Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated a regional meeting with five States/UTs of Central India viz. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi in Lucknow today. This marks the fifth in a series of six regional meetings planned by the Ministry of Labour and Employment with all States/UTs, emphasizing the spirit of Cooperative Federalism.
The meeting focused on discussions around labour reforms, the eShram Portal, Building & Other Construction Workers (BoCW) and employment generation, reflecting the Government’s commitment to inclusive development and welfare of all sections of the workforce.
In her address, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Karandlaje, emphasised the critical role States must play in the successful implementation of the Labour reforms. Today’s meeting was held with the objective to interact closely with States, identify gaps, address concerns and draw up the way forward in a collaborative manner. She encouraged all participating States to align their steps with other States and with the overall vision laid out by the Central Government. She highlighted the role of States in ensuring welfare of the unorganised workers and motivated State officials to utilise various mechanisms created by the Ministry, including e-Shram.