2003 to 2009 (Jan-July) is given in
with disabilities and disabled Ex-servicemen
Table 25.1
job-seekers.

Table-25.1
(Figures in Thousands)
Year Registration Placement Live Total % of Live
Register of Live Register of
Women Register Women to Total
Live Register

2003 1448.8 26.7 10752.3 41388.7 26.0

2004 1551.5 24.5 10711.6 40457.6 26.5

2005 1606.9 32.4 10605.6 39347.8 27.0

2006 2537.4 31.3 11781.0 41466.0 28.4

2007 1835.5 46.5 12001.5 39974.0 30.0

2008 1755.6 51.8 12327.1 39112.4 31.5

2009 Jan-July 1141.9 26.3 12496.5 38812.2 32.2

SCHEDULED CASTES / SCHEDULED and Other Backward Class job-seekers during

TRIBES 2006 and 2007(Provisional) is indicated in
25.3 Performance of Employment Exchanges in
Table 25.2.
respect of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
 Table-25.2
(in lakh)
Year
Category Activity
2006 2007(P)
?Registration 8.14 6.69
SCHEDULED CASTE ?Placement 0.14 0.22
?Live Register 64.48 63.21
?Registration 2.81 2.57
SCHEDULED TRIBE ?Placement 0.09 0.21
?Live Register 21.17 21.32
?Registration 12.19 8.93
OTHER BACKWARD
?Placement 0.11 0.12
CLASS
?Live Register 85.17 88.16

Salient features in respect of SC/ST job- Imphal, Hissar, Nagpur, Bhubaneshwar,

seekers are as under:* Guwahati, Mandi, Kohima, Jowai, Jammu
Jalandhar and Naharlagun (Arunachal
? Live Register of SC job-seekers has
Pradesh).
increased from 57.99 lakh in 1998 to 63.21 lakh
in 2007, amounting to an increase of 9.0. These Centres:
? Live Register of ST job-seekers has
?provide employment related coaching-cum-
increased from 17.06 lakh in 1998 to 21.32 lakh
guidance to SC/ST applicants.
in 2007 an increase of 25.0%.

? SC and ST job-seekers were 15.8% and ?provide information on job requirements and
5.3% respectively of the total job-seekers on the the type of tests/interviews they are likely to
live register at the end of 2007 face when called by the employers.

? Placement of SC job-seekers has declined
by 18.9% from 26.5 thousands in 1998 to 21.5
thousands in 2007 .
COACHING-CUM-GUIDANCE CENTRES
25.4 Twenty three Coaching-cum-Guidance
Centres for SCs/STs have been set up, one each
at Delhi, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata,
Jaipur, Ranchi, Surat, Aizawl, Bangalore,
?take up appropriate follow up action with the
employers to ascertain the results of
submission against reserved vacancies.
?undertake job development work besides
providing occupational information/
vocational guidance & counselling and
organising Confidence Building
Programmes for job-seekers.

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?provide facilities to SC/ST job-seekers for
practicing shorthand and typing at the above
Centres except Coaching-cum-Guidance
Centres located at Aizawl, Hissar,
Bhubaneshwar, Guwahati, Mandi, Kohima,
Jowai, Jammu and Jalandhar.
?arrange from time-to-time, Pre-Recruitment
Training Programmes for SC/ST candidates
to improve their employability through
competitive examinations conducted by the
Staff Selection Commission, etc. for Group
'C' posts in collaboration with various
employing authorities and recruiting
agencies.
SPECIAL COACHING SCHEME FOR
SCs/STs
Salient features
?A Special Coaching Scheme (non-plans) to
prepare SC/ST candidates for competitive
examinations / selection tests for Group 'C'
posts is also being operated by DGE&T in
Delhi and Ghaziabad.
?So far, 7087 SC/ST job seekers have
successfully completed coaching for
clerical/stenographer posts in 26 phases.
?The coaching is of 11 months' duration and
the trainees are given stipend per month
besides, free course books and limited
stationery. The Coaching Institutes are also
given professional charges for imparting
coaching to SC/ST candidates.
?Guided by the benefits derived from the
above Special Coaching Scheme, the
scheme has been extended to 20 more
places at Kanpur, Kolkata, Bangalore,
Hyderabad, Ranchi, Surat, Guwahati,
Imphal, Hisar, Jabalpur, Chennai,
Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar,
Mandi Nagpur, Delhi, Jammu. Jalandhar
and Kohima.
?In 14 phases of the extended scheme, 4,512
SC/ST candidates have successfully
completed the coaching. The 15th phase is in
progress with effect from 01.07.2009.
SCHEME FOR PROVIDING COMPUTER
TRAINING TO SC/ST JOB SEEKERS
REGISTERED WITH EMPLOYMENT
EXCHANGES
25.5 This scheme was started with effect from
February 2004, with a view to providing
Computer Training to SC/ST educated job
seekers registered with the Employment
Exchanges through outsourcing training
facilities. The training of six months duration was
arranged at Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai,
Delhi, Guwahati, Hissar, Hyderabad, Jaipur,
Jabalpur, Kolkata, Nagpur, Surat, Kanpur,
Thiruvananthapuram, Mandi, & Ranchi and is
coordinated by respective Coaching-cum-
Guidance Centres of the DGE&T located at
these places. So far 5 phases of the scheme
have been completed and 3086 candidates
were imparted training. It has been observed
that the six month Computer Training Course
has not been of much help to the candidates to
provide employability in view of changing
demands in the Labour Market from the year
2009-10. It has therefore been decided to impart
one year 'O' Level Computer Training to 1000
SC/ST candidates through DOEACC society
under the Department of Information
Technology which has been started w.e.f.
03.08.2009. In addition to the above said places,
the Training is also being imparted at Jammu.
Jalandhar and Kohima w.e.f. 03.08.2009
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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES up Special Cells in the Employment Exchanges
for promoting employment of the people with
Employment Exchanges*
disabilities.
25.6 The Employment Service has been
25.9 Thirty Eight Special Cells for the
making special efforts to cater to the special
physically handicapped with a Special
needs of disabled job-seekers, performance of
Placement Officer attached to the normal
which for the last five years is given as under :-
Employment Exchanges and funded by the
Year Registration Placements Live Central Government have so far been set up by
Register
2002 59.4 3.4 532.7 the Ministry of Social Justice & Employment.
2003 66.1 4.9 661.7 These are in addition to the Special Cells/Units
2004 52.4 3.4 565.9 opened for the handicapped applicants at the
2005 57.2 3.2 578.9
Employment Exchanges by various State
2006 58.8 3.4 597.4
2007 (P) 57.7 3.4 660.0 Governments.

25.10 The performance of the Special

P : Provisional
?There has been consistent increase in the
number of persons with disabilities on the
Live Register.
?The number of disabled job-seekers placed
in employment during 2007 was 3.4
thousand.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES FOR
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED:
25.7 Although, Employment Exchanges
under the National Employment Service are
generally responsible for the placement of
Physically Handicapped, Special Employment
Exchanges were also set-up for their selective
placement. These exchanges attempt at
securing for the disabled the most satisfying
form of employment suitable to their residual
physical and mental potentialities. As on Dec.
2005, 43 Special Exchanges were functioning
in the country.
25.8 In pursuance of the recommendations of
the Working Group on Employment Service and
the Task Force on the reorganisation of Special
Employment Exchanges, it was decided to set
Employment Exchanges during 2007 is given as
under:
Registration 12972
Placement 1,051
Live Register 1,108,831
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRES
FOR HANDICAPPED
25.11 The Ministry of Labour & Employment is
fully responsive and committed to the
implementation of the provisions of the Persons
with Disabilities Act, 1995. The Directorate
General of Employment & Training (DGE&T)
has been regularly co-ordinating and supporting
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
(Ministry of SJE), which is the Nodal Ministry for
the welfare of people with disabilities.
25.12 Twenty Vocational Rehabilitation
Centres (VRCs) for handicapped have been
functioning in the country, Out of which, one
Centre at Vadodara has been set up exclusively
for women with disabilities.
25.13 These centres evaluate the residual
capacities of people with disabilities and provide

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them adjustment training and skill training with a
view to integrate them in the economic
mainstream and make them productive citizens
of the country.
25.14 These centres play pro-active role in
creating public awareness and community
participation in the rehabilitation of people with
disabilities.During-2009-10 (Upto Sep, 2009),
these centres registered 13,477 evaluated
13,345, and rehabilitated 5522 persons with
disabilities.
25.15 Four barrier free buildings for VRCs one
each at Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kanpur and
Kolkata have been constructed for providing
easy access to persons with disabilities as per
provisions contained in PWD Act, 1995.
Modernisation of building for two VRCs one
each at Mumbai and Una is in progress.
25.16 The performance of twenty Vocational
Rehabilitation Centres for the period from
January-July, 2009 is given in Table 25.3
25.17 Proposal to establish at least one
VRC in each State/UT has been formulated.
Out of the proposed 7 new VRCs during 10th
Plan, setting up of 3 new VRCs have been
approved and posts sanctioned.
ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED EX-
SERVICEMEN AND DEPENDANTS
25.18 In order to provide placement services to
the disabled Ex-Servicemen/Border Security
Force Personnel and the dependants of
Defence Service Personnel/Border Security
Force personnel killed or severely disabled in
action, against the vacancies reserved for ex-
servicemen and earmarked for priority
categories an Ex-Servicemen Cell was set up in
the Directorate General of Employment &
Training in July, 1972. Subsequently, the scope
of the special service was also extended for the
benefit of ex-servicemen disabled during peace
time as well as dependants of the Defence
Service Personnel killed or severely disabled in
peace time provided that the death or disability
attributable to military service with effect from
Feb, 1981.
25.19 At the end of September, 2009 there
were 253 disabled soldiers and 2,401
dependents awaiting employment assistance
through the Ex-Servicemen Cell.
MINORITIES
25.20 In pursuance of the Prime Minister's
directive for full integration of minorities in all
aspects of national life, the State Governments
have been advised to ensure that no
discrimination is made against minority
communities in matters of registration and in
sponsoring names by Employment Exchanges.
The State Governments have also been advised
to create monitoring cells to watch the progress
of minorities in the matter of their registration and
placement and to instruct the Employment
Exchanges to organise mobile Employment
Exchange Registration Camps in minority
concentration areas.
25.21 In all there were 61.39 lakh job-seekers
on the Live Registers of Employment
Exchanges belonging to the minority
communities at the end of December 2006.
These account for 14.8% of total job-seekers on
the Live Register.
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 Table-25.3
PERFORMACNE DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY-DECEMBER, 2008
Sl.No. Description Blind Deaf & Orthpaedically Neg. Mild Total
Dumb Handicapped Leprosy Mentally
Persons Retarded
Persons
1. No. of Clients at 10 41 58 - 7 116
beginning of 2008
2. No. of Clients 1264 1829 10149 25 544 13811
Admitted during
2008
3. No. of Clients 1256 1792 10017 25 536 13626
Evaluated during
2008
4. No. of Clients who 6 20 85 - 4 115
left the Centre
without
Completing
evaluation
5. No. of Clients still 12 58 105 - 11 186
under evaluation
at the end of 2008
6. No. of Clients 427 852 3573 6 115 4973
rehabilitated
during 2008

