LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
POLICY NOTE
DEMAND No.32
LABOUR, FACTORIES, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
2012 – 2013
S.T. CHELLAPANDIAN Minister for Labour
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Government of Tamil Nadu 2012
INDEX
SL. NO. CONTENTS PAGE
NO.
I. LABOUR DEPARTMENT
1 Labour Courts 4
2 Enforcement of Acts & Rules 5
3 Minimum Wages Act, 1948 15
4 Social Security 16
5 Welfare of Beedi Workers 21
6 Consumer Protection 23
7 Eradication of Child Labour 25
8 Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board 30
9 Unorganised Workers Welfare Boards 34
10 Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies 43
II. INSPECTORATE OF FACTORIES
11 Regulatory Functions 48
12 Health, Safety, Training and Development 54
III. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT
13 Performance of the Employment Exchanges 62
14 Vocational Guidance Activities 64
15 Private Sector Placements 65
16 Special Cells for Differently Abled Persons 66
17 Coaching-cum-Guidance Centers for SC / ST Youth 67
18 Unemployment Assistance Scheme 69
19 Major Skill Development Training Programme 72
20 Craftsmen Training Scheme 72
21 Government Industrial Training Institutes 73
22 Apprenticeship Training Scheme 80
23 Upgradation of Government ITIs under PPP mode 83
24 Tamil Nadu Skill Development Mission 84
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OVERSEAS MANPOWER CORPORATION LIMITED 87
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DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES (ESIS) 89
VI
EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND SCHEME (GOI) 100
VII PART-II SCHEMES, 2012-2013 103
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I. LABOUR DEPARTMENT
Tamil Nadu is home to 38,379 factories,
3,15,572 shops and establishments and provides
employment to more than 2.79 crore of workers.
8% of this work force is in the organised sector and
92% in the unorganised sector. A progressive,
industrialised and investment friendly State has
a strong manufacturing base and a thriving tertiary
sector. The State has a well-developed labour
market that is characterised by cordial industrial
relations, a long history of trade unionism, collective
bargaining and effective labour administration.
Sustained economic growth, multiple
employment opportunities and reduced availability of
skilled labour characterise the Industrial relations
dynamics of the State today. Secondary and Tertiary
sectors have seen differential growth rates and have
impacted the Industrial relations scenario in different
ways.
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The secondary sector has seen substantial
foreign direct investments in technology intensive
sectors like the automobile industry (automotive).
This has thrown up challenges of harmonizing
cross cultural differences and integrating global
management practices with local work contexts.
The phenomenal growth seen in the tertiary sector in
recent times has led to increasing demand for highly
qualified human resources. Rapidly changing
technological advances coupled with high rates of
employee attrition have changed the dynamics and
paradigms of employer-employee engagement like
never before.
Increased life expectancy and improved
quality of life have changed the demographic profile
of the labour force. The labour force is increasingly
becoming old and living longer. Provision of social
security and health facilities becomes important.
The labour department strives to keep abreast of
this rapidly changing scenario through effective
enforcement of various laws and timely delivery of
social security benefits to the employees.
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The Labour Department enforces labour
legislations to protect the rights of workers and
to ensure their welfare. Eradication of child labour in
this State, enforcing Legal Metrology Act for
consumer protection and welfare and provision
of various social security measures through
Unorganised Workers Welfare Boards are some of
the important activities of the department.
Industrial Relations
Maintenance of industrial peace is essential for
achieving the objectives of growth and prosperity.
Progressive management and responsible labour
behaviour are the prerequisites for harmonious
industrial relations. Close collaboration at all levels
between the employer and the employees are
a prerequisite for increased productivity, quality
enhancement and cost effective production of goods
and services. The Labour department facilitates the
resolution of disputes and promotes harmonious
relations between the employers and employees for
achieving the objectives of economic growth and
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prosperity. During the year 2011-12, the conciliation
officers of the department have resolved 4,348
disputes.
Some of the major disputes resolved are:-
1. Strike by nurses in leading hospitals in the Chennai.
2. Strike by 7,000 Power loom owners and
workers in Sankarankoil taluk of Tirunelveli district.
3. Strike by 1,00,000 Power loom owners and workers in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts.
4. Wage revision for 1,00,000 hosiery workers in Tiruppur district.
5. 46 strikes and 9 lockouts in various industries.
