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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Exhibition cum Awareness Meet on Initiatives
25th May 2015
Press Release
An Exhibition cum Awareness Meeting of the initiatives of the
Ministry of Labour and Employment in the last one year was organized
at MCD Civic Centre, New Delhi on 25th May, 2015 which was
inaugurated by Hon'ble MoS(IC), Labour & Employment shri Bandaru
Dattatreya. The exhibition highlighted various initiatives by the
Ministyry and its various organisations like ESIC, EPFO, CLC(C), DGET,
DGLW, Labour Bureau, DGMS, DGFASLI and VVGNLI. The major
initiatives included Shram Suvidha Portal, UAN for PF, National Career
Service Portal etc. A full-fledged health camp was also put up by the
ESIC. The Minister also interacted with media on this occasion. The
event was attended by a large number (close to1500) of stakeholders
form workers and employers, Senior officers from the Ministry ,
representatives from ILO Delhi and media amongst others.
Speaking on the occasion , MoS(IC), Labour & Employment Shri
Bandaru Dattatreya reiterated the commitment of the Government for
protecting the interest of workers and bringing inclusive growth in the
country.
He said that Industrial peace and harmony can be achieved only
when the goals of employment and employability are in tune with the
goals of industrial development and growth. It is the vision of the
Government to have an environment which is conducive for inclusive
growth and development of the country.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment is committed towards good
governance
by
bringing transparency
and
accountability in
enforcement of Labour Laws. A number of good governance
initiatives have been taken with the help of information
technology. On the other hand Ministry is making important initiatives
to establish the dignity and respect for each and every worker in the
country through provision of social security and enhancing the avenues
and quality of employment through vocational training.
The minister, on this occasion also discussed the major initiatives by
the Ministry in last one year.
1.
Shram Suvidha Portal for Filing of Unified Online Return by the
establishments instead of filing separate Returns under different Acts.
Allotment of more than 9.5 lakh Labour Identification Number(LIN) to
establishments so far. Ministry of Labour & Employment has started Single
Unified Annual Return for 8 Labour Acts on 24.04.2015.
2.
Common Registration under 5 Central Labour Acts, by integration
with DIPP’s E-Biz Portal (WIP). The Acts covered include:

The Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952,

The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948,

The Building & Other Construction Workers (RECS) Act, 1996,

The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, and

The Inter-State Migrant Workmen(RECS) Act, 1979
3.
Allotment of Universal Account Number (UAN) to more than 4.54
crore EPF subscribers for the portability of Provident Fund benefits and to
make it hassle free and accessible
4.
The facility for the establishments to apply online for allotment of PF
Code Number was launched on 30th June 2014. More than 43 thousand
establishments across country have already registered and taken its
advantage of this service. This includes allotment of 8234 code number in
the 20 offices covering vast area, benefitting the employers which in turn
benefits the employees.
5.
24x7 Helpdesk for unclaimed Provident Fund Accounts.
6.
Online updation of member accounts for Provident Fund. On
01/04/2015, more than 15 crore accounts of the EPF members in respect
of 120 offices have been updated for the year 2014-15.
7.
Minimum pension of Rs. 1,000 per month has been guaranteed to all
the pensioners under the Employee Pension Scheme
8.
Wage ceiling for EPF benefits has been raised from Rs 6500/- to Rs.
15000/9.
Integration of ESIC and EPFO with eBiz portal for registration of the
employers for promoting ease of doing business.
10.
Online Payment of ESIC Contribution.
11.
Improved medical infrastructure for ESIC. ESIC is now providing the
entire range of benefits from Primary health care to super specialty.
12.
Process initiated for giving UWIN cards (umbrella card) for all
workers of the unorganized sector. This is a social security card to cover 1
billion people.
13.
NCVT-MIS portal launched for improved environment for vocational
training with friendly features like e certification and information loaded
for more than 11000 ITIs.
14.
IT based National Career Service (NCS) platform for employment
services. 100 model career centers to be established in 2015-16.