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26 RESEARCH AND TRAINING
IN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND
TRAINING IN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
(CIRTES)
26.1 The Central Institute for Research and
Training in Employment Service (CIRTES) is
responsible for imparting training to officers of
Employment Service, conducting research in
matters relating to various activities of the
employment service and bringing out career
literature useful for career planning of the
students, jobseekers and parents through
Employment Exchanges.
PERFORMANCE FOR THE PERIOD 2009-10
(upto 30.09.2009)
Training Activities
26.2 CIRTES organized the following training
programmes for the benefit of officers of
Employment Exchanges of various states during
the period 2009-2010 (upto Sept, '09).
Training Programmes conducted
?One Refresher training Course on
Employment Market Information of one
week duration.
?One special training course on “On the job
training" to the staff and officers of
Employment Directorate and Manpower
planning of Tripura.
?One special training course on vocational
guidance and Employment Market
Information of one week duration for
Employment service personnel of
Meghalaya State.
26.3 Training Programmes to be conducted
?One Integrated Training Course of 5 weeks
duration (w.e.f 09.11.2009 to 11.12.2009).
?One Refresher Training Course on
Employment Market Information of 1 week
duration (08.02.2010 to 12.02.2010).
26.4 Research Studies
(i) The following are the studies in hand.
?
Study on usefulness of the Special
Coaching Scheme for Schedule Castes
and Scheduled Tribes, 13th phase in 16
cities and 25th phase in
Delhi/Ghaziabad.
?
Comparative placement functions
carried out by public and private
employment service agencies.
?
Study on "Internet Enabled Employment
Service" and "Staffing Norms" for the
State Employment Directorates.
(ii) P u b l i s h e d f i n a l s t u d y r e p o r t o n
“Effectiveness of services rendered by the
Coaching-cum Guidance Centres for
Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes".
(iii) CIRTES NEWS LETTER
A new initiative has been taken by CIRTES to
publish a Newsletter on the work and functioning
of National Employment Service.
Publication of Career Literatures
26.5 Career literature under world of work
series and job seekers Guide finalized .
World of Work Series:
?Career Opportunities in Veterinary Science
(Hindi Version).
26.6 Job Seeker's Guide Volume-III
?The Draftsman Mechanical
?The Medical Technologist
Career literature under world of work series and
job seekers guide in progress.
World of Work Series.
26.7 Career opportunities in Defence
Services
26.8 Job Seeker's Guide Volume-III
?The plastic technologist
?The Economist
?Merchant Navy as a Career.
Motivational Posters:
26.9 To motivate job-seekers/unemployed
youth towards different vocations, these posters
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are prepared by giving appropriate pictures and
slogans by the institutes. During the year 2009-
10, one motivational poster on "Modular
Employablity Skills" based on the Skill
Development Initiative Scheme of DGE&T has
been finalized.
Development of Motivational Material for
Promotion of Self Employment
26.10 F o l l o w i n g p a m p h l e t s o n S e l f
Employment are under preparation:
?Pamphlet on Prime Minister's Employment
Generation Programme.
?Pamphlet on Self Employment Scheme of
National Safai Karamcharies Finance and
Development Corporation.
?Compilation of various Self Employment
Schemes runs by various Ministries /
Departments of Government of India.
New Building for CIRTES at NOIDA.(U.P.)
26.11 CIRTES has been shifted to its new
building at A-49, Sector 62, NOIDA, U. P. The
institute, situated in the satellite town near Delhi
has a total coverage area of 20,000 square
meters consisting of 3 blocks viz. administrative
block, hostel and staff quarters. Hostel
accommodation is available for the Employment
Officers of the various States/UTs and other
officers/Staff who are attending the training
programmes organized at CIRTES. Out of 12
Staff quarters, 9 have been allotted to the Staff of
National Vocational Training Institute for
Women, Noida.
27 CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)
Background :
27.1 Vocational and technical training of
labour is on the concurrent list of constitution of
India (entry 25) . As per allocation of Business
Rule, 1961, the ministry of Labour &
Employment is charged with the responsibility of
vocational training of the labour. The
responsibility is discharged through the
Directorate General of Employment and
Training, which is an attached office of the
Ministry of Labour & Employment.
27.2 The Directorate General of Resettlement
& Employment (DGR&E), now known as the
Directorate General of Employment & Training
(DGE&T), was set up in 1945 for resettling
demobilized Defence Service Personnel and
discharged War Workers in civilian life. After
Independence in 1947, the Directorate General
was also called upon to handle the work relating
to displaced persons from Pakistan.
Subsequently, the scope of the Directorate
General was extended to cover employment
service to all categories of job seekers in early
1948, and training services to all civilians in
1950.
27.3 The Craftsmen Training Scheme(CTS)
was introduced by the Government of India in
1950 to ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in
different trades for the domestic industry, to raise
quantitatively and qualitatively the industrial
production by systematic training, to reduce
unemployment among the educated youth by
providing them employable skills, to cultivate
and nurture a technical and industrial attitude in
the minds of younger generation. The Scheme,
the most important in the field of Vocational
Training, has been shaping craftsmen to meet
the existing as well as future manpower need,
through the vast network of ITIs in the various
states / union territories in the country. The day -
to -day administration of ITIs under the
Craftsmen Training Scheme was transferred to
the state governments/union territory
administrations with effect from the year 1956.
From 1st April, 1969, the financial control of the
Industrial Training Institutes in the State as well
as in the Union Territories was transferred to the
respective State Governments/Union
Territories. The financial assistance was granted
to them in the form of bulk grant in consultation
with Planning Commission and the Ministry of
Finance.
Growth of ITIs / ITCs in country
27.4 Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) was
initiated by Directorate General of Employment
& Training (DGE&T), Ministry of Labour &
Employment , in 1950 by establishing about 50
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for imparting
skills in various vocational trades to meet the
skilled manpower requirement for industrial
growth of the country. Several new private ITIs
were established in 1980's in southern states
mostly in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra
Pradesh, from where trained craftsmen found
placement in the Gulf countries. In year 1980,
there were 831 ITIs and the number of Training
Institutes rose to 1887 in year 1987.It was
during this period that private training institutes
were distinguished from government training
institutes by naming them as “Industrial Training
Centers”. During last two decades the growth of
ITIs had been steep and as on 1st April, 2009
there were 6906 ITIs/ITCs in the country.
th
Presently (upto 30 October,09) there are 7605
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) / Industrial
Training Centres (ITCs) (2076 in Govt. & 5529
in Private Sector) having a seating capacity of
10.63 Lakh. Annexure – I A & I B – (i & ii)
shows the number of ITIs/ ITCs functioning in
various States/ UTs, their growth over the last
about four decades and shares of Govt. and Pvt.
institutes. Annexure- II-A & II-B shows the
relative distribution of seating capacity in
ITIs/ITCs in Govt. and Private Sector.
National Council for Vocational Training
(NCVT)
27.5 The Government has set up a tripartite
body at the national level , namely, National
Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) to advice
it on issues relating to “Skill Development”
including Craftsmen Training Scheme such as
designing of curricula,maintaining quality
standards, deciding norms for affiliation,
granting affiliation to institutes , trade testing and
certification. It is an apex tripartite body under
the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Union Labour &
Employment Minister. The Council consists of
representatives of Central Ministries, State
Directors, Employers Organizations,
Employees' Organizations, Secretarial support
to NCVT is provided by DGE&T. Professional
Learned Bodies, Experts and representatives of
SC/ST.
27.6 Similar Councils known as State Council
for Vocational Training (SCVT) are constituted to
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advice respective State Governments on issues
relating to skill development.
Responsibility of Central Government
?To frame overall policies, norms, and
standards for Skill Development .
?Formulation of new training schemes for Skill
Development of youth .
?Development /revision of course curriculum
?Affiliation of Industrial Training Institutes/
Centers.
?Trade testing & certification
?Conducting instructor training course for
serving & potential instructor of ITIs/ITCs .
?Conducting courses for skill up gradation of
industrial workers by offering short term &
long term courses in specialized field.
?Implementation & regulation of training for
trade apprentices under the Apprentices Act,
1961.
?Organizing vocational training programmes
for women.
?Bilateral agreements and cooperation in the
field of vocational training .
Responsibility of State Government
?Day to day administration of Industrial
Training Institutes/ Centres .
?Implementation of Craftsmen Training
Schemes in the ITIs/ITCs.
?Conducting training courses in ITIs
?Setting up new institutes , addition of trade
units in the existing institute as per the
requirement of local industries .
?Conduct of trade test & award of certificate .
?Implementation of Central Schemes .
?Processing application for affiliation of new
ITIs/ITCs and addition of trades/units in
exiting ITIs/ITCs, carry out inspection and
forwarding these application to DGE&T for
affiliation from National Council from
Vocational Training.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME
27.7 The objectives are
?to equip the human resource with
appropriate skills / multi skills required by the
various sector of economy.
?To make youth productive by providing
employable skills both for wage and self-
employment.
?To Produce craftsmen of high quality
?To ensure steady flow of skilled workers in
industrial /service sectors.
?To raise the quality and quantity of industrial
production by systematic training of
potential workers.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SCHEME
?
Candidates of 14 to 40 years of age are
eligible to seek admission in ITIs/ITCs . In
case of women candidates there is no upper
age limit in exclusive women ITIs/women
wings in general ITIs.
?
Admissions in ITIs/ITCs are done twice a
year i.e. in month of August & February.
?
Tuition fee in the ITIs is decided by the
respective State Govt. as deemed fit based
on the recommendation of the concerned
State Council for Vocational Training. Tuition
fee in case of institutes under DGE&T / UT
Administration is Rs.100 p.m. per trainee .
However no fee is being charged from
SC/ST candidates and persons from
disadvantaged groups .
?
There is a provision for grant of stipend to the
trainees of Govt. ITIs.
?
Trainees are also provided with library,
sports and medical facilities. Some State
Governments levy a nominal fee for the
purpose
?
Seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates in
proportion to their population in respective
State/ UT. Guidelines for reserving 3% seats
for persons with disability and 30% for
women candidates have been issued to
State Governments and these could be filled
based on the general reservation policy of
each State/UT and total reservation is
limited to 50%. Seats are also reserved for
the wards of defence personnel. Seats for
OBC candidates have also been reserved in
proportion to the seats reserved for them in
Govt. Services in the respective States.
?
For optimum utilization of infrastructural
facilities available , there is a provision of
second and third shifts in ITIs/ITCs with
segregated timing. They are encouraged to
introduce second shift by appointing one
additional trade instructor and additional
trainee kit for trainees .
?
A Placement Cell in every ITI / ITC is set up to
facilitate the graduates in getting placement
in different industries.
?
Institute Management Committee (IMCs)
have been formed for ITIs' in consultation
with apex Industry bodies to improve
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 cooperation between Industry and Industrial
Training Institutes (ITIs).
STRUCTURE OF TRAINING PROGRAMME :
27.8 Training under the scheme is imparted in
114 trades (Annexure- III) .The period of
training for various trades are 6 months, one
year, two years and three years. The entry
qualification varies from class 8th class pass to
class 12th pass , depending on the trades.
27.9 The courses have been designed to
impart basic skills and knowledge in the trades
so as to prepare the trainee for employment as a
semi-skilled worker or for self-employment.
27.10 As 70% of the training period is allotted to
practical training and the rest to subjects relating
to Trade Theory, Workshop Calculation &
Science, Engineering Drawing, therefore,
emphasis is on skill building. In order to give
awareness on issues like workers right, family
welfare, Energy conservation , and a
compulsory subject “Social Study” is also being
taught to the trainees of all ITIs/ITCs .
27.11 IT literacy has also been made
mandatory for trainees of ITIs/ITCs. For over all
personality development of trainees, a course
on “Life Skill” covering topics like Occupational
safety and health, Quality Management tools,
C o m m u n i c a t i o n S k i l l s , Te a m w o r k
Entrepreneurship, etc. is being introduced from
next session which would replace the existing
Social Study subject .
M U LT I S K I L L C O U R S E S U N D E R
CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME:
27.12 Multi Skill Courses are offered in ITIs
upgraded as Centres of Excellence . Under the
scheme, there is change in the structure of
training in ITIs by introducing Broad Based Basic
Training (multi-skill ) courses during the first year
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followed by Advanced & Specialised modular
courses of 6 months' duration each in second
year of training. These courses have provisions
of multi entry and multi exit.
27.13 The training programme is designed on
sector basis catering to particular group of
industries. The structure of training course is as
under.
?“Broad Based Basic Training” (BBBT) in
number of skill areas related to a particular
industrial sector during first year of training.
?Short term advanced modular courses of 6
months' duration in second year.
?The curriculum for the first year BBBT as well
as advanced modular courses of 6 months'
duration is uniform on all India basis. Trade
Testing for these courses is being done at
national level under the aegis of National
Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) .
?Specialized modular courses are organized
during the last phase of training to bridge the
skill gaps keeping in view the needs of
industry in the region. The testing &
certification for the last phase is done jointly
by State Govt. and Industry. These
certificates are recognized by the NCVT.
Also , training in Specialized module is
offered under Apprenticeship Training
Programme .
?Multi – skill course curricula for 21 sectors
[for Broad Base Basic Training modules
(BBBT) & advanced training modules (in 20
out of these 21 sectors)] have been
developed in consultation with industry
(Annexure-IV). For remaining one sector
 i.e. Bamboo Technology, curricula of
advanced module is under development.
CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME IN
CENTRAL INSTITUTES UNDER DGE&T :
27.14 Training is imparted under the CTS at the
following institutes:
?
Five Model Training Institutes (MTIs)
attached to the Advanced Training
Institutes at Ludhiana, Kolkata,
Hyderabad, Mumbai & Kanpur and also
at Central Training Institute for
Instructors at Chennai.
?
National Vocational Training Institute for
Women at NOIDA, UP.
?
Ten Regional Vocational Training
Institutes (RVTIs) for Women at Mumbai,
Bangalore, Tiruvananthapuram, Panipat,
Kolkata, Tura, Indore, Allahabad,
Vadodara and Jaipur.
?
Four Model Industrial Training Institutes
(MITIs) are imparting training on modular
pattern in the following three specialised
areas :
?
Mechanical group of trades at Haldwani
(U.P.) and Chouwdar (Orissa)
?
Heat Engine group of trades at Jodhpur
(Rajasthan)
?
Electrical & Electronics group of trades
at Calicut (Kerala)
MEASURES TO ENSURE DEMAND DRIVEN
SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
27.15 With the objective of maintaining quality
of training in ITIs/ITCs, a number of measures
have been prescribed by NCVT including
guidelines for starting new institutes/trades and
their affiliation to NCVT.
?
Strict norms are prescribed for affiliation of
ITIs with NCVT are adhered to, ensuring that
the infrastructure facilities, qualified staff,
etc.
?
To ensure quality of training, institute are
permitted to admit trainees only after
affiliation is granted from NCVT w.e.f. year
2009.
?
There is a procedure for evaluation of
affiliated ITIs/ITCs & also there is a
procedure for de-affiliation of Institutes /
trades that are found not complying with the
prescribed norms.
?
Meeting of sub-committee of NCVT are held
from time to time to review the affiliation
cases and grant affiliation to deserving
institutes.
?
A total of 2574 affiliation Inspection Reports
were examined during year 2009 and
affiliations to 7242 units conforming to NCVT
norms were granted. As a result 791 new
institutes were opened and seating capacity
have been raised by 1.1 Lakh.
?
A subcommittee of NCVT for norm and
curricula has been constituted to ensure
training courses are as per need of the
industry. Two meetings of the Sub committee
held during the year.
?
Keeping in view that quality of training can
improve when instructor are properly
trained, modular instructor training course
constiting of 4 modules each of 3 months
duration has been introduced in place of one
year long training programme to train large
no. of instructors.
?
Syllabi of various trades are periodically
revised by the respective Trade Committees
to keep pace with the rapidly changing
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 technology in industry. Obsolete trades are
dropped and new trades are introduced
under the scheme as per the need of the
industry .
?
Four new trades viz. Travel & Tour
Assistant ;Catering & Hospitality Assistant;
Multimedia, Animation & Special Effect;
Office Assistant and Computer Operator.
Curricula of these trades have been
prepared with approval from NCVT for
implementation. During last year syllabi of
04 trades were revised .
Industry participation in Craftsmen Training :
27.16 Training courses under DGE&T are
offered with active involvement of industry in the
following ways.
?
National Council for Vocational Training
(NCVT) have proper representation of
Industry Associations and , therefore, are
involved at every stage of formulation of
policy , norms standards & procedures
?
The course curricula are developed by Trade
Expert Committees constituted for each
trade, which comprise of experts drawn
from the relevant Industry & Technical
institutes involved in imparting skill training .
27.17 Institute Management Committee
(IMCs) have been formed for ITIs' in
consultation with apex Industry bodies to
improve cooperation between Industry and
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). Under this
concept, Industry is associated as partner rather
than as advisor. An IMC is formed at the ITI
level, which manages activities of the ITI. An
IMC comprises members from Industry, State
Government, ITI and others. The Chairperson of
the Committee is a representative of the
industry. The primary objective of IMC is to have
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the active involvement of industry in the training
conducted in ITIs. Responsibilities of IMCs inter
alia include their involvement in all aspects of
training viz. from assessing of the training needs
to curricula development, training of trainers &
testing & certification.
27.18 So far IMCs have been constituted for
more than 1280 ITIs. The experience is that an
actively functioning IMC can bring about
significant improvements in the functioning of ITI
TRADE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
27.19 All-India Trade Tests are conducted by
the DGE&T, Ministry of Labour under the aegis
of the National Council for Vocational Training in
July and January every year.
?
Trainees of affiliated trades/units and
eligible private candidates appear in the
trade tests. National Trade Certificates are
awarded to the successful candidates.
?
National Trade Certificate is a recognised
qualification for recruitment to relevant posts
and services in Central/State Government
establishments.
?
The details of Trade Tests conducted under
the aegis of NCVT from January, 2009 to
December, 2009 are given below: ( yet to be
updated by TTC)
o Jan. 2009 -All India Skill competition
for Craftsmen.
o Jan 2009 – All India Trade Test for
Craft Instructor ( Modular Patern)-Old
o Jan. 2009-All India Trade Test for
Craftsmen (Supplementary)
o Jan,2009 All India Trade Test for Craft
Instructor Training (modular ) (POT)
o Feb.2009 - All India Trade Test of
Craftsmen (Restructured pattern)
o Feb.2009- Advanced Skill Course for
Women Occupations (POT)
o Feb2009- All India Trade Test for for
Multiskill courses offered at CoE.
o March 2009- Regional Competition for
Apprentices
o April 2009 - All India Trade test of Craft
instructor (Modular pattern/POT)
o April,2009 All India Trade Test for
Apprentices.
o May 2009 – All India Competition for
Apprentices
o June, 2009 – Advanced skill Course
for Women occupation (P.O.T.)
o July, 2009 – All India Trade Test of
Craftsmen
o July, 2009 – All India Trade Test of
Craft Instructor (modular)
o July 2009 – All India Trade Test of
Crafts Instructors (one year ).
o July 2009 – All India Trade Test of
Craft Instructor (POT)
o August ,2009 – All India Trade Test for
Multiskill courses offered at CoE .
o August 2009 – All India Test of
Craftsmen (Restructured Pattern).
o September 2007- Regional
Competition for Apprentices
o Oct., 2009 – All India Trade Test of
Apprentices
o Oct. 2009 - Advanced skill Course for
Women occupation (P.O.T.).
o Oct.2009–All India Trade Test of Craft
Instructors (modular Pattern).
o Oct.2009- Trade Test of Craft
Instructor (POT)
o November 2009- All India
Competition for Apprentices .
o December,2009 Regional Work Skill
Competition of CII
ALL INDIA SKILL COMPETITION FOR
CRAFTSMEN
27.20 The scheme for holding All India Skills
Competition for Craftsmen at national level was
introduced in the year 1964 to foster a healthy
competition among the trainees of ITIs/ITCs.
?The competition is now held every year in 14
trades viz. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics
Mechanic, Welder, Fitter, Turner, Machinist,
Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Foundryman,
Electrician , Cutting & Sewing , Computer
Operator and programming Assistant
,Draughts men (Civil), Draughts men
(Mechanical) and Mechanic Diesel
?The best trainee of each of the above trades
at the State level competition compete at the
All India Skills Competition.
?The best Craftsmen in each of the above 14
trades at the All India level are awarded merit
certificates and a cash prize of Rs.10,000/-
each.
?ITIs/ITCs declared in each trade, whose
trainee stands first in the competition at the
All India Skill Competition is awarded a
merit certificate and is declared as best
ITI/ITC.
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?The State whose trainees secure the highest Work Skills Competition” since 1989 to
total marks among all trades is awarded a encourage workers in the engineering
merit certificate and a running shield. industry in India by recognition of
excellence in skills and creating
?The "Best State Award” winners during
awareness among workers and the
last 3 competitions are :'
need for skill augmentation. The
Sl. Skill Result – competition is held in 7 trades viz.
No. Competition No best State Electrician, Fitter, Industrial Electronics,
rd
01. 43 Maharashtra Miller, Tool & Die Maker, Turner and
th
02. 44 Kerala Welder. The Skills Competition is
th
03. 45 Maharashtra conducted in the field institutes of
DGE&T and is recognised by Ministry of
27.21 The Confederation of Indian Industry Labour & Employment .
(CII) has been conducting "National

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STATEMENT FOR NUMBER OF GOVERNMENT & PRIVATE ITIs/ITCs WITH SEATING CAPACITIES IN
VARIOUS STATES/ UNION TERITORRIES AS ON 30.09.2009
NORTHERN REGION
Sl. No. Name of State/UTs Number Seating Number Seating Total Total
of Capacity of Capacity ITIs/ Seating
Govt. ITIs Pvt. ITCs ITCs Capacity
(Govt.) (Pvt.)

