Matribhumi Samachar English
A roundtable meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, with representatives from Central Trade Union Organisations (CTUOs) in New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Smt. Shobha Karandlaje along with senior officials of Ministry were also present on the occasion.
The focus of the discussion in this introductory meeting with trade unions, was the newly proposed Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, announced in the recent Union Budget besides other labour welfare-oriented measures.
Addressing the CTUOs, Dr. Mandaviya reiterated the Government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the labour force, recognizing it as the backbone of the nation’s economic growth and development. He added that the trade unions are the voice of our workers, and their insights are invaluable to shaping policies that are not only effective but also fair and inclusive.
A presentation on proposed ELI scheme also was made during the meeting.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya invited suggestions from the trade unions regarding the formulation of the ELI scheme. He emphasized that the ELI scheme has been designed to encourage businesses to generate more employment as well as to provide meaningful and sustainable jobs for the youth of our country.
During the meeting, Dr. Mandaviya stressed that the input of the trade unions is valuable to ensure that it serves the interests of all stakeholders.
Representatives from various CTUOs shared their perspectives on the scheme as well as other labour welfare measures being taken by the government. Dr Mandaviya assured the trade unions that such meetings will be a continuous process and the government looks forward to seeking valuable inputs of trade unions to ensure that policies and schemes are formulated in a manner that promote fairness, inclusivity and equitable growth.