Labour Courts
There are 12 Labour Courts in the State. They
are functioning at Chennai (4), Vellore (2), Salem,
Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai and
Tirunelveli. Labour Courts adjudicate on matters
specified in the Second Schedule to the Industrial
Disputes Act, 1947.
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The State Government have issued orders for
creating sufficient infrastructure for effective
implementation/enforcement of the awards passed
by the Labour Courts and the Industrial Tribunal.
Government have accorded sanction for 34 additional
posts for the creation of Nazareth establishment
to each of the eight units of Labour Courts
functioning in the State. Financial sanction has been
given for a sum of Rs.4.58 crore towards recurring
expenditure, furniture and computers.
Industrial Tribunal
In addition to the Labour Courts, an Industrial
Tribunal is functioning with its Headquarters at
Chennai. The Industrial Tribunal adjudicates on
matters specified in the Second and Third Schedule
to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Enforcement of Acts & Rules
Enforcement of labour legislations is an
important activity of the Labour Department.
The enforcement machinery in the department
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regularly conducts inspections and periodically
organises special drives to ensure compliance of
statutory requirements of labour laws and the laws
relating to weights and measures. The primary duty
of the enforcement officials is to ensure that the
parties concerned comply with the objectives
envisaged in the statutes and also to prosecute them
for non-compliance, if any.
The following are some of the important labour legislations enforced by the Labour Department :-
The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947
The Act regulates the conditions of
employment of persons working in shops and
commercial establishments. It provides for the
opening and closing hours of Shops and
Establishments and provision of weekly holiday with
wages. There are 3,15,572 shops and establishments
in the State. 2,91,403 inspections were made by the
enforcement officers during the year 2011–12.
29,256 cases were compounded and a sum of
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Rs.21.94 lakh was collected as compounding fee.
35 cases were disposed of by the Courts and a sum
of Rs.10,000/- was imposed as fine.
The Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958
The Act regulates the conditions of work in
catering establishments. It provides for weekly
holidays, periods of work, leave with wages,
overtime wage, etc.
There are 28,386 catering establishments in
the State. During 2011-2012, a sum of Rs.12.61 lakh
has been collected as registration and renewal fee
from the employers of catering establishments.
During the year 2011-2012, 43,404 inspections were
made, 3,947 cases were compounded and a sum of
Rs.4.55 lakh was collected as compounding fee.
The Courts have imposed fine, amounting to
Rs.3,900/- in 8 cases.
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The Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958
The Act provides for grant of National and
Festival Holidays to persons employed in Industrial
establishments.
During the year 2011-2012, 1,33,456
inspections were made. Of these 5,469 cases were
compounded and a sum of Rs.17.38 lakh was
collected as compounding fee. 19 cases were
disposed of and Rs.14,150/- was imposed as fine,
by the Courts.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
The Act provides for prompt payment of wages
to the employees, bars unauthorised deductions from
wages by the employers and provides for the
expeditious disposal of claims.
The Regional Deputy Commissioners of Labour
have been notified as authorities to hear and decide
the claims under this Act. During the year
2011-2012, 144 claims were disposed of and a sum
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of Rs.2.15 crore was ordered to be paid as wages to
the claimants. 30,487 inspections were made,
26 cases were disposed of by the Courts and a sum
of Rs.11,200/- was imposed as fine.
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
The Act regulates the employment of contract
labour in certain establishments and abolishes this
system in certain circumstances and for the matters
concerned therewith. The Government of Tamil Nadu
have prohibited the employment of contract labour in
the following processes:-
1. Bagging process of cement and printing of gunny bags in Cement Industry.
2. 19 processes in the Tamil Nadu Electricity
Board.
During the year 2011-2012, 2,188 inspections
were made. 10 cases were disposed of by the Courts
and a sum of Rs.55,000/- was imposed as fine.
426 establishments were registered as principal
employers and 610 licenses were issued. A sum of
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Rs.8.42 lakh was collected by way of registration and
license fees.
A State Advisory Contract Labour Board has
been constituted under the Chairmanship of the
Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment
Department, to advise the Government on the
administration of this Act.
The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979
The Act regulates the employment of Inter
state migrant workers and their conditions of service.
During the year 2011-2012, 179 inspections were
made. 128 establishments were registered and
262 licenses were issued. A sum of Rs.91,795/- was
collected by way of registration and license fees.
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The Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act, 1981
The Act provides for conferment of permanent
status to workmen in an industrial establishment
who have been in continuous service for 480 days in
a period of 24 calendar months. During the year
2011-2012, 1,847 inspections were made and 86
applications were disposed.