1 CHANDIGARH 2 968 0 0 2 968

2 DELHI 16 11132 56 4028 72 15160
3 HARYANA 81 20344 85 8744 166 29088
4 HIMACHAL 70 8004 60 5996 130 14000
PRADESH
5 JAMMU & KASHMIR 37 4087 1 110 38 4197
6 PUNJAB 94 19300 145 13632 239 32932
7 RAJASTHAN 112 12992 560 59535 672 72527
8 UTTAR PRADESH* 293 31388 491 56222 784 87610
9 UTTRAKHAND 59 6395 28 2470 87 8865
SUB- TOTAL 764 114610 1426 150737 2190 265347
SOUTHERN REGION
10 ANDHRA PRADESH 88 22270 493 95740 581 118010
11 KARNATAKA 150 25458 1030 75454 1180 100912
12 KERALA 35 15516 477 52298 512 67814
13 LAKSHDWEEP 1 96 0 1 96
14 PODUCHERRY 6 1352 9 508 15 1860
15 TAMIL NADU 60 21832 626 62270 686 84102
SUB-TOTAL 340 86524 2635 286270 2975 372794
EASTERN REGION
16 ARUNACHAL 5 512 0 0 5 512
PRADESH
17 A & N ISLAND 1 273 0 0 1 273
18 ASSAM 28 5696 3 80 31 5776
19 BIHAR 34 11433 201 29113 235 40546
20 JHARKHAND 19 4672 89 23592 108 28264
21 MANIPUR 7 540 0 0 7 540
22 MEGHALAYA 5 622 2 320 7 942

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 23 MIZORAM 1 294 0 0 1 294
24 NAGALAND 8 928 0 0 8 928
25 ORISSA 26 8464 459 80260 485 88724
26 SIKKIM 1 420 0 0 1 420
27 TRIPURA 8 896 0 0 8 896
28 WEST BENGAL 51 12700 22 1320 73 14020
SUB-TOTAL 194 47450 776 134685 970 182135
WESTERN REGION
29 CHHATTISHGARH 87 10144 29 3312 116 13456
30 D & N HAVELI 1 228 0 0 1 228
31 DAMAN & DIU 2 388 0 0 2 388
32 GOA 10 3232 4 380 14 3612
33 GUJARAT 152 56092 346 20328 498 76420
34 MADHAYA PRADESH* 150 24590 52 8914 202 33504
35 MAHARASHTRA 376 80412 261 34228 637 114640
SUB-TOTAL 778 175086 692 67162 1470 242248
GRAND TOTAL 2076 423670 5529 638854 7605 1062524
MP* -149 Governments ITIs include 48 Govt. ITIs running under S.C.V.T
UP* -239 Governments ITIs include 100 Govt. ITIs running under S.C.V.T

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Annexure-IIA

Annexure-IIB

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 Annexure-III

List of Engineering and Non- Engineering trades under Craftsmen Training Scheme
as on 01.10.2009

Engineering Trades

Sl.No. Name of the Trade Duration Entry Qualification

1 2 3 4

1. Architectural Assistant 1 year Passed 10th class examination with 40%

marks in mathematics or Secondary
Standard under 10+2 system of education
or its equivalent.

2. Attendant Operator (a) 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Chemical Plant) (b) 6 months system of education with Physics,
Chemistry & Mathematics as one of the
subjects or its equivalent.
Passed B.Sc. with Physics & Chemistry.

3. Building Maintenance 06 months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education or its equivalent.

4. Carpenter 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2

system of education with science as one of
the subjects or its equivalent.

5. Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education with Science and
Mathematics or its equivalent.

6. Draughtsman 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

(Mechanical) system of education with Science and
Mathematics or its equivalent.

7. Electrician 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education with Science as one of
the subject or its equivalent.

8. Electronic Mechanic 2 years Passed Matriculation examination under

10+2 system of education Science and
Mathematics or its equivalent.

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9. Electroplater 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system of education or its equivalent.

10. Fitter 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education or its equivalent.

11. Foundry man 1 year Passed class 8th examination under 10+2
system of education or its equivalent.

12. Information Passed in 10th class Examination under

Technology & 10+2 system of education with science
Electronics System Desirable- 12th class with Maths and
Maintenance 2 years Physics.

13. Instrument Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system of education with Science as one of
the subjects or its equivalent.

14. Instrument Mechanic (a) 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Chemical Plant) (b) 6 months system of education with Physics,
Chemistry & Mathematics as one of the
subjects or its equivalent.
Passed B.Sc. with Physics & Chemistry.

15. Interior Decoration 01 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
and Designing System of Education

16. Laboratory Assistant (a) 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Chemical Plant) (b) 6 months system of education with Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics as one of the
subjects or its equivalent.
Passed B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry.

17. Lift Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system of education with science or its
equivalent.

18. Machinist 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education or its equivalent.

19. Machinist (Grinder) 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system of education or its equivalent.

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 20. Maintenance Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination with
(Chemical Plant) Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under
10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

21. Marine Fitter 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system of education with 50% marks in
Mathematics & Science or its equivalent

22. Mason 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2

(Building Constructor) system of education or its equivalent.

23. Mech. Communication 1 year Passed Class 10th Exam under 10+2
Equipment system of Education or its equivalent
Maintenance

24. Mech. Repair & 1 year Passed Class 10th Exam under 10+2
Maintenance of Heavy system of Education or its equivalent
Vehicles

25. Mech. Repair & 1 year Passed Class 10th Exam under 10+2
Maintenance of Light system of Education or its equivalent
Vehicles

26. Mech. Repair & 6 months Passed Class 10th Exam under 10+2
Maintenance of system of Education or its equivalent
Two Wheelers

27. Mechanic (Diesel) 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system or its equivalent.

28. Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

(Motor Vehicle) system of education with Science as one of
the subject or its equivalent.

29. Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

(Radio & TV) system of education with Science as one of
the subject or its equivalent.

30. Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

(Refrigeration and system of education with Science &
Air-Conditioner) Mathematics or its equivalent.

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 31. Mechanic (Tractor) 1 year 1) Essential - should have passed 8th class
examination under 10+2 system of
education or its equivalent.

2) Desirable - Passed 10th class

examination under 10+2 system of
education with science (Physics and
Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its
equivalent.

32. Mechanic Agricultural 2 years I. Essential: - Should have passed

Machinery 8th class examination under 10+2 System
of education or its equivalent.

II. Desirable: - Passed 10th class

Examination under 10+2 system of
education with Science (Physics and
Chemistry) as one of the subjects.

33. Mechanic Auto 06 months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
Electrical and system of education with Science and
Electronics Mathematics or its equivalent.

34. Mechanic Computer 2 years Passed 10+2 or Intermediate or Pre

Hardware university with Physics as one of the
subject.

35. Mechanic Consumer 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
Electronics system of education with Mathematics &
Science or its equivalent.

36 Mechanic Industrial 2 years Passed 12th Class Examination with

Electronics Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

37. Mechanic Lens/Prism 1 year Passed Class 10th Exam under 10+2
Grinding system of Education or its equivalent

38. Mechanic Machine 3 years Matriculation with Science and

Tools Maintenance Mathematics or its equivalent.

39. Mechanic escharotics 2 years Passed 10+2 Class Examination with

Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

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 40. Mechanic Medical 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
Electronics system of education with Mathematics &
Science or its equivalent.

41. Mechanic-cum- 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

Operator Electronics system of education with Science as one of
Communication the subject or its equivalent.
System

42. Operator Advanced 2 years Passed 12th Class Examination with

Machine Tools Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

43. Painter General 2 years Passed 8th class examination or its

equivalent.

44. Physiotherapy 1 year Passed 12th class Exam. Under 10+2

Technician system of education with Physics,
Chemistry & Biology.

45. Plastic Processing 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
Operator system of education or its equivalent.

46. Plumber 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2

system of education or its equivalent.

47. Pump Operator-cum- 1 year Passed 10th class examination

Mechanic under 10+2 system of education with
science or its equivalent.

48. Radiology Technician Passed 12th class Exam. Under 10+2

(Radio Diagnosis & 2 years system of education with Physics,
Radiotherapy) Chemistry & Biology.

49. Sanitary Hardware 06 months Passed 8th class examination under 10+2
fitter system of education or its equivalent.

50. Sheet Metal Worker 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2
system of education or its equivalent.

51. Spinning Technician 2 years Passed 10th Class Examination

52. Surveyor 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education with Science and
Mathematics or its equivalent.

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 53. Textile Mechatronics 2 years Passed 10th Class Examination

54. Tool & Die Maker (Dies & Moulds) 3 years Passed 10th class examination
under 10+2 system of education with
Science or its equivalent.

55. Tool & Die Maker 3 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Press Tools, Jigs & system of education with Science or its
Fixtures) equivalent.

56. Turner 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education or its equivalent.

57. Vessel Navigator 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
system of education with 50% marks in
Mathematics & Science or its equivalent

58. Welder (Gas and Electric) 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2
system of education or its equivalent.

59 Weaving Technician 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2

system of education with Mathematics &
Science or its equivalent

60. Wireman 2 years Passed 8th class examination or its

equivalent.

List of Engineering and Non- Engineering trades under Craftsmen Training Scheme
as on 01.10.2009

Non-Engineering Trades

Sl.No. Name of the Trade Duration Entry Qualification

1 2 3 4

1. Baker and 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10 +

Confectioner 2 system of education or its equivalent.

2. Textile Wet Processing Technician 2 year Passed 10th class examination

under 10+2 system of education with
Science and Mathematics or its equivalent.

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 3. Cabin/Room Attendant 06 months i) Passed 10th Class Examination under
10+2 System of Education.
ii) Working knowledge of English & Hindi.

4. Cane Willow and 1 Year Passed 8th class or its equivalent.

Bamboo Work

5. Computer Aided 6 months Passed Class 10th Exam under 10+2

Embroidery & Needle system of Education or its equivalent
Work

6. Computer Operator 1 year 12th class pass under 10+2 system or duly
and Programming recognized Diploma in Engineering from
Assistant any Polytechnic of 3 years duration after
10th class.

7. Corporate House 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under

Keeping 10+2 System of Education.

8. Craftsman Food 1 year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2

Production (General) system of education or its equivalent.

9. Craftsman Food 1 year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2

Production(Vegetarian) system of education or its equivalent.

10. Crèche Management 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under

10+2 System of Education

11. Cutting & Sewing 1 Year Passed 8th class or its equivalent.

12. Dairying 01 year Passed 10th Class Examination under

10+2 System of Education

13. Data Entry Operator 06 months Essential: (i) 10th Class Passed (ii) Typing
speed of 30 w.p.m. in English
Desirable: Typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in
Hindi/ Any Local language.

14. Dental Laboratory 02 years Passed 10th Class Examination under

Technician 10+2 System of Education.

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15. Desk Top Publishing 1 year a) Passed 12th under 10+2 system or its
Operator equivalent.
b) Typing speed of 30 wpm in English.
Desirable: typing speed of 30 wpm in
Regional Language.

16. Digital Photographer 01 year Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of
education or equivalent.

17. Domestic House 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under

Keeping 10+2 System of Education

18. Dress Making 1 year Passed Matriculation examination or its

equivalent or 10th class under 10 + 2
system.

19. Driver Cum Mechanic 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under
(Light Motor Vehicle) 10+2 System of Education.

20. Embroidery and 1 Year Passed 8th class or its equivalent.

Needle Work

21. Event Management 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under

Assistant 10+2 System of Education or its equivalent.
(with English as subject)

22. Fashion Technology 01 year Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of
education or equivalent.

23. Floriculture & 06 months Passed 12th Class Examination with

Landscaping Biology as major subject or Vocational
Training in Agro-Horticulture.

24. Front Office Assistant 06 months Passed 10+2 Class Examination under
10+2 System of Education or its equivalent.
(with English as subject)

25. Hair and Skin care 1 year Passed Matriculation examination or

equivalent.

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 26. Health Sanitary 01 year Passed 12th Class Examination under
Inspector 10+2 System of Education with science in
X class. Preference given to trainees with
Physics, Chemistry & Biology in 12th Class.

27. Horticulture 01 year Passed 12th Class Examination with

Biology as major subject or Vocational
Training in Agro-Horticulture.

28. Hospital House 01 year Passed 12th Class Examination under

Keeping 10+2 System of Education with Physics,
Chemistry & Biology.

29. Hospital Waste 6 months Passed 12th class Exam. Under 10+2
Management system of education with Physics,
Chemistry & Biology.

30. Institution House 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under

Keeping 10+2 System of Education.

31. Insurance Agent 06 months Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of
education or equivalent.

32. Leather Goods Maker 1 Year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2
system of education or two classes below
matriculation examination or its equivalent.

33. Library & Information 06 months Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of
Science education or equivalent.

34. Litho - Offset Machine 1 year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2
Minder system of education with science as one of
the subjects or its equivalent.

35. Manufacture of 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2

Footwear system of education or its equivalent.

36. Medical Transcription 06 months Passed 12th Class Examination under

10+2 system of education with
Biology/Physiology as major subject.
Knowledge of English Language is
essential.

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37. Network Technician 06 months Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of
education or equivalent.

38. Old Age Care 06 months Passed 8th Class under 10+2 system of
Education.

39. Photographer 1 year Passed 10th class examination with

Physics and Chemistry under 10+2 system
or its equivalent.

40. Plate 1 year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2

Maker-cum-Impositer system of education with science as one of
the subjects or its equivalent.

41. Pre/Preparatory 06 months Passed 10th Class Examination under

School Management 10+2 System of Education
(Assistant)

42 Preservation of fruits 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10 +

and vegetables 2 system of education with Science or its
equivalent.

43. Process Cameraman 1 year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2
system of Education with science as one of
the subjects or its equivalent.

44. Secretarial Practice 1 year 12th class Pass

45. Stenography (English) 1 year 12th class Pass

46. Stenography (Hindi) 1 year 12th class Pass

47. Steward 1 year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2

system of education or its equivalent.

48. Tourist Guide 06 months Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of
education or equivalent.

49. Weaving of Silk and 1 year Passed 8th class or its equivalent.
Woolen Fabrics

50. Weaving of Woolen 1 year Passed 8th class or its equivalent.

Fabrics

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 51 Travel & Tour Assistant 1 year 12th pass or its equivalent.

52 Catering & Hospitality 1 year 10th class Pass or its equivalent.

Assistant

53 Multimedia, Animation 1 year 10th class pass or its equivalent.

& Special Effect

54 Office Assistant and 1 year 12th class pass or its equivalent.

Computer Operator

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Status of 21 Multi skill courses under CTS being implemented through100
ITIs upgraded to CoE as on 1st September,2009.
Sl. Name of the Name of BBBT Modules
No. Sector (one year duration)
1. Production & 1. Basic Fitting & Measurement,
Manufacturing 2. Basic Sheet Metal Worker and
Welding ,
3. Basic Electrical & Electronics
and Computer skill,
4. Basic Turning & Grinding ,
5. Basic Milling and Gear Cutting
6. Basic NC Programming &
Operation
2. Electrical 1. Basic Engineering Skill
2. Basic Electrical Engineering
3. Basic Electronics;
4. Basic Electrical Wiring and
Winding;
5. Basic Power Generation,
Transmission & Distribution
6. Basic Computer Operating Skill
& its Application
3. Electronics 1. Basic Fitting & Soldering,
2. Basic Electrical & Electronics
3. Basic Analog Electronics
4. Basic Digital Electronics
5. Basic Measuring Instruments &
6. Basic Computers
Annexure-IV
Name of Advanced
Modules approved by NCVT
(6month duration)
1. CNC Machining ,
2. CAD/CAM,
3. PLC & Automation ,
4. Quality Engineering ,
5. Manufacturing of Jigs & Fixtures
6. Advanced Welding
7. Tool and Die Maker (Dies and
Moulds
1. Repair & Maintenance of
Domestic Appliances.
2. Repair and Maintenance of
Instruments used in Electrical
Engineering.
3. Operation & Maintenance of
Equipments used in HT, LT,
Substation & Cable Jointing.
4. Repair & Maintenance of
Electrical Machine & Power
Supply.
5. Non-Conventional Power
Generation, Battery and Inverter.
1. Radio , Audio , Video System and
Appliances ,
2. Inverters, UPS ,Voltage
stabilizers and Industrial Drives
3. Repair & Maintenance of
Electronic Test Equipment,
4. Communication System,
Embedded System and PLC
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 4. Automobile 1. Basic Fitting & Measurement , 1. Servicing & Overhauling of
2. Basic Sheet Metal & Welding , Automobiles (Petrol) 2.Servicing
3. Basic Electrical Electronics & Overhauling of Automobiles
4. Basic Microprocessor & (Diesel);
Computer Operation 3. Auto Electrical Electronics & Air-
5. Basics of Petrol & Diesel Engine conditioning in Automobiles;
& 4. Overhauling of Fuel Injection
6. Basics of Transmission, System & Steering Mechanism;
Suspension, Steering System & 5. Denting/Painting & Welding;
Brakes 6. Repair & Maintenance of Wheel;
Re-trading of Tyres & Wheel
Balancing
5. IT Sector 1. Basic Electrical & Electronics, 1. Multimedia & Animation
2. Basic Assembling and 2. Repair & Maintenance of
Maintenance of PC's Hardware of Computer &
3. Basic Computer Networking Peripheral
4. Basic Office Automation 3. Computer Networking
5. Basic Internet and Multimedia 4. Digital Videography
6. Basic Database Processing 5. E- Accountancy & Office
Management,
6. Multi Media & Creative Designing
7. Information System Management
6. Hospitality 1. Basic Food Production, 1. Food Production,
Sector 2. Basic Food & Beverages Service 2. Front Office,
(Steward) , 3. Food & Beverage Service House
3. Basic Front Office Service Keeping
Operation
4. Basic accommodation
operation/House Keeping
5. Basic Computer Application,
Basic Hotel Maintenance
7. Plastic 1. Basic Fitting and Measurement , 1. Injection Moulding Process
processing 2. Basic Electrical & Electronics 2. Blow Moulding Process,
and Computer Skills , 3. Extrusion Process, &
3. Injection Moulding Compression Moulding
4. Compression Moulding , 4. Ancillary Process
5. Extrusion Moulding
6. Blow Moulding

