New Delhi:
As per the
National Sample Survey Organization data, total number of workforce in the
country in 2009-10 was 46.5 crore.
Out of this
about 2.8 crore (6%) were in the organized sector and the balance 43.7 crore
(94%) was in the organized sector. Most
of the labour laws are applicable to the organized sector only which comprises
about 6% of the total workforce.
In a written
reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Mines, Steel and Labour &
Employment Vishnu Deo Sai said the Government has prepared a comprehensive
proposal to amend the Factories Act, 1948 in order to bring in labour reforms.
The major
amendments proposed include --- Relaxation of restrictions on night work for
women in factories subject to certain conditions; Increase in limit of overtime to 100
hours (existing 50 hours) in a quarter; Introduction of a new Sub section
regarding compounding of offences;
Provisions of Personal Protective Equipment for safety of Workers/ More
precautions against fumes and gases; Empowerment of Central Government to make
Rules (presently only State Governments make Rules).
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