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Delhi Aligns Labour Rules With Centre For Worker Social Security

Delhi's Labour Minister Kapil Mishra has directed officials to expedite the process of bringing unorganised, gig, platform, and construction workers under social security coverage. He emphasised aligning Delhi's rules with the Central Government's four consolidated Labour Codes to ensure national uniformity and avoid worker inconvenience. The directive aims to swiftly and transparently deliver welfare scheme benefits to these worker groups. Mishra stated that worker welfare is the Delhi Government's highest priority and warned against any delays in finalising the rules.

Key Points: Delhi To Align Labour Code Rules With Central Government

  • Expedite social security for gig workers
  • Align state rules with Central codes
  • Study Central Government's pre-published rules
  • Finalise rules for timely worker benefits
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Delhi's Labour Code rules should be aligned with Central rules to ensure maximum benefits for workers: Kapil Mishra

Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra directs alignment of state labour rules with Central codes to expedite social security for unorganised workers.

"Delhi's rules be aligned with the Central rules to maintain uniformity - Kapil Mishra"

New Delhi, January 16

Delhi's Labour Minister, Kapil Mishra, on Friday directed that the process of bringing unorganised workers, gig and platform workers, and construction workers under the ambit of social security be expedited, and that the rules be aligned with those of the Central Government.

On Friday, the Labour Minister chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparedness related to the publication and notification of rules framed under the Code on Social Security, 2020, aimed at extending various welfare benefits to these workers.

The Code on Social Security provides for the constitution of Welfare Boards for unorganised and construction workers and for the formulation of welfare schemes for them. During the meeting, the Cabinet Minister was briefed on the preparedness related to the publication and notification of rules framed under all four Labour Codes, including the Code on Social Security, 2020. The meeting was attended by the Labour Commissioner and other senior departmental officers.

The Labour Minister directed that the benefits of schemes reach unorganised workers, gig and platform workers, and construction workers swiftly and transparently.

Kapil Mishra stated that the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has consolidated 29 existing labour laws into four Labour Codes--the Code on Wages, the Code on Industrial Relations, the Code on Social Security, and the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions.

The objective of these Labour Codes is to protect workers' rights, promote Ease of Doing Business, and expand social security coverage. Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, unorganised workers and gig/platform workers have been included to extend various social security benefits to them.

Similarly, construction workers who were earlier covered under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996, have now been brought under the ambit of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Kapil Mishra directed that the pre-published rules of the Central Government be studied in detail and, wherever necessary, Delhi's rules be aligned with the Central rules to maintain uniformity across the country and avoid any inconvenience to workers.

The Labour Minister further instructed officials to finalise all rules at the earliest so that maximum benefits under all four Labour Codes can be made available to workers in Delhi in a timely manner.

He emphasised that the welfare and interests of workers are the Delhi Government's highest priority and that no delay in this regard will be tolerated.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is a welcome step. The gig economy is huge in Delhi NCR. But the real test is implementation. We've seen schemes announced before with little follow-through. Transparency in disbursing benefits is key.
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Aman W
Consolidating 29 laws into 4 codes should simplify things for small business owners like me. Ease of Doing Business is important, but not at the cost of worker welfare. Hope the balance is maintained.
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Sarah B
As someone who works with migrant construction workers, I appreciate the focus on uniformity. Workers often don't know their rights when they cross state borders. A national framework is essential.
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Vikram M
"No delay will be tolerated" – good to hear that stern directive from the Minister. The construction sector employs crores. Their health and accident insurance under this code can be life-changing. Let's see execution on the ground.
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Kriti O
Respectfully, while alignment is good, Delhi should also consider adding state-specific benefits if needed. Our population density and cost of living are unique. A one-size-fits-all central rule may not address all local issues.

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