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8. Refrigeration 1. Basic Workshop practices
& Air 2. Electrical, Electronic & Electro-
Conditioning Mechanical
3. Basic Refrigeration I,
4. Basic Refrigeration II
5. Basic Refrigeration III,
6. Basic Refrigeration- IV
9. Instrumen- 1. Basic Engineering Skill-1 ,
tation 2. Basic Engineering Skill-II,
3. Basic Electricity & Electrical
Instrumentation,
4. Basic Electronics & Electronics
instrumentation
5. Basic Measurement & Measuring
Instruments
6. Basic Computer Skill
10. Leather 1. Introduction to Leather &
Goods & Production Knowledge ,
Footwear 2. Footwear Technology
3. Footwear Designing,
4. Leather Goods Designing &
Manufacturing ,
5. Leather Garments
Manufacturing, Basic Computer
Skills & CAD.
11. Chemical 1. Fundamentals of Electronics and
Computer,
2. Basic Fitting and Measurements
3. Basic Mechanical Processes
4. Fundamental of General
Chemistry and Physics
5. Basic Instrumentation
6. Basic Unit Operations &
Processes
1. Domestic , Commercial
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
2. Central Air Conditioning Plant,
Industrial Cooling & Package .
3. Cold Storage, Ice Plant & Ice-
Candy Plant
1. Industrial Electronics &
Instrumentation,
2. Analytical Instrumentation,
3. Process Control Instrumentation,
4. Medical Instrumentation,
5. Optical Instrumentation,
6. Electronic Test & Measuring
Instruments
1. General Shoes Making,
2. Sports Shoes Making & Sports
Goods Making,
3. Leather Garments Making &
Travel Goods/ Upholstery/
Domestic Item Making
1. Attendant Operator ,
2. Maintenance Mechanic ,
3. Instrument Mechanic
4. Lab Assistant
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 12. Apparel 1. Garment Technology 1. Computer Aided Pattern Making,
2. Garment Sewing (Basic Sewing), 2. Fashion Designing
3. Garment Sewing (Advanced 3. Shirts & Trousers
Sewing)
4. Pattern Making
5. Computerized Pattern Making,
6. Quality Control, Finishing &
Packing
13. Fabrication 1. Basic Fitting & Measurement 1. TIG / MIG WELDING ,
2. Basic Sheet Metal Work and 2. Structural / Pressure Parts
Fastening Fitting
3. Basic Machine Shop Practice 3. Structural Welding,
(turning , milling & grinding) . 4. Pressure Vessel & Pipe Welding,
4. Basic Welding , 5. Welding inspection & testing
5. Metals and Surface Finishing
Techniques ,
6. Basic Electrical Electronics &
Computer Skills
14. Construction 1. Basic Architecture, 1. Concrete Technology
& Wood 2. Basic Building Construction, 2. Modern Construction Techniques
Working 3. Basic Carpentry, & Managemen
4. Basic Plumbing, 3. Wood Work in Construction
5. Basic Electrical and 4. Form work & Bar Bending
6. Basic Quality Surveying
15. Food 1. Food Preservation , 1. Food and Vegetables Processing
Processing 2. Bakery & Confectionary 2. Cereal, Pulses and Oilseed
3. Milk & Dairy Product Processing
4. Agro Processing 3. Food Beverage
5. Food Beverages 4. Milk and Milk Products
6. Processed Food 5. Meat, Fish & Poultry Processing

16. Agriculture 1. Basic Workshop Skill 1. Repair and Maintenance of

Machinery 2. Electrical Wiring and Electronics Harvesting Machines
3. Tractor and Power Tillers 2. Repair , Maintenance &
4. Irrigation Machinery overhauling of Tractors
5. Crop production Machinery 3. Repair, Maintenance of post
6. Post Harvest Technology Harvesting Machines/ Processing
Machines
4. Operation repair and
Maintenance of Crop production
machinery.

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17. Process Plant 1. Basic Fitting 1. Operator Chemical Plant
Maintenance 2. Basic Turning & Machining 2. Operation & Maintenance of
3. Basic Refrigeration & Air Boiler & Steam Turbine
Conditioning 3. Mechanical Maintenance of
4. Basic Instrumentation Processes Plant
5. Basic Electrician, Electronic & 4. Processes Plant Mechanical
Computer Maintenance
6. Basic Laboratory Technique 5. Repairing of Equipment
6. Processes Plant Refrigeration &
Air Conditioning Maintenance
7. Electrical Maintenance of
Process Plant
8. Electronic and Instrument
Maintenance of Process Plant
9. Fabrication and Designing of
Steel Structure
18. Bamboo 1. Basic Electrical & Basic
Technology Computer, Auto Cad
2. Basic course on Bamboo
processing
3. Basic course of Bamboo
Processing Machine
4. Basic course on secondary
processing of Bamboo.
5. Basic course of construction &
Furniture Making.
6. Basic course on design
interpretation & Bamboo
Handicrafts products .

19. Tourism 1. Tourism Concept & Impact. 1. Eco- Tourism

2. Tourism Product of India 2. Tour & Travel Management
3. Geography for tourism 3. Hospitality Management
4. Indian Society ,Culture & History.
5. Computer Application & Tourism
Industry
6. English.

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20. Industrial 1. Workshop Practice
Automation 2. Computer Application in
Industrial Automation
3. Electronics for Automation
4. Electrical for Automation
5. Process Instrumentation
6. Pneumatics & Hydraulics
21. Textile 1. Basic Workshop Practices Fitting
Processing & and Measurements ,
Technology 2. Basic Electrical , Electronics and
Sector
Computer Operations,
3. Basics of Spinning ,
4. Basics of Weaving ,
5. Basics of Bleaching & Finishing
6. Chemistry of Dyeing
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1. Industrial Mechanical
Maintenance
2. Industrial Electrical Maintenance
3. Industrial Electronics & Control
1. Advanced Spinning & Weaving
Technology
2. Advanced Bleaching Finishing
and Dying Technology
3. Repair & Maintenance of
Textile Machinery & Equipment
4. Advanced Textile Technology
5. Technology of Sizing, Bleaching
and Finishing
6. Technology of Dyeing
7. Technology of Printing
8. Computer Aided Textile, Design &
Colour
9. Testing of Chemicals and Textiles
28 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME
BACKGROUND
28.1 Development of human resource is
crucial for the industrial development of any
nation. Up-gradation of skills is an important
component of HRD. Training imparted in
Institutions alone is not sufficient for acquisition
of skills and needs to be supplemented by
training in the actual work place.
28.2 Objective
Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the
following objectives: -
?To regulate the programme of training
of apprentices in the industry so as to
conform to the prescribed syllabi, period of
training etc. as laid down by the Central
Apprenticeship Council; and
?To utilize fully the facilities available in
industry for imparting practical training with a
view to meet the requirements of skilled
manpower for industry.
28.3 Implementation of the Act
?DGE&T is responsible for implementation of
the Act in respect of Trade Apprentices in the
Central Government Undertakings and
Departments. It is done through six
Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship
Training located at Kolkata, Mumbai,
Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur and
Faridabad.
?State Apprenticeship Advisers are
responsible for implementation of the Act in
respect of Trade Apprentices in State
Government Undertakings/ Departments
and Private Establishments.
?Department of Secondary and Higher
Education in the Ministry of HRD is
responsible for implementation of the Act
in respect of Graduate, Technician &
Technician (Vocational) Apprentices. This is
done through four Boards of Apprenticeship
Training located at Kanpur, Kolkata, Mumbai
& Chennai.
28.4 Central Apprenticeship Council
?It is an apex statutory tripartite body to
advise the Government on laying down of
policies and prescribing norms & standards
in respect of Apprenticeship Training
Scheme.
?It is tripartite by constitution with members
from Govt. both Central and State/ UTs,
Employers & Trade Unions.
28.5 Categories of Apprentices
I. There are four categories:
II. Trade Apprentices
III. Graduate Apprentices
IV. Technician Apprentices
V. Technician(Vocational) Apprentices
28.6 COVERAGE
?It is obligatory on the part of employers
both in Public and Private Sector
establishments having requisites training
infrastructure as laid down in the Act, to
engage apprentices.
?254 groups of industries are covered under
the Act.
?24,815 establishments engage apprentices.
28.7 STIPEND
?Trade apprentices are paid stipend at
following rates: Rs.1090 p.m. for 1st year,
nd
Rs.1240 p.m. for 2 year, Rs.1440 p.m. for
rd th
3 year and Rs.1620 p.m for 4 year. (with
effect from 21st March 2007)
?The expenditure on stipend for trade
apprentices is borne by the employers.
?The rates of stipend for Graduate,
Technician & Technician (Vocational)
apprentices are Rs.2600 p.m, Rs.1850 p.m.
and Rs.1440 p.m., respectively. (with effect
th
from 8 January 2008)
?Expenditure on Stipend for the categories of
Graduate, Technician & Technician
(Vocational) apprentices is shared equally
between the employer and the Central
Government.
?Rates of stipend are revised every two years
based on Consumer Price Index.
28.8 TRAINING OF TRADE APPRENTICES
?188 trades in 35 trade groups have been
designated. List of trades is given in
Annexure-I.
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?Qualifications vary from Class VIII pass to XII
class pass (10+2) system.
?Minimum age is 14 years.
?Period of training varies from 6 months to 4
years.
?Training comprises Basic Training, Practical
Training and Related Instructions as
per prescribed syllabus for each trade.
?Basic Training & Related Instructions are
conducted in Basic Training Centres
(BTCs) or Related Instruction Centres
(RICs) set up within the establishments or
in a BTC or RIC set up by the Government.
?Seats for trade apprentices are located by
the Apprenticeship Adviser on the basis of
prescribed ratio of Apprentices to Workers
and availability of training facilities.
?Every apprentice and employer has to enter
into a contract of apprenticeship training,
which is registered by the Apprenticeship
Advisers.
?Employers and apprentices have to fulfill
their obligations under the Act.
28.9 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF
TRADE APPRENTICES
?All India Trade Tests (AITT) for trade
apprentices are conducted by National
Council of Vocational Training (NCVT)
twice a year ( October/ November and
April/May).
?National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) is
awarded to those who pass the AITT.
?NAC is recognized for employment under
Govt./Semi-Government departments/
organizations.
28.10 SKILL COMPETITION OF TRADE
APPRENTICES
?With a view to fostering healthy
competition among apprentices as well as
establishments, skill competition is
organized at local, regional & All India levels.
?Skill competition is held for 15 trades
namely; Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder
(Gas & Electric), Electrician, Mechanic
(Motor Vehicle), Tool & Die Maker (Die
&Moulds), Tool and Die Maker(Press Tool,
Jigs & Fixture), Instrument Mechanic,
Draughtsman (Mechanical), Mechanic
Machine Tool Maintenance, Wireman,
Mechanic (Diesel), Refrigeration & Air-
Conditioning Mechanic and Electronics
Mechanic.
28.11 TRAINING OF GRADUATE,
TECHNICIAN & TECHNICIAN (VOCATIONAL)
APPRENTICES
?122 subject fields have been designated for
the category of Graduate & Technician
apprentices. List is given at Annexure-II.
?122 subject fields have been designated for
the category of Technician (Vocational)
apprentices. List is given at Annexure-III.
?Period of post qualification training for these
categories is one year.
?Seats are located based on managerial/
supervisory posts and training facilities.
?Training programme is prepared in joint
consultation between Apprenticeship
Adviser & Establishment concerned.
?Certificates are awarded on completion of
training by the Department of Education,
Ministry of Human Resource Development.
28.12 Training statistics of Trade
Apprentices
?As on 30.06.2009, 1,95,703 training seats
for the trade apprentices in 188 trades have
been utilized against 2,78,123 seats
identified in 24,815 establishments covered
under the Act. The seat utilization for various
categories was: 24079 for Scheduled
Castes, 8983 for Scheduled Tribes, 10461
for Minorities, 1060 for Physically
Handicapped and 7374 for Women. The
Details are given in Annexure-IV, IVA, IVB.
?Entry qualification for the apprenticeship
training varies from class VIII pass to XII
pass (10+2) system. Period of training varies
from 6 months to 4 years depending upon
the trade
?National Council of Vocational Training
(NCVT) conducts All India Trade Tests
(AITTs) for trade apprentices twice in a year.
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) is
awarded to those who pass the AITT. NAC is
recognized for employment under
Government / Semi-Government
departments / organizations.
28.13 Training statistics of Graduate,
Technician & Technician (Vocational)
Apprentices
?122 subject fields have been designated for
the category of Graduate & Technician
apprentices. 122 subjects fields have also
been designated for the category of
Technician (Vocational) apprentices.
?As on 31.03.2009 in total 57,991 training
seats for the apprenticeship training have
been utilized against 96,759 seats located
for these categories. Out of the 57,991 seats
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 utilized, the utilization for various categories
was: 5,313 for Scheduled Castes, 643 for
Scheduled Tribes, 3,521 for Minorities, 172
for physically handicapped and 13,775 for
Women. Detail is given at Annexure-V.
28.14 Major Activities Undertaken During
2009-10
nd
?32 meeting of Central Apprenticeship
th
Council was convened on 13 February,
2009.
?Gazette Notification has been issued for
revising the entry qualification from 10th
th
Passed to 8 passed for the trade of
Designer and Master Cutter vide GSR No.
th
53, dated 20 April, 2009.
?Gazette Notification has been issued for
providing a rebate of 1 year to certificate
holders in 'Cutting and Sewing' in the trades
of Designer and Master Cutter, Tailor (Men),
Tailor (Women), Tailor (General) and Dress
Maker.
?8 new subject fields have been designated
for the category of Graduate & Technician
Apprentices.
?20 new subject fields have been designated
for the category of Technician (Vocational)
apprentices.
?Regional and State Apprenticeship Advisers
have been delegated the power to consider
the special request of establishments which
are desirous of engaging more number of
apprentices in a particular designated trade
than the prescribed ratio keeping in view
training and production facilities available
with the establishments.
?Remuneration to be paid to Chairman,
Superintendent, Invigilators for Evaluation of
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answer books for the written papers &
practical test for conducting All India Trade
Test for Apprentices has been enhanced.
?The existing rates charged for issuing a
duplicate National Apprenticeship Certificate
have been increased from Rs.20/- to
Rs.100/-.
?Rebates in the period of apprenticeship
training have been provided in the certain
trades of State Council for Vocational
Training, Government of Maharashtra.
28.15 Future Plans:
?The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) is
being reconstituted.
?Regional Apprenticeship Advisory
Committees (RAACs) are being constituted
at the regional levels in the six RDATs and
their meetings have been initiated for the
effective implementation of the
Apprenticeship Training Scheme at all
levels.
?The following amendments in the
Apprentices Act,1961 have been proposed:
?Change in the definition of “Worker” under
the Apprentices Act, 1961.
?Implementing of apprenticeship training
scheme in those organizations which are
operating same business/ trade from
different locations situated in more than one
state, will rest with the Central Government.
?A fine equal to the amount of stipend payable
for unutilized seats per month will be
imposed on the employer till the seat is filled
up.
?Sharing the amount of stipend equally with
the establishments by the central
Government.
?34 new trades to be designated under the
Apprenticeship Training Scheme.
?Enhancement of 10-20% of existing seats
located/utilized for trade apprentices.
The implementing authorities have been
informed to select and introduce trades in
consultation with the establishments in night
shifts in manufacturing industries with all night
amenities.
Rebates in the period of apprenticeship training
have been provided in the certain trades of State
Council for Vocational Training, Government of
National Capital Territory of Delhi vide GSR
th
594(E) dated 14 August 2008. Instructions
have been issued to all State Apprenticeship
Advisers and Regional Directors to permit the
workers to appear as private candidates in All
India Trade Test for Apprentices.
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 Annexure-I

List of designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961

Trades having entry qualification Class VIIIth Pass

Period of
Name of the Trade
Training
1 Lineman 2 Wireman
3 Furniture & Cabinet Maker 4 Plumber
5 Mechanic (Marine Diesel) 6 Tractor Mechanic
3 years
7 Pattern Maker 8 Painter General
9 Driver-cum-Fitter 10 Foundryman
11 Sheet Metal Worker 12 Carpenter
13 Welder (Gas & Electric) 14. Mason (Building Constructor)
15 Auto Mechanic (Two Wheeler/ 16 Sports Good Maker (Wood)
Three Wheeler)
17 Book Binder 18 Tailor (General)
19 Leather Goods Maker 20 Footwear Maker 2 years
21 Finished Leather Maker 22 Upholsterer
23 Rigger 24 Gas Cutter
25 Ceramic Moulder 26 Ceramic Caster
27 Ceramic Kiln Operator 28 Ceramic Press Operator
29 Ceramic Decorator 30 Moulder (Refractory)
31 Painter Marine
32 Tailor (Men) 33 Tailor(Women) 1 ½ years
34 Jewellery and Precious Metal 35 Glass Former and Processor
Worker 1 year
36. Gardener
37 Weaver 38 Doffer-cum-Piecer
39 Tenter (Drawing Speed/ Fly Frames) 40 Winder (Textile)
6 months
41 Printing Textile 42 Barber/Hair Cutter/ Dresser
43 Tyre Repairer 44 Pruner Tea Gardens

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 th
Trades having entry qualification Class X Pass

