PMINDIA
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said it is essential for Indian society to develop a consciousness towards “dignity of labour.” He was addressing the inaugural session of the Indian Labour Conference in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister said, in Indian culture, the worker is traditionally regarded as “Vishwakarma.” The country cannot be happy, if the worker is unhappy, the Prime Minister added. Emphasizing that laws alone would not bring about the desired objective, the Prime Minister said it was the combined effort of the labour unions, the industrialists and the Government, which would lead to results which were in the interest of the nation’s economy. The Prime Minister said successful examples of this kind are worth emulation. He said every effort would be made to modify laws through consensus. As part of the concept of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,” the Prime Minister said obsolete and unnecessary laws were being weeded out.
The Prime Minister called for giving importance to innovation among the workers. He asked how many industrialists had encouraged innovative workers to become entrepreneurs. In this context he recalled the recognition that had been given to innovators in the Indian Army, on the previous Army Day. He said Labour Unions too should join in the effort to nurture innovation. The Prime Minister said there is a thin line that separates the good of the industry and the good of the industrialist. Similarly, he added, there is a thin line that separates the good of the worker and the good of the labour union; the good of the nation and the good of the government.
The Prime Minister said 4.67 crore workers now have a portable Provident Fund Account, through a Universal Account Number, which connects them to an online network. He also mentioned other welfare initiatives of the Government, such as raising minimum pension to Rs. 1000.
The function also marked the launch of the National Career Service Portal, and ESIC 2.0: reform initiatives of the ESIC.
Union Ministers Shri Arun Jaitley and Shri Bandaru Dattatreya were present on the occasion.
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There is a wrong habit which has crept in, we do not respect our labour enough: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
As a society, we need to respect the Dignity of Labour: PM Shri @narendramodi https://t.co/0qJHDLCg9n — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
I am confident that we will be able to address the challenges ahead & proceed with reforms with everyone’s consensus: PM Shri @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
It is my effort to simplify the laws so that even the poorest are able to understand their rights and avail them: PM Shri @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
Government, Industrialists & Labour Organisations; all of us need to think how much stress we have given on innovation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
I was pleasantly surprised on seeing the various practical innovations done by our Armed forces: PM Shri @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
We are concerned for the labour who is employed, but we are also concerned for the people who are unemployed: PM Shri @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
If we want to move ahead, we need to give opportunities to our youth. Giving opportunities to apprentices is the need for the hour: PM Modi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
When we formed the Govt, people used to get paltry sums as pensions. We have come up with a minimum pension of Rs 1000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
I have seen and experienced poverty, I do not need to go somewhere with a camera-man to know about poverty: PM Shri @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
We are concerned about the health of our labour. All their medical records will now be available online : PM Shri @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
We have come up with 3 important schemes to ensure social security for even the unorganised labour: PM Shri @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 20, 2015
Talked about importance of ‘dignity of labour’ at Indian Labour Conference and launched National Career Service Portal & ESIC 2.0.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2015
Talked about Centre’s efforts towards welfare of workers & emphasised on innovation that will benefit workers. http://t.co/Ta7Wi5OCi0
— NarendraModi(@narendramodi) July 20, 2015
I’m glad that 4.67 croreworkers now have portable PPF Account through Universal Account Number, which connects them to an online network.
— NarendraModi(@narendramodi) July 20, 2015
It is with the combined efforts of labour unions, industry and the government that our economy will scale newer heights.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2015