45 Electrician Aircraft 46 Tool & Die Maker (Die &

Mould)
47 Tool & Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs 48 Mechanic (Earth Moving
& Fixture) Machinery)
49 Mechanic (Instrument Aircraft) 50 Power Electrician 4 years
51 Plastic Mould Maker 52 Mechanic Radio and Radar
Aircraft
53 Operator Cum Mechanic (Power 54 Mechanic Machine Tool
Plant) Maintenance
55 Fitter 56 Turner
57 Machinist 58 Machinist (Grinder)
59 Offset Machine Minder 60 Forger & Heat Treater
61 Optical Worker 62 Electrician
63 Information Technology & Electronic 64 Mechanic Maintenance (Textile
System Maintenance Machinery)
65 Shipwright (Steel) 66 Mechanic (Dairy Maintenance)
67 Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical 68 Material Handling Equipment-
Plant) Cum-Operator
69 Instrument Mechanic 70 Mechanic Watch and Clock
71 Mechanic Diesel 72 Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
73 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 74 Construction Machinery 3 years
Mechanic Mechanic-Cum-Operator
75 Draughtsman (Civil) 76 Draughtsman (Mechanical)

77 Surveyor 78 Fitter Structural

79 Boiler Attendant 80 Mechanic Mining Machinery
81 Switch Board Attendant 82 Line Operator
83 Mono Keyboard Operator 84 Process Cameraman
85 Retoucher Lithographic 86 Engraver
87 Sirdar (Colliery) 88 Mate (Mines)

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 th
Trades having entry qualification Class X Pass

89 *Attendant Operator (Chemical 90 *Instrument Mechanic

Plant) (Chemical Plant)
91 *Laboratory Assistant (Chemical 92 Mechanic (Agriculture
Plant) Machinery)
93 Maintenance Mechanic for Leather 94 Insulator Maker/ Machine
Machinery Operator (Ceramic)
95 Pipe Fitter 96 Shipwright (Wood) 3 years
97 Electronics Mechanic 98 Brick Layer (Refractory)
99 Apprentices Food Production 100 Steam Turbine Cum Auxiliary
(General Plant Operator
101 Winder (Armature) 102 Cable Jointer
103 Electrician (Mines) 104 Electroplater
105 Mechanic-cum-Operator 106 Mechanic Television (Video)
Electronics Communication
System
107 Attendant Operator (Dairy)
108 Shirts and Trousers Maker 109 Motor Vehicle Body Builder
110 Auto Electrician 111 Mono Castor Operator
112 Plate Maker (Lithographic) 113 Short firer/Blaster (Mines)
114 Steward 115 Baker and Confectionery 2 years
116 Hotel Clerk/Receptionist/ Front 117 Apprentice Food Production
Office Assistant (Vegetarian)
118 Fiber Reinforced Plastic Processor 119 Plastic Process Operator
120 Designer and Master Cutter 121 Dress Maker
122 Embroidery and Needle Worker 123 Horticulture Assistant
124 Stockman (Dairy) 125 Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
126 Sports Goods Maker (Leather) 127 Photographer
128 Beautician 129 Steel Melting Hand

* Persons possessing B.Sc. qualification can undergo Apprenticeship Training

with duration of 1½ year in these trades.

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 th
Trades having entry qualification Class X Pass

130 Crane Operator (Overhead Steel 131 Furnace Operator (Steel

Industry) Industry)
132 Hair Dresser 133 Health and Slimming Assistant
134 Hair and Skin Carer 135 Enamel Glazer
136 Fruit And Vegetable Processor 137 Operator (Steel Plant)
138 Mechanic Automobile (Advance 139 Mechanic Automobile
Petrol Engine) (Advance Diesel Engine)
140 Mechanic Auto Electronics 141 Mechanic (Denting, Painting
and Welding)
142 TIG/MIG Welder 143 Structural Welder
144 Welder (Pipe and Pressure 145 Chemical Laboratory Assistant
Vessels)
146 Advance Mechanic (Instruments) 147 CAD-CAM Operator -cum-
Programmer
148 Advance Welder 149 Jigs and Fixtures Maker
150 Quality Assurance Assistant 151 CNC Programmer cum 2 years
Operator
152 Operator PLC System 153 Mechanic (Electrical Domestic
Appliances)
154 Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and 155 Mechanic (Electrical Power
Cable Jointing) Drives)
156 Mechanic (Embedded Systems 157 Mechanic Power Electronics
and PLC) (Inverters, UPS & Maintenance
of Drives)
158 Mechanic (DTH and other 159 Mechanic (Domestic,
Communication System) Commercial Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Machines)
160 Mechanic (Central Air conditioning 161 Mechanic (Cold storage, Ice
Plant, Industrial cooling and plant and Ice candy plant)
Package Air conditioning)
162 Computer Aided Pattern Maker 163 Fashion Designing Assistant
164 House Keeper -cum 165 Knitter (Hosiery)
Accommodation 1 ½ years
Assistant
166 Mechanic Sewing Machine 167 Senior Sales Person (Retail) 1 year

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 th
Trades having entry qualification Class X Pass

168 Battery Repairer 169 Lacquering and Powder

Coating Operator 1 year
170 Wood Handicrafts Worker

171 Creel Boy-Cum-Warper 172 Screen Printing

173 Beautician Assistant 174 Cable Television Operator 6 months
175 ** Call Centre Assistant 176 Sales Person (Retail)

th
Trades having entry qualification XII Pass

177 Operator Advanced Machine Tool 178 Mechanic Advanced Machine

Maintenance Tool Maintenance 3 years
179 Mechanic Industrial Electronics

180 Data Preparation and Computer 181 Desk Top Publishing Operator
Software 2 years
182 Operator Cum Mechanic Pollution 183 Mechanic Medical Equipment
Control Equipment for Hospitals and Occupational
Health Centre
184. Medical Laboratory Technician 185 Medical Laboratory Technician
(Pathology) (Radiology) 6 months
186. Medical Laboratory Technician (Cardiology and Physiology)

Trades having entry qualification B.Sc. Pass

187. 1 ½ years
Advanced Attendant Operator (Process)

Trades having entry qualification National Trade Certificate in

“Computer Operator And Programming Assistant” issued by National
Council for Vocational Training

188. Programming And Systems Administration Assistant 1 year

** Persons possessing National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT in the trades of Electronics
Mechanic, Electrician, Mechanic cum Operator Electronics Communication system, Computer
Operator and Programming Assistant, Information Technology and Electronics System
Maintenance, Radio and Television, Instrument Mechanic can undergo Apprenticeship Training.

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 Annexure-II

Subject fields in Engineering and Technology designated for Graduate / Technician

Apprentices
1. Civil Engineering 2. Public Health Engineering
3. Structural Engineering 4. Highway Engineering
5. Construction Technology 6. Mechanical Engineering
7. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 8. Machine Tool Technology
9. Production Engineering 10. Automobile Engineering
11. Electrical Engineering 12. Electronics and Telecommunication
Engineering
13. Computer Engineering 14. Television Engineering
15. Industrial Electronics 16. Radio & Electronics Engineering
17. Nuclear Engineering 18. Avionics
19. Metallurgy 20. Textile Engineering
21. Agricultural Engineering 22. Chemical Engineering
23. Sugar Technology 24. Marine Engineering
25. Nautical Engineering 26. Aeronautical Engineering
27. Mining 28. Plastic Technology
29. Textile Chemistry 30. Naval Architecture
31. Architecture 32. Regional & Town Planning
33. Te xtile Technology 34. Glass Technology
35. Ceramic Technology 36. Silicate Technology
37. Pharmaceutical Science 38. Oil & Soap Technology
39. Pigment & paint Technology 40. Dye Stuff Technology
41. Printing Technology 42. Leather Techn ology
43. Leather Goods and 44. Rubber Technology
Footwear Manufacture
45. Food Technology 46. Bio-Chemical Engineering
47. Instrumentation-Technology 48. Petroleum Engineering
49. Petroleum Technology 50. Applied Geology
51. Applied Geophysics 52. Jute Technology
53. Paper Technology 54. Catering Technology
55. Plastic Engineering 56. Foundry Technology
57. Sound Engineering 58. Ground Water Engineering

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 59. Drilling Engineering 60. Cinematography
61. Fisheries and Navigation 62. Medical Laboratory Technology
63. Industrial Engineering 64. Knitting Technology
65. Secretarial Commercial Practice 66. Interior Decoration
67. Library Science 68. Costumes Design & Dress making/
Garment Technology
69. Fine Art Sculpture Commercial etc 70. Computer Science/ Computer Applications
71. Polymer Technology 72. Dairy Engineering Technology
73. Mining Machine Engineering 74. Mineral Engineering
75. Fabrication Technology 76. Transportation Engineering
77. Wood/Timber Technology 78. Safety Engineering
79. Handloom Technology 80. Plant Engineering Technology
81. Ship Building Technology 82. Man-made Fibre Technology
83. Tool Engineering Technology 84. Bio-Medical Engineering
85. Energy Engineering 86. Production Engineering and Industrial
Management
87. Architectural Assistantship 88. Electrical and Electronics Engg.
89. Environment Pollution and 90. Footwear Technology
Control Engineering
91. Computer Aided Design Computer 92. Bio-gas Technology
Aided Manufacturing/ ROBOTICS
Application
93. Petro-Chemical Engineering / 94. Water Management
Technology
95. Water Resource Engineering 96. Machine Tools and Maintenance
97. Industrial Electronics and 98. Air Craft Maintenance Engineering
Instrumentation
99. Mechatronics 100. Cement Technology
101. Information Technology 102. Materials Management
103. Packaging Technology 104. Beauty Culture and Cosmetology
105. Textile Designing 106. Bio-Technology
107. Electronics & Bio-Medical 108. Electronics & Communication Engineering
Engineering
109. Bio-Medical Instrumentation 110. Fashion Technology
Engineering

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111. Garment and Fashion Technology 112. Modern Office Practice Management
113. Herbal technology 114. Travel and Tourism Management
116. Electronics and Instrumentation
115. Medical Electronics
Engineering
117. Instrumentation and Control 118. Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering
119. Geo Informatics 120. Electronics Engineering
121. Food Process Engineering 122. Computer Science and Engineering

Annexure-III
Subject fields designated for Technician (Vocational) Apprentices

1. Accountancy & Auditing 2. Banking

3. Marketing and Salesmanship 4. Office Secretaryship/ Stenography
5. Food Preservation 6. Poultry Farming
7. Fisheries/Fish Processing 8. Dairying
9. Medical Laboratory/Technology Assistants 10. Health Worker
11. Nursing 12. Child Care & Nutrition
13. Crop Cultivation/Production 14. Sericulture
15. Agriculture 16. Floriculture
17. Plant Protection 18. Textile Designing
19. Civil Construction/Maintenance 20. Mechanical Servicing
21. Agricultural Chemicals 22. Inland Fisheries
23. Plantation Crops & Management 24. Seed Production Technology
25. Swine Production 26. Vegetable Seed Production
27. Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Industry 28. Sheep and Goat Husbandry
29. Repair & Maintenance of Power 30. Veterinary Pharmacist-cum-
Driven Farm Machinery Artificial Insemination Asstt.
31. Agro Based Food Industries (Animal 32. Agro Based Food Industries
based) (Crop based)
33. Agro Based Industries (Feed based) 34. Post Harvest Technology
35. Fish Seed Production 36. Fishing Technology
37. Cooperation 38. Export-Import Practices and
Documentation
39. Insurance 40. Purchasing & Store Keeping

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 41. Taxation Practices/Taxation Laws/ 42. Audio Visual Technician
Tax Assistant
43. Maintenance Repair of Electrical 44. Health Sanitary Inspector
Domestic Appliances
45. Hospital Documentation 46. Hospital House Keeping
47. Opthalmic Technician 48. Physiotherapy & Occupational
Therapy
49. X-Ray Technician 50. Multi Rehabilitation Worker
51. Catering & Restaurant Management 52. Institutional House Keeping
53. Pre School & Crèche Management 54. Commercial Garment
Designing and Making
55. Interior Design 56. Library and Information Science
57. Tourism and Travel Techniques 58. Instrumental Music (Percussion
Table)
59. Classical Dance (Kathak) 60. Indian Music (Hindustani Vocal
Music)
61. Horticulture 62. Soil Conservation
63. Industrial Management 64. Receptionist
65. Basic Financial Services 66. Office Management
67. Building and Road Construction 68. Building Maintenance
69. Ceramic Technology 70. Computer Technology
71. Rural Engineering Technology 72. Material Management Technology
73. Rubber Tec hnology 74. Structure and Fabrication Technology
75. Sugar Technology 76. Tanneries
77. Clothing for the family 78. Health Care and Beauty
Culture
79. Bleaching, Dying and Fabric Painting 80. Knitting Technology
81. Bio Medical Equipment & Technician 82. Dental Hygienist
83. Dental Technician 84. Multi Purpose Health Worker
85. Pharmacist 86. ECG and Audiometric Technician
87. Nutrition and Dietetics 88. Auxiliary Nurse and Mid Wives
89. Primary Health Worker 90. Photography
91. Commercial Art 92. Physical Education
93. Bhartnattayam 94. Cotton Classifier

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95. Printing Technology 96. Surveying
97. Printing & Book Binding 98. Automobile Mechanic
99. Automobile Engineering Technology 100. Information Technology
101. Radio and Television Engineering 102 Electronics Technology
103. Computer Graphics Animation 104. Electronics Engineering Technician
105. Radio & TV Maintenance & Repairs 106. Domestic Electronic and Project
Equipment
107. General Machinist 108. Electrical Motor Winding
109. Maintenance & Servicing of Textile 110. Dress Designing and Making
Machinery
111. Accountancy and Taxation 112. Construction Techn ology, Water
Supply & Sanitary Engg.
113. Office Assistantship 114. Automobile Engineering Technician
115. Food Preservation and Processing 116. Mushroom Culture
117. Preservation & Processing of Fruits & 118. Air Conditioners & Refrigerator
Vegetables Mechanics
119. Computer Assembly & Maintenance 120. Mining Geology
121. Consumer & Industrial Electronics 122. Business Math Statistics
Mechanics

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 Annexure-IV
Training Statistics of Trade Apprentices
Position as on 30.6.2009
Sl. No. Central State/Private Total
Sector Sector
1. No. of Seats located 36334 241789 278123
2. No. of Seats utilised 31905 163798 195703
3. % utilisation of seats 88% 68% 70%
4. Minorities/Weaker Section
a) Scheduled Caste(SC) 5620 18459 24079
18% 11% 12%
b) Scheduled Tribes(ST) 1426 7557 8983
4% 5% 5%
c) Minorities 1457 9004 10461
5% 5% 5%
d) Physically Handicapped 352 708 1060
1% 0.35% 1%
e) Women 1378 5996 7374
5% 4% 4%

Annexure-IV A
Details of Region-wise Seats Utilisation in respect of Trade Apprentices in Central Sector
Position as on 30.6.2009
Region Seats Seats % No. of Seats utilised out of Column 3
located utilised Utilisation S/C S/T Minorities PH Women
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RDAT, Kolkata 6858 5843 85% 582 305 29 10 52
RDAT, Chennai 7977 6634 83% 1860 178 990 142 790
RDAT, 2839 2350 83% 449 62 16 12 19
Faridabad
RDAT, 7907 7526 95% 981 189 90 70 77
Hyderabad
RDAT, Kanpur 6539 5856 90% 1038 369 183 72 190
RDAT, Mumbai 4214 3696 88% 710 323 149 46 250
Total 36334 31905 88% 5620 1426 1457 352 1378

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 Annexure - IV B
Details of Seats Utilisation in respect of Trade Apprentices in State Sector
Position as on 30.6.2009
State/UT Seats Seats % No. of Seats utilised out of Column 3
located utilised Utilisation S/C S/T Minorities PH Women
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Andhra Pradesh 17537 13884 79% 2027 744 1121 152 144
Arunachal Pradesh 18 1 6% --- --- --- --- ---
Assam 22 19 86% 2 3 2 --- ---
Bihar 672 363 54% 40 7 41 5 5
Chhattisgarh 1203 563 47% 50 65 1 --- 7
Goa 1347 676 50% 1 3 14 4 3
Gujarat 33640 26784 80% 3005 3014 663 20 708
Haryana 8046 5804 72% 956 1 44 7 94
Himachal Pradesh 1853 1240 67% 125 46 10 21 16
J&K 1052 732 70% 47 11 651 9 14
Jharkhand 2504 2384 95% 338 310 149 12 114
Karnataka 26090 20669 79% 1688 562 1339 193 1447
Kerala 8760 7825 89% 792 57 1780 11 1045
Madhya Pradesh 4150 2465 59% 392 165 290 3 19
Maharashtra 55819 35296 63% 3827 1312 1599 14 911
Manipur 80 15 19% 1 1 1 --- 2
Meghalaya --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Mizoram --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Nagaland 35 31 89% --- 24 --- --- ---
Orissa 4064 3350 82% 501 769 98 101 316
Punjab 5604 2903 52% 421 2 43 21 31
Rajasthan 7446 3319 45% 312 160 162 5 19
Tamil Nadu 33542 15339 46% 1433 56 643 39 129
Tripura --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Uttar Pradesh 19432 14595 75% 2032 103 191 69 691
Uttrankhand 2153 815 38% 52 16 7 4 ---
West Bengal 3450 3027 88% 207 35 85 15 153
A & N Islands 76 11 14% --- --- --- --- ---
Chandigarh 291 102 35% 13 --- 24 --- ---
D & N Haveli 88 85 97% 4 58 1 --- ---
Daman & Diu 140 140 100% 6 30 3 --- ---
Delhi 1362 216 16% 77 3 8 --- 2
Puducherry 1313 1145 87% 110 --- 34 3 126
Total 241789 163798 68% 18459 7557 9004 708 5996

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 Annexure-V
Training Statistics of Graduate, Technician and Technician(Vocational)
Apprentices
Position as on 31.3.2009
Sl. No. Graduate Technician Technician Total
(Vocational )
1. No. of Seats located 30737 40892 25130 96759
2. No. of Seats utilised 24414 22591 10986 57991
3. % utilisation of seats 79% 55% 44% 60%
4. Minorities/Weaker Section
a) Scheduled Caste (SC) 1572 2630 1111 5313
6% 12% 10% 9%
b) Scheduled Tribes (ST) 242 267 134 643
1% 1% 1% 1%
c) Minorities 1481 1426 614 3521
6% 6% 6% 6%
d) Physically Handicapped 55 96 21 172
0.23% 0.42% 0.19% 0.30%
e) Women 6140 3151 4484 13775
25% 14% 41% 24%

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 ADVANCED TRAINING FOR WOMEN,
INSTRUCTORS, INDUSTRIAL MANPOWER,

29 FOREMEN, SUPERVISORS AND

DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PACKAGES
THROUGH CENTRAL INSTITUTES

29.1 As per entry No. 5 of Part V of
Miscellaneous Business, the schemes for
training of instructors, craftsmen, technicians,
and foreman at supervisory level, both in India
and abroad, have been allotted to Ministry of
Labour and Employment under the
miscellaneous subject.
29.2 DGE&T offer a range of training courses
catering to the needs of different segment of the
society. The courses are available for the school
drop outs; ITI passed out persons, ITI
instructors, Industrial Workers, Technicians,
Junior and middle level Executives,
Supervisors/ Foremen, Women, SC/STs, Ex-
servicemen, etc.
29.3 It also conducts training oriented
research and undertakes development of
instructional media packages for the use of
trainees, instructors and affiliation of ITIs with
National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT)
etc. Brief of these programmes have been given
in the following Paras.
29.4 Within the framework of a democratic
polity, our laws, development policies, plans and
programmes have aimed at women's
advancement in different spheres. In this
endeavor DGE&T, being the nodal agency,
looking after Vocational Training in country takes
care of providing training to Women.
29.5 To take special care for the vocational
training of women, a Vocational Training
Programme for women was launched in the
Ministry of Labour in 1977 and a separate
Women's Training Cell was formed under
DGE&T. This cell is responsible for designing &
pursuing long term policies related to Women's
Vocational training in the country. During
nineties, this cell has been instrumental in
setting up 100 new ITIs for women, 4 RVTIs and
64 women ITIs were strengthened by starting
new trades. Revision of curricula of various
trades is also taken up from time to time to meet
the training needs of the industry.
Institutional Network
29.6 A network of Institutes, both under the
Central & State Governments have been set up
for extending skill training facilities to women,
which aim at stimulating employment
opportunities among women of various socio-
economic levels and different age groups.
Central Sector
29.7 U n d e r t h e C e n t r a l S e c t o r, t h e
Institutional Network includes 11 Institutes,
providing training facilities exclusively for
women in skills having high wage-employment
and self-employment potential. The institutes
set up under the Women's Occupational
Training Directorate are:
(i) National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI)
for Women, NOIDA (1977) and Regional
Vocational Training Institutes (RVTIs) for
Women at Mumbai (1977), Bangalore (1977),
Thiruvananthapuram (1983), Panipat [earlier
started from Hisar in 1986 & now shifted to
Panipat in 2009], Kolkata (1986),Tura (1986),
Allahabad (1991), Indore (1992), Vadodara
(1993) and Jaipur (1994) (Figures in bracket
indicate the year of establishment)
29.8 The NVTI at NOIDA and RVTIs at
Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur,
Allahabad, Kolkata, Tura and Panipat are
housed in their own permanent premises. RVTI
Mumbai is operating from a permanent building
provided by the State Government of
Maharashtra in 1986. RVTIs at Indore and
Vadodara are operating from the temporary
premises given by the respective State
Governments. For construction of permanent
building for RVTI Indore land measuring about 5
acres has been taken over on rent in the
premises of ESIC hospital at Indore. For RVTI,
Vadodara the State Government of Gujarat has
already allotted the land. Construction of
permanent buildings for the above said RVTIs
has also been approved and CPWD has taken
over the construction work.
29.9 Hostel facilities are available at NVTI-
NOIDA and RVTIs at Bangalore, Mumbai,
Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Tura
Allahabad and Panipat.
Training Activities
Central Sector
29.10 Regular skill Training programmes are
presently being organized in Basic, Advanced
and Post advanced Skill courses, in areas
having wage/self employment potential. Table
30.1 reflects the seats sanctioned in the
NVTI/RVTIs.
29.11 Training areas presently covered are:
Secretarial Practice, Electronic Mechanic,
Architectural Assistantship, Computer Operator
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and Programming Assistant, Instrument
Mechanic, Dress making, Embroidery, Hair &
Skin Care, Fruit and Vegetable Preservation,
Desk Top Publishing, Fashion Technology,
Catering and Hospitality Management, Tour &
Travel Assistant, Computer Aided Embroidery &
Needle Work and Interior Design & Decoration.
Institute wise availability of trades is given in
Table No 29.1.
29.12 The National / Regional Vocational
Training Institutes for Women are only women
exclusive Institutes, which provide facilities for
advanced skill and post-advanced training to
women. The training facilities for women have
been steadily growing and as on September
2009, there were about 3764 training seats in
NVTI/ RVTIs (this includes seats for regular and
additional adhoc courses).
29.13 Besides the regular courses these
institutes also organize:
o Short term/ad-hoc courses
o Training Programmes in Pedagogy for ITI
instructors
o Short term courses in preparation/ use of
Audio-Visual aids.
29.14 NVTI/RVTIs have trained about 73048
trainees since inception in various training
courses until 30.09.2009 which includes 39592
trained in regular long term courses and 33456
in short-term courses. During the year 2009-10
about 5802 women have been trained until
September 2009 in various courses; it includes
3137 trained in regular long term courses and
2665 in short term/ad- hoc courses in areas like
using MS office, Word processing, Personal
Grooming, Repairs / maintenance of Domestic
Electronic equipment, Embroidery, Dress
Making etc. The number of trainees trained
since inception, can be seen in the Chart-I: -
 TRAINEES TRAINED SINCE INCEPTION
80000
73048

70000 67246
62684

60000
55460

49275
50000
43336

40000 37376
32927

30000 26925

21179 22500
20000 16265 17462
14480
10932
10000
5932
3110
0 84 329
0
Year 77-78 80-81 85-86 89-90 90-93 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

New Initiatives through Institute Management Committees.

This is helping in understanding the training
29.15 In order to provide more training facilities
requirements of the industry and industry is
to women within the available infrastructure
coming forward to assist in the functioning of the
additional adhoc training courses are being run
institutes, thus improving the quality of training.
with the help of contract faculty. Continuous
For the trainees, classes on English speaking
efforts are also made to diversify, strengthen &
and personality development are being held to
modernize the existing training network by
enhance their self esteem. Yoga classes and de-
upgrading the equipments. Institutes are now
stressing programmes are being conducted for
better equipped with modern industrial sewing
the well built of inmates of hostels.
machines & upgraded computers. NVTI at
Noida has been converted in to Centre of Training Institutes under State Sector
Excellence for the Garment Sector and various
modules in the field of Garment Technology are 29.17 Vocational Training facilities exclusively
running like e.g. Shirts & Trousers, Computer for women at Craftsmen level (Basic courses)
Aided Pattern Making & Fashion Designing and are provided through a network of Women
Computer Aided Pattern designing. Industrial Training Institutes (WITIs) / Women
wings in general ITIs under the administrative
29.16 More stress is being given to involve control of the State Governments. The details on
'user industry' in the functioning of Institutes number of WITIs/wings etc. & the training seats

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sanctioned is collected from the respective State
Governments and compiled by the Women's
Training Directorate at DGE&T (details at Table
29.2). There are about 1213 Women ITIs and
women wings in general ITIs (289 Govt.
Women ITIs and 80 Private Women ITCs, 726
Women training Wings in Govt. ITIs and 118
Women training Wings in Private ITCs) having a
total of 51,804 Training seats.
29.18 To promote participation of women in
C r a f t s m e n Tr a i n i n g , t h e N C V T h a s
recommended that the State Government
reserve 30% seats for women in general ITIs.
The Women Industrial Training Institutes
(WITIs) / Women' s wings in general ITIs offer
training in Basic Skill Courses (as under
Craftsmen Training Schemes) in selected trades
out of the 62 engineering & 50 non-engineering
trades approved by the NCVT.
CRAFT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
29.19 Training of Craft Instructors is the
responsibility of DGE&T in the Ministry of Labour
& Employment. The Craft Instructors' Training
Scheme is operational since inception of the
Craftsmen Training Scheme. The first Craft
Instructors' Training Institute was established in
1948. Subsequently, 5 more institutes namely,
Central Training Institute for Instructors {now
called as Advanced Training Institutes (ATI)}, ATI
at Ludhiana, Kanpur, Howrah, Mumbai and
Hyderabad were established in 1960's by
DGE&T.
29.20 Objective of the Craft Instructor Training
is to train Instructors in the techniques of
transferring hands-on skills, in order to train
semi-skilled / skilled manpower for industry.
Under the programme, Instructors from State
Govt. ITIs & ITCs and Training Centres
established by industries under the Apprentices
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Act are provided training. Training in 29
Engineering trades is offered in these institutes.
Total seating capacity in the Engineering trades
in operation in the above stated six Institutes is
1050.
29.21 The following type of Craft Instructor
Training courses are offered at the above
institutes for instructors of ITIs/ ITCs:
?
Trade Technology and Engineering
Technology
?
Training Methodology
?
Refresher Courses for Advanced
Modules of Multi Skill Courses.
?
IT-Literacy courses
?
Module on Quality tools & Quality
concepts
?
Craft Instructor Courses are offered with a
view to provide comprehensive training both
in skill development/ upgradation and
training methodology.
?
On recommendation of NCVT modular
pattern of craft Instructor Training in place of
conventional one year training has been
introduced in CTI and ATIs with effect from
session started from Aug 2009. The training
programme has been divided in following
four modules each of 3 months duration for
the trades included in seven groups given in
Table-29.3. Under the modular concept,
multi entry and multi exit provision has been
made to make programme flexible so that
instructor can take up training in any of these
modules at any of the institutes as per his
convenience. Module on Engineering
Technology is common for trades covered in
a group.
?
Training Methodology (TM) - common for
all trades.
 ?
Engineering Technology (ET)- common
for similar trades in a group
?
Trade Technology I (TT-I) - trade
specific.
?
Trade Technology II (TT-II) – trade
specific.
?
“National Craft Instructor” certificate is
awarded only after successfull completion of
all four modules.
?
Refresher training is provided to update and
upgrade the knowledge and skill of the
instructors of ITIs upgraded as CoE, to keep
them abreast of technological developments
in Industry so that they can imparted in
advanced modules of multi Skill courses. So
far advanced modules of eight major sectors
are covered for instructor training. Institutes
are offering instructor training for all
advanced modules covered in that sector.
Sector covered and institute offering training
programme is given in Table-29.4. These
programme were started in year 2006 and
200 instructors were trained till October,
2009.
?
The NVTI at NOIDA and RVTIs at
Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur,
Thiruvananthapuram, Allahabad, Indore
and Vadodara are also providing Instructor
Training Course exclusively for women in
areas like Secretarial Practice (English),
Secretarial Practice (Hindi), Electronic
Mechanic, Dress Making, Computer Aided
Embroidery & Needle Work, Fashion
Technology, Architectural Assistantship and
Beauty Culture & Hair Dressing. Total 540
seats (120 in NVTI and 60 in each RVTIs)
are available for Instructor Courses in above
institutes.
?
Instructor Training in advanced modules of
Multi Skill courses sectors not covered
through DGE&T institutes are out sourced.
The institute “Apex Hi Tech, Bangalore” has
been given responsibility for arranging
training of instructors in such sectors
through out sourcing and so far 238
instructor were trained.
?
Training module of two week duration on IT-
Literacy is being offered jointly with M/S
Microsoft at all above institutes and also at
ATI-EPI Dehradun, ATI-EPI Hyderabad ,
FTI-Bangalore, NVTI and RVTIs so that
instructors can impart training on IT Literacy
module also.So far 2206 trainers have been
trained in these institutes.
?
Training on Quality Tools has been also
arranged at these institutes for instructors of
ITIs, jointly with Quality Council of India
w.e.f. November, 2009.
ADVANCED VOCATIONAL TRAINING
29.22 In order to upgrade and update the skills
of serving industrial workers, an Advanced
Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS) is in
operation since 1977. The scheme was taken up
by DGE&T, Ministry of Labour in collaboration
with UNDP/ILO in 1977 at 6 Advanced Training
Institutes (ATIs) under DGE&T and 16 Industrial
Training Institutes (ITIs) of the 15 State
Governments. The objectives of the scheme are
to upgrade and update the skills of serving
industrial workers to specialize in their field of
work.
29.23 Under the scheme, training in selected
skill areas is being imparted through short-term
modular courses of one to six weeks' duration.
Tailor-made courses suiting to the specific
requirements of industrial establishments are
also offered.
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 ?
The advanced skill training courses
offered at 6 ATIs/CTI have been given in
Table 29.5
?
Over 1,65,459 industrial workers/
technicians have made use of the
training facilities at 6 ATIs & CTI under
DGE&T till October, 2009.
29.24 To meet the growing demand of industry,
advanced skill training facilities were extended
to 30 ITIs of various State Governments/ UTs
under the Vocational Training Project taken up
with financial assistance from World Bank during
the period 1989-98. Under this project, training
facilities in additional areas were created at 6
ATIs and the existing training facilities were also
strengthened.
29.25 NC/CNC Training Centres have been
established at ATIs/CTI, Chennai, Mumbai and
Kanpur with UNDP/ILO assistance to meet the
growing need of trained workers in Hi-Tech
areas. Training courses for operators,
programmers and technicians on NC/ CNC
Machines are being conducted at these Centres.
29.26 ATI-EPI Hyderabad was established in
1974 with the assistance from the Swedish
International Development Authority (SIDA), ILO
to cater to the training requirement of
industries/organizations by offering both shorter
and long term courses in the field of Electronic &
Process Instrumentation. Training activities of
this institute are now grouped under five major
wings:
?
Consumer Electronics Wing – provides
training in the disciplines of Audio
Radio, Colour TV, CCTV, Digital Camera
& Cable TV Equipment, Cordless
phones and Cell phones.
?Industrial Electronics Wing – provides
training in the disciplines of Power
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Electronics, Digital & linear ICS,
Microprocessors, Micro Controller and
PLCS.
?
Information Technology Wing – provides
training in Computer Hardware,
Software and Networking.
?
Medical Electronics Wing – provides
training in all aspects of Sophisticated
Modern Medical Electronic equipment.
?
Process Instrumentation Wing –
provides training in Industrial
Sensors, Process Control,
Microprocessors, PLC in Process
Industries.
29.27 The second ATI-EPI at Dehradun has
been set up to cater to the needs of the
Industries and other organizations of the
Northern Region in the fields of Consumer
Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Medical
Electronics and Process Instrumentation. This
Institute offers short-term courses, long term
courses and tailor made courses in the field of
Consumer Electronics and Industrial
Electronics. A total of 3636 short term and long
term courses were conducted at two institutes
since inception and 41503 trainees have been
trained up to October, 2009. During the year
2009-10 (till Oct.2009), 161 Courses have
already been conducted and 1799 participants
have been trained at these institutes.
SUPERVISORY TRAINING
29.28 DGE&T has established two Foremen
Training Institutes (FTIs) at Bangalore and
Jamshedpur for technological and behavioural
up gradation of supervisory skills. The objectives
include consciousness of better quality and
productivity, ability for problem solving, cost
reduction, and application of modern technology
amongst supervisors/managers engaged in the
industry.
29.29 The institutes besides, offering regular
courses for award of Diploma and Post Diploma
in Foremanship also offers short-term courses
and Tailor- made courses suiting to the needs of
the industries. In order to cope up with the
changing industrial scenario, training facilities in
the areas like CAD, CNC Technology, Welding,
Engineering Instrumentation and Metrology,
Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatic etc. have been
upgraded.
29.30 During the year 2009-10, 416 (till
October 2009) persons were trained at these
institutes. These institutes have conducted 3234
courses and trained 43,989 foremen/
supervisors in short-term and long-term course.
Detailed information about the courses offered,
entry qualifications, fee structure, calendar of
the year etc. is available at DGE&T website
www.dget.nic.in.
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING & RESEARCH
INSTITUTE, KOLKATA
29.31 The institute has been set up to conduct
training for executive staff, undertake applied
research in the field of vocational Training and to
develop and disseminate instructional materials
and projected / non-projected training aids.
29.32 Institute organizes training programmes
for trainers and junior/senior management
personnel engaged in planning, execution,
control and evaluation of vocational training. The
Institute conducts Problem Oriented Research
Studies on different aspects of Vocational
Training to bring qualitative improvement and for
effective implementation of the National
Vocational Training System.
29.33 Research studies in related to
development of curricula of new trades and
revision/updating of existing trades, based on
feedback from the industry. The institute also
develops instructional material for Craft
Instructor Training. It undertakes development
of teaching aids (both projected & non-
projected) keeping the pedagogical aspects in
mind. Upto October 2009, the Central Staff
Training & Research Institute at Kolkata has
trained 18803 participants. Since inception
CSTARI has developed and revised 803
curricula and completed 165 Projects covering
various aspects of vocational Training. It
undertakes developments of teaching aids both
projected and non-projected, keeping the
pedagogical aspects in mind. Activities during
current year upto October 2009
No. of training programmes 19
conducted
No. of participants trained 118
Research Projects completed 02
Production of models 14
Curricula developed 288
Drawing of mode 43
Models 14
N AT I O N A L I N S T R U C T I O N A L M E D I A
INSTITUTE (NIMI), CHENNAI
29.34 The Institute has been set up with the
assistance of Government of Germany in
December, 1986. The institute has been made
autonomous on 1st April, 1999. The institute was
earlier known as “Central Instructional Media
Institute (CIMI)” As per the recommendations of
the Governing Council in its 5th Meeting held on
29.6.2003 under the Chairmanship of the
Hon'ble Union Labour Minister, the institute was
renamed as National Instructional Media
Institute (NIMI) to reflect its National Character.
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The main objective for the establishment of the
Institute is to make available instructional
materials in various trades for use of the trainees
and trainers to ensure overall improvement in
the standard of institutional training being
imparted under Craftsmen and Apprenticeship
Training Programmes. Present activities of the
Institute include development, production and
dissemination of Instructional Media Packages
(IMPs) comprising of books on Trade Theory,
Trade Practical, Test/Assignment, Instructor's
Guide, Visual Aids, Support materials such as
books on Workshop Calculation & Science,
Reference text books, Table books etc.
Development of Question effective
implementation of Vocational Training.
Achievements: Upto November 2009
?IMPs for 22 trades have been developed in
English of which 174 books covering 22
trades have been published. Books for
allied subjects and supporting materials
have also been published.
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?IMPs for 16 trades have been translated in
Hindi of which 71 books have been
published.
?IMPs for 13 trades have been translated in
Tamil of which 59 books have been
published.
?IMPs for 3 trades have been translated in
Telugu of which 5 books have been
published.
?IMPs for 12 trades have been translated in
Kannada of which 35 books have been
published.
?IMPs for 5 trades have been translated in
Bengali of which 15 books have been
published.
?IMPs for 9 trades have been translated in
Marathi of which 20 books have been
published.
?IMPs for 1 trade has been translated in Oriya
of which 1 book has been published.
 Table-29.1

Details of Training Seats Sanctioned in National / Regional Vocational

Training Institutes For Women (During F.Y. 2009-10)

Institute NVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI RVTI
Sl. Pani
No. Courses sanctioned Noida Mumb Bang Trivan p Kolkata Tura Allad Indore Vad Jaipur TOTAL
BASIC COURSES

1 SEC. PRACTICE 32 16 32 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 208

2 HAIR & SKIN CARE 32 16 32 32 32 32 16 32 32 256
3 DRESS MAKING 16 32 16 16 16 32 64 32 16 32 272
4 FRUIT & VEG. PRES 16 16
5 ELECTRONICS 32 32 80 64 32 32 32 32 336
6 C.O.P.A 80 40 40 60 40 40 40 40 40 40 460
7 INSTRUMENT MECH 32 32
8 ARCH. D'MAN 48 32 64 64 48 32 64 352
9 DTP 16 16 16 32 16 32 16 16 160
10 STENO (Hindi) 16 32 16 16 80
11 FASHION TECHNOLOGY 16 16 16 16 32 16 16 112
INTERIOR DESIGN &
12 DECORATION 16 16
13 CATERING & HOSPITALITY 16 16
COMPUTER AIDED
EMBROIDERY &NEEDLE
14 WORK 16 16
TRAVEL & TOUR
15. ASSISTANT 16

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TOTAL 256 168 312 252 168 200 152 296 144 184 232 2364
ADVANCED SKILLS
1 SEC. PRACTICE 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 160
BEAUTY CULTURE &
2 HAIR DRESSING 40 20 20 40 20 40 180
3 DRESS MAKING 120 60 20 20 40 20 20 40 20 20 40 420
4 EMBROIDERY 40 40
5 ELECTONICS 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 140
6 ARCH. ASSIST 20 20 40 40 20 20 20 180
7 SEC. PRACTICE(Hindi) 20 20 40
TOTAL 260 120 100 100 60 60 20 140 80 80 140 1160
POST ADVANCED
1 P.O.T 40 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 220
2 BUSINESS SERVICES 20 20
TOTAL 60 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 240
SHORT TERM Need based courses
GRAND TOTAL 576 308 432 372 248 280 172 456 244 284 392 3764
It includes 984 additional ad-hoc seats.
 Table-29.2
State-Wise distribution of Women Industrial Training Institutes & Wings in
General ITIs /Private WITIs Data as on Sept. 2009
Government Private
Region WITIs Women WITIS Women Total Total Seats
Wings Wings
Northern Region
Delhi 21 35 8 Nil 64 3328
Himachal pradesh 16 Nil Nil Nil 16 1140
Rajasthan 8 5 4 Nil 17 896
Chandigarh 1 Nil Nil Nil 1 280
Uttar Pardesh 11 48 8 Nil 67 4040
Uttaranchal 4 5 Nil Nil 9 560
Haryana 31 nil 6 Nil 37 2428
Punjab 38 32 Nil Nil 70 4564
Jammu & Kashmir 10 44 Nil Nil 54 1246
TOTAL 140 169 26 Nil 335 18482
Southern Region
Karnataka 22 Nil 19 Nil 41 2860
Kerala 8 nil 1 Nil 9 1620
Tamilnadu 12 3 12 Nil 27 2568
Andhra Pradesh 23 10 4 17 54 3980
Pondichery 2 1 Nil Nil 3 216
Lakshadweep Nil 1 Nil Nil 1 16
TOTAL 67 15 36 17 135 11260
Eastern Region
Nagaland 1 11 Nil Nil 12 320
Meghalaya 1 Nil Nil Nil 1 320
Bihar 7 Nil Nil Nil 7 432
Jharkhand 6 Nil Nil Nil 6 544
West Bengal 4 12 1 Nil 17 640
Orissa 10 Nil 5 Nil 15 928
Assam 5 5 1 Nil 11 936

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 Manipur 1 7 Nil Nil 8 192
Mizoram Nil Nil Nil Nil 0 0
Tripura 1 Nil Nil Nil 1 116
Andaman & Nicobar Nil 1 Nil Nil 1 16
Arunachal Pradesh 1 Nil Nil Nil 1 80
Sikkim Nil Nil Nil Nil 0 0
TOTAL 37 36 7 0 80 4524
Western Region
Gujart 8 24 3 nil 35 2580
Madhya Pradesh 14 Nil Nil Nil 14 846
Chattisgarh 8 5 Nil Nil 13 416
Maharashtra 15 476 8 101 600 14100
Dadra & Nagar
Haveli Nil 1 Nil Nil 1 16
Goa Nil Nil Nil Nil 0 0
Daman & Diu Nil Nil Nil Nil 0 0
TOTAL 45 506 11 101 663 17538
GRAND TOTAL 289 726 80 118 1213 51804

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 Table-29.3
Group No. Trades included in the Group
I Forger & Heat Treater, Carpenter, Foundry Man, Pattern Maker, Sheet Metal
worker, Welder (Gas & Electric)
II Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mech. Ref. & Air conditioning ,Farm Mechanic and
Mechanic Ag. Machineries Diesel Mechanic
III Draughtsman (Mechanical), Draughtsman (Civil) ,Reading of Drawing &
Arithmetic, (ROD & A)
IV Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Machinist (Grinder),Tool and Die Maker and MTMM
V Electrician and Wireman
VI Maintenance Mechanic (CP),Attendant Operator (CP), Instrument Mechanic
(CP), Laboratory Assistant (CP) and Instrument Mechanic
VII Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Radio and TV and IT&ESM

Table-29.4

List of DGE&T Institute where facilities have been developed so far for training of
Instructors in Advanced Modules of various Sectors:

SNo Name of Institute Sectors for training of

instructors
1 Advanced Training Institute
Automobile
Vidyanagar, Hyderabad
2 Advanced Training Institute, Mumbai - Chemical
3 Advanced Training Institute
Agriculture Machinery
Advanced Training Institute, Ludhiana
4 Advanced Training Institute , Chennai Production Manufacturing
5 Advanced Training Institute , Kanpur Electrical
6 Advanced Training Institute , Howrah Production & Manufacturing
7 National Vocational Training Institute for Women
Apparel
NOIDA, Gautam Budha Nagar -201301
8 Advanced Training Institute for Electronics & Process
Instrumentation
Instrumentation,Hyderabad
9 Advanced Training Institute for Electronics & Process
Information Tech.
Instrumentation, Dehradun
10 Foremen Training Institute, Bangalore Electrical

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 Table-29.5

Training In Advanced Skill Areas At Six Advanced Training Institutes

Sl. Name of the trades ADVANCED TRAINING INSTITUTES

No. Chennai Howrah Hyderabad Kanpur Ludhiana Mumbai
1 Advanced Tool & Die Making * * - * * *
2 Advanced Welding * * * * * *
3 Advanced Ref. & Air - * * - * -
Conditioning
4 Electrical Maintenance * * * * * *
5 Electronics Maintenance * * * * * *
6 Heat Engines * * * * * *
7 Hydraulics & Pneumatic * * * * * *
8 Induction to Engineering - - * - - -
Technology
9 Industrial Chemistry * - - - - *
10 Machine Tool Maintenance * * * * * *
11 Material Testing/Inspection * * - - * -
12 Metrology & Inspection * * * * * *
13 Micro Computer/Industrial * * * * - *
Controls
14 Process Control * - - - - *
Instrumentation
15 Production Technology * - - - - -
16 Tool Design * * - * - *
* Indicates availability of course.

The duration of courses ranges from 1 to 6 weeks. Intake capacity for most of the courses is 10 to 12
trainees per batch 3.

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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
30
SERVICE AND NATIONAL VOCATIONAL
30.1 DGE&T, responsible for “National
Employment Service” and “National Vocational
Training” in the country, has taken initiatives to
achieve wide spread applications of IT in all
possible areas of employment service and
vocational training. These are: Comprehensive
MIS in DGE&T through DGET Intranet
http://dget.nic.in/intradget; DGET Website
http://dget.gov.in; National Vocational Training
Information Service providing statistics/
information on Trades, Affiliated ITIs, Field
Offices/Institutes and their training calendars,
Trade Apprentices seats in the Central
Establishments etc.; Email/Internet connectivity
to all the field offices/institutes, E-mail facility to
field institutes of DGE&T. All the field institutes
are progressing for registering their own
websites under http://dget.gov.in domain. A
team of experts responsible for achieving the
above objectives continue to maintain the
existing facilities and ensure widespread
application of IT.
30.2 For implementation of a separate central
scheme for 'Establishment of Management
Information System (MIS) for NVTS', two Central
Units (one for development by NIC and the other
IN NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING SYSTEM
for implementation) are functioning. All the
DGE&T related applications are available
through intradget portal at http://dget.nic.in/
intradget. The intradget / portal for DGET
facilitates
?On-line submission of monthly progress
returns related to short-term /regular course
in respect of NVTI /RVTI's.
?On-line submission of returns of RDAT's
?Compilation of returns based on institute /
disciplines
?Training calendar updation by field institutes
under Training Directorate.
?ITI's/ITCs and affiliated trades information
management facility for updating by state
directorates.
?Directory of post and personal in its filed
offices.
30.3 To facilitate the communication between
the filed institutes /offices and DGET
headquarters group email address have been
got created through NIC.
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31 PLAN PROGRAMMES OF DGE&T
31.1 The total Budget Estimate of Plan ?
Establishment of New ITIs in the
Scheme pertaining to DGE&T for the Financial Northern, Eastern States, Sikkim and
Year 2009-10 is Rs.1134.17 crore. out of which strengthening and modernization of ITIs
Rs.1125.17 crore is for the Training Directorate in the state of Jammu & Kashmir;
and Rs.9.00 Crore for the Employment
Directorate. ?
Upgradation of 100 ITIs into Center of
Excellence;
31.2 The break up for the Training Directorate
is as follows:- ?
Skill Development Initiative;

(i) For Training related Schemes (other than ?

Externally aided project for reforms &
WOT programames) – Rs. 28.14 Crore. improvement in vocational training
services rendered by Central & State
(ii) For Women Occupational Training Government;
Schemes – Rs. 13.06 crore.
?
Upgradation of 1396 Govt ITIs into Public
(iii) For Centrally Sponsored Schemes – Private Partnership; and
Rs. 1083.97 crore.
?
To set up 1500 ITIs .& 50000 SDCs in PPP
The funds under (i) & (ii) above under Central Mode.
Sector Scheme are kept for modernization and
consolidation of all the on going training 31.4 F o r s c h e m e s o f E m p l o y m e n t
activities in the field institutes of the Training Directorate, budget of Rs.9.00 Crore has been
Directorate and for establishing training facilities kept. The important Schemes are Welfare of
in the emerging areas to meet the training needs SC/ST and Rehabilitation of Handicapped.
of industry. 31.5 The details of Budget Estimates of the
31.3 Under item No. (iii) above the Centrally Plan Schemes of DGE&T for financial year
Sponsored Schemes being run are: 2009-10 are given in Table 31.1:-
Table 31.1
Sl. No. Plan Schemes under DGE&T Budget Estimates 2009 - 10
(Rs. In Crore)
1. Training Schemes (other than WT)
(i) Central Sector Schemes Rs. 28.14
(ii) Centrally Sponsored Schemes Rs. 1083.97
Women Occupational Training Programmes
(i) Central Sector Schemes 13.06
Total Training 1125.17
2. Employment Directorate
(i) Central Sector Schemes 09.00
Total of Employment 09.00
Total DGE&T (1) + (2) 1134.17
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32 INTERNAL WORK STUDY UNIT (IWSU) OF DGE&T
32.1 The IWSU (DGE&T) is responsible for
carrying out Work Measurement Studies,
Method Studies, Record Management Studies,
O&M Inspections of various field offices/
sections under DGE&T to bring about
administrative reforms, determining the staffing
patterns and designing suitable organisational
structure and methods of work. IWSU is the
nodal section for supervising the implementation
of the provisions of Manual of Office Procedure
(MOP) issued by Department of Administrative
Reforms and Public Grievances (AR&PG),
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &
Pension. For conducting various studies, such
as Work Measurement Studies, Norms Studies
concerning staffing pattern, IWSU is guided by
the instructions issued by the Staff Inspection
Unit (SIU), Department of Expenditure, M/o of
Finance. It also oversees the implementation of
the Public Records Act, 1993 keeping in view the
instructions issued from time to time by the
National Archives of India. The IWSU (DGE&T)
functions under the guidance of Financial
Advisor (L&E) and works through the Controller
of Accounts, Senior Analyst and one Junior
Analyst.
32.2 In order to plan the programme of IWSU
to give effect to the aforesaid objectives, Annual
Action Plan of IWSU (DGE&T) for the current
financial year 2009-10 has been drawn with the
approval of Financial Advisor. In accordance
with the plan, one Work Measurement Study of
Apex-Hi-Tech Institute, Bangalore and 17 O &M
inspections of field offices are to be undertaken
during the year alongwith various other activities
concerning O&M. In the last financial year
2008-09, O & M inspections of 4 field offices of
the DGE&T were conducted. In the current
financial year i.e 2009-10, 7 O & M Inspections
have so far been undertaken, their reports
finalized and sent to the concerned offices for
implementation (till 31.10.2009). During the
inspection, special impetus is given towards
educating the Officers/Staff of the field institutes
about some important provisions of the MOP
and their utility in the changed working scenario
of the modern automated office. While
concluding the inspection, an interactive session
is held with concerned officers/staff of the
institute to brush-up the knowledge of O&M
matters including Records Management,
especially with reference to the Right to
Information Act, 2005. The shortcomings/
lapses, noticed during the O & M inspection, are
brought to the knowledge of the Head of the
Institute and the concerned Divisional Head at
the DGE&T(Hqrs) through a detailed report with
a view to improve the functioning, efficiency &
output of the Institute.
32.3 Review of the Record Retention
Schedule (RRS) in respect of the field institutes
of the DGE&T have already been taken up and
comments called for from all concerned offices.
Requisite information has already been received
in respect of Coaching cum Guidance Centre
(CGC) for SC/ST and Regional Directorate of
Apprenticeship Training (RDAT) from their field
institutes which have been compiled/tabulated
and forwarded to the National Archives of India
for vetting. RRS with regard to field institutes of
Training Directorate have already been finalized
after review and circulated to all concerned
offices. Revised RRS of the substantive
functions of various sections/units of the
DGE&T(Hqrs) have already been got vetted by
the National Archives of India. This, alongwith
RRS in respect of functions common to all
departments, prepared and issued by D/o
AR&PG, have been uploaded on the web site of
the Ministry, under the head Internal Work Study
Unit.
32.4 The revised Organisation Brochure of
DGE&T has been prepared and circulated to all
Officers/Sections. This has also been uploaded
on the website of the Ministry. This will be a
handy booklet for referral purpose regarding the
work being allocated to different sections/units,
concerned officers(post-wise), their contact
numbers etc.
32.5 During the year 2008-09, 3 O&M
meetings of DGE&T (Hqrs) were organized
under the chairmanship of DG/JS on
16.05.2008, 28.08.2008 and 22.12.2008. In the
current financial year 2009-10, 2 such meetings
have already been held on 05.06.2009 and
16.10.2009. In the O & M meeting, disposal of
various important work of DGE&T (Hqrs) such
as pending cases for over 3 months, VIP
references, Parliament Matters, Record
Management, Audit paras, Court Cases etc
were discussed and suitable suggestions/
directions were issued by the Chairman for their
early disposal. As a result of the regular O&M
meetings, sharp decline has been noticed in
pendency of cases over 3 months, VIP
References, Parliament Assurances, Court
Cases and Audit Paras.
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PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI
32.6 Efforts were made for the progressive
use of Hindi in the Directorate General of
Employment & Training at its headquarters and
subordinate offices. Implementation of
provisions contained in the Official Language
Act/Rules, as also the various orders/
instructions issued by the Department of Official
Language, from time to time, continued to be
monitored at the highest level through quarterly
and annual progress reports and by organizing
meetings of the Official Language
Implementation Committee on regular intervals.
In order to acquaint non-Hindi speaking
employees with Hindi Language, officers/
officials were nominated for various courses. i.e.
Prabodh / Praveen / Pragya under the Hindi
Te a c h i n g S c h e m e . B e s i d e s , E n g l i s h
stenographers & typists / LDCs were also
nominated for Hindi stenography/typing classes.
Employees were also given training to work on
computers in Hindi to keep pace with rapid
technological changes taking place during the
year under report.
32.7 So far this year three meetings of Official
Language Implementation Committee have
been held under the Chairmanship of Director
General/Joint Secretary to review the
progressive use of Hindi as per directives of the
Department of Official Language, Ministry of
Home Affairs. Those subordinate offices, where
80% employees have working knowledge of
Hindi, have been notified under Rule 10(4) of
Official Language Rules, 1976. 42 such
subordinate offices have so far been notified.
32.8 Hindi Unit in the DGE&T looks after the
implementation work under the Official
Language Act/Rules and also attends to
translation needs of the Directorate General.
The entire work of the Hindi Unit is executed on
computers and bilingual software has also been offices and translation work of Parliament
installed in the computers provided to various Questions, Assurances, Annual Report, Private
sections and officers' at DGE&T (Hqr). At Member Bills, and Agenda/Minutes of various
present, there are 123 officers and 138 officials Committees of Directorate General. In addition
in the Directorate General (HQ). In the series of to this, Hindi Unit also carries out inspections of
teaching facilities / training schemes by the its 78 Subordinate offices inter-alia collection of
Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Officials data through various periodical returns, for the
Language, all officers / officials have been effective implementation of the Official
imparted working knowledge / proficiency in Language Act. During this year, the following
Hindi as per details given in Table 32.1. subordinate offices of Directorate General were
inspected :-
32.9 To inculcate interest and efficiency in
working in Hindi among the employees, S.No. Name of the Subordinate offices
workshops are being regularly organized by the inspected
Directorate General. During this year, 20 officers 1. VRC, Jaipur
have been imparted training in Hindi noting and 2. CGC, Jaipur
3. CGC, Hisar
drafting through the Hindi workshops.
4. RVTI, Hisar
32.10 All documents prescribed under Section 5. VRC, Vadodara
3(3) of the Official Language Act. 1963, were 6. RVTI, Vadodara
7. MITI, Jodhpur
issued bilingual, i.e. Hindi and English,and all
Sections of the DGET(HQ) inspected
letters received in Hindi were replied to in Hindi
1. AP
only. The position regarding correspondence in 2. DPU
Hindi is given as under:- 3. VG(APT)
4. Survey
Use of Hindi in Total
Correspondence
1. Total No. of letters received 1820 32.12 As per the guidelines and annual
2. Replied in English nil programme issued by Official Language
3. Total No. of letters 5326 Department under Ministry of Home Affairs,
received in English
Hindi fortnight was celebrated in the Directorate
4. No. of Letters replied in Hindi 1994
General of Employment and Training from 7th
1. Total No. of letters issued 13269 September, 2009 to 22, September 2009.
2. Issued in Hindi/Bilingual 10422 During this period most of the Officers and
3. Issued in English only 2847
Employees executed their maximum work in
4. % age of Hindi correspondence 78.54%
Hindi. Hindi day was celebrated on 14th
September and Director General/Joint
(information compiled 30.09.2009)
Secretary called for all the officers and
32.11 Hindi unit of Directorate General of employees to do their maximum work in Hindi so
Employment and Training carries out the work that an atmosphere could be created for working
relating to implementation of Official Language in Hindi. Following 09 Hindi competitions were
in the Directorate General and its subordinate organized:

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?
Essay writing competition for Hindi ?
Original Hindi Noting & Drafting during
speaking persons. Hindi fortnight.
?
Essay writing competition for Non-Hindi 32.13 The response to the competitions was
speaking persons. very enthusiastic. A lot of employees from all
?
Hindi Typing competition on computer. categories of the Directorate General took part in
these competitions. Similar instructions to
?
Dictation competition for Group 'D'
celebrate Hindi day/ Hindi fortnight/Hindi month
employees.
were circulated among the subordinate offices of
?
On the spot essay writing competition. Directorate General of Employment and
?
Rajbhasha Prashanotri. Training spread all over India. Various
offices/institutes have responded to by
?
Applied Hindi competition.
celebrating Hindi Divas/Hindi fortnight/Hindi
?
Hindi noting and drafting competition. Month for which information has been received.

Table 32.1
The number of employees, those having working knowledge of Hindi, proficiency in Hindi
and those trained in the workshops during the year
Particulars Gazetted Non-Gazetted
(excluding Group-D)
Total Number of Employees/Officers 123 138
Having Working Knowledge of Hindi 122 137
Under training 01* 01
Proficient in Hindi 100 119
Trained in workshops during the year 10 10
* Officer is trained in Prabhod and has been nominated for Praveen.

Position of Hindi Stenographers/Typists

Particulars Stenographers Typists/LDCs
Total No. of Stenographers/Typists/LDCs 13 6
Hindi Stenography/Typing knowing 13 6
Stenographers/Typists/LDcs

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33
National Child Labour Project (NCLP): The
project seeks to rehabilitate children withdrawn
from work through special schools with focus on
children engaged in hazardous occupations.
The package of benefits to child labour for their
rehabilitation includes education, vocational
training, nutrition, health care, recreation,
GENDER BUDGETING
stipend etc. The other activities include strict
enforcement of child labour related laws, raising
awareness against the evils of child labour and
extension of welfare activities to child labour.
A Gender Based Analysis (GBA) statement of
Public Expenditure and number of beneficiaries
during 2008-09 are given as per Table below:-

(Rs. in crore)

Programme Expected Gender Total Public Public Expenditure on Gender Remarks

Outcome/ Component Expenditure Women / girls Disaggregated
of 2008-09 (Plan & (2008-09 Beneficiaries
Objective
programme/ Non-Plan) (extent of
Sub benefits to
Programme women)
(2008-09)
GOI Stat GOI State Targets and
e Performance
number of
female
beneficiaries/
physical/finan
cial others
Plan N Plan N
o o
n n
- -
P P
l l
a a
n n
Improveme As Not 144.14 - -- 70.00 -- -- Approximately
nt in mentioned specified in - (Appr.) 2,00,000 girl
working above the NCLP (48.56% children
conditions Scheme ) benefited.
of Beneficiarie
Child/Women s are both
Labour male and
female child.
Indus Project Scheme: The project seeks to
rehabilitate children withdrawn from work
through transitional education centres with focus
on children engaged in hazardous occupations.
The package on benefits to child labour for their
rehabilitation includes education, vocational
training, nutrition, health care, recreation,
stipend etc. The other activities include stricter
enforcement of child labour related laws, raising
awareness against the evils of child labour,
imparting vocational training to adolescents and
extension of welfare activites to child labour.
This project has closed since March, 2009.

(Rs. in crore)

Programme Expected Gender Total Public Public Expenditure Gender Remarks

Outcome Component Expenditure 2008- on Women/ girls Disaggregated
/ of 09 (Plan&Non-Plan) (2008-09 Beneficiaries
programme/ (extent of benefits
Objective
Sub to women) (2008-
Programme 09)
GOI Sta GOI Sta Targets and
te te Performance
number of female
beneficiaries/
physical/financial
others
Plan Non- Plan Non-
Plan Plan
Indo-US As Beneficiarie 12.84 -- -- 5.00 -- -- Approximately
Matching mentione s are both (Appr. 19,000 girl
Grant d above male and ) children benefited.
Scheme, female (38.94
now child. %)
renamed
as Indus
Project

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WELFARE OF SC/ST: The scheme includes candidates belonging to that category. These
Coaching-cum Guidance Centres for SC/ST to Coaching-cum-Guidance Centres have been
provide confidence building training involved in pre-recruitment training courses for
programmes and vocational guidance for various nationalised Banks and agencies.

(Rs. in crore)

Programme Expected Gender Total Public Public Gender Remarks

Outcome/ Component Expenditure Expenditure on Disaggregated
of 2008-09 Women/ girls Beneficiaries
Objective
programme/ (Plan&Non- (2008-09 (extent of benefits
Sub Plan) to women) (2008-
Programme 09)/Targets and
Performance
Plan Non- Plan Non-
number of female
Plan Total Plan Total
beneficiaries/
physical/financial
others

Welfare of To enhance the The 1.12 3.21 0.46 1.31 63287 (Women
SC/ST & employability of programme 4.33 1.77 beneficiaries)
OBCs SC/ST job comprises of 41.07%
seekers through both men 40.81%
Coaching, and women. 40.88%
Vocational
guidance
Training.
Assistance to To evaluate the The 2.40 11.75 0.73 3.08 21649 (Women
Physically residual programme 14.15 3.81 beneficiaries)
Handicapped capacities, comprises of 31.60%
providing both men 26.48%
adjustment and women. 27.33%
training and
render
assistance in
vocational
rehabilitation.

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Central Board for Workers Education A Gender Based Analysis (GBA) statement of
(CBWE):- The objective of the scheme is to Public Expenditure and number of beneficiaries
create awareness among workers including in during 2008-09 are given as per Table below:-
women about their rights and responsibilities,
related provisions in labour laws, Govt.
Schemes, family budget, social evils etc.

(Rs. in crore)
Progra Expected Gender Total Public Public Expenditure Gender Remarks
mme Outcome/ Compo Expenditure 2008-09 on Women/ girls Disaggrega
nent of (Plan&Non-Plan) (2008-09) ted
Objective
progra Beneficiarie
mme/S s (extent of
ub benefits to
Progra women)
mme (2008-09)
GOI State GOI State Targets
and
Performanc
e number
of female
beneficiarie
s/
physical/fin
ancial
others
Central To create Benefic Plan Non- -- Plan Non- -- 1,41,959 Workers
Board awareness iaries Plan Total Plan Total Education is a
for among women are 9.50 27.00 3.41 0.04 Central
Workers workers about both 36.50 3.45 Scheme fully
Educati their rights and men funded by
35.89%
on responsibilities, and Govt of India
9.45%
related women to conduct
provisions in Awareness
labour laws, Generation
Govt. schemes, Programmes
family budget, for the
social evils etc. workers of
organised,
unorganised
and rural
sector

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34 NEW INITIATIVES (2009-10)
I. Legislative Measures
?
Amendment to the Workmen's
Compensation Act, 1923 to , inter-alia ,
make it gender-neutral 2009 has been
passed by both the Houses of the
Parliament.
?
Amendment to the Payment of Gratuity Act,
1972 to cover teachers in educational
institutions in the Act has been passed by
both the Houses of the Parliament.
?
Reports of the Parliamentary Standing
Committee on Labour in respect of the
amendments in the Plantation Labour Act,
1951 , the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and
the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
introduced in the Parliament have been
received. These Reports examined and
follow up action taken.
II. Vocational Training
?
Vocational Training with a view to creating a
world-class skilled labour force is being
given maximum importance. To help the
youth build their career, training courses are
offered through a network of 2076 Industrial
Training Institutes (ITIs) and 5509 Industrial
Training Centres (ITCs) located all over the
country. About 1.06 million training seats
are available in these ITIs / ITCs.
?
Action continued for upgradation of 100 ITIs
with domestic resources, 400 ITIs with World
Bank assistance and 1396 ITIs (in specific
trade and skills) under Public Private
Partnership(PPP) mode so as to create
“Centres of Excellence (COE)” for producing
multi-skilled workforce of world standard.
?
The 'Skill Development Initiative' Scheme
was started in 2006-07 for the school drop-
outs and existing workers especially in the
informal sector. Action was taken to achieve
the objective to train one million persons in
first five years in Modular Employable Skills
(MES) framework and thereafter one million
every year.
?
Steps are being taken to establish 1500 new
ITIs and 5000 Skill Development Centres in
PPP mode in unserviced blocks of the
country in order to provide training facilities
in such areas.
?
Employment Exchanges are being
upgraded on a mission mode under e-
governance project.
?
National Skill Development Policy has been
formulated.
III. Social Security (Organized Sector)
The Employees Provident Fund
Organization (EPFO)
?
The EPFO covers 0.57 million
establishments and 47.07 million
subscribers
?
The Computerization Plan of EPFO being
implemented with the help of NIC.
The Employees State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC)
?
The Employees State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC) covers about 13 million
insured persons and 50 million beneficiaries.
New geographical areas are also being
covered.
?
In order to improve the quality of delivery of
services , ESIC is implementing an IT Roll
Out Plan.
?
The ESIC is taking up Medical Education
Projects.
IV Social Security (Unorganized Sector)
?
The 'Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana' in the
Unorganized Sector has been made
operational from 01.04.2008 to provide
health insurance to all the Below Poverty
Line (BPL) families , a unit of five over period
of five years. The scheme envisages
provision of issuance of a smart card to the
beneficiary. 1.27 Crore Cards have been
issued as on 28.02.2010
V. Child Labour
?
National Child Labour Project (NCLP)
Scheme was launched in 12 child labour
endemic districts in 1988. The number of
districts covered under the Scheme has
been substantially enhanced to 271. About
5.21 lakh children have been mainstreamed
into formal education system.
VI. Occupational Safety & Health
?
The National Policy on HIV / AIDS and the
World of Work has been announced.
VII. Labour Welfare
?
The Unorganized Workers' Social Security
Act, 2008 has been enacted.
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?
For promoting the welfare of unorganized
sector workers Enhanced Housing subsidy
under the Revised Integrated Housing
Scheme (RIHS) for beedi workers is being
provided. During 2007-08, 38,978 houses
have been constructed for beedi workers,
which was double of the number of houses
constructed in 2006-07.This growth
momentum will continue. Group Insurance,
Medical and Health Care, Scholarships and
Pension for the construction workers out of
the cess funds are being provided under
scheme monitored by the Central
Government.
VIII. Wages
?
The National Floor Level Minimum Wage
has been revised from Rs.80/- per day to
Rs.100/- per day w.e.f 01.11.2009
?
In the Central Sphere minimum rates of
wages were revised for workers in the
Employment of “construction”, “loading and
unloading” and “non-coal mining” w.e.f
20.05.2009 in the range of Rs. 120/- to
Rs. 240/- per day for different categories of
workers.
IX Impact of Economic Slowdown
?
The Labour Bureau conducted sample
survey for four quarters to assess the impact
of economic slowdown on employment in
India covering units pertaining to important
sectors like Mines , Textiles, Metals,, Gems
and Jewellery , Automobile and IT/BPO etc.
during October-December, 2008, January-
March, 2009 April-June, 2009 and July-
September, 2009 . The survey showed that
there was loss of job to the extent of 0.5
million during the first quarter, which
improved by 0.25 million in the second
quarter , declined by 1.31 million in the third
 quarter and further improved by 0.5 million in
the fourth quarter.
?
Steps have been initiated to undertake an
annual survey of employment and
unemployment.
X. Awards
?
The Hon'ble Minister for Labour &
Employment gave away the National Safety
Awards (NSA) and Vishwakarma Rashriya
Puruskars (VRP) awards for the year 2008 i
on 17th September, 2009.
?
The National Safety Awards (Mines) were
given by His Excellency Shri Md. Hamid
Ansari, the Hon'ble Vice President of India
on 23rd October, 2009.
XI. Others
The 43rd Session of the Standing Labour
?
Committee (SLC) was held on 30th
October, 2009. The State Labour
Ministers' Conference and 43rd Session
of Indian Labour Conference (ILC) are
scheduled to be held on 10.01.2010 and
February, 2010 respectively.
The Ministry has initiated preparing
?
Results Framework Document (RFD)
starting from for the year , 2009 which
has been finalized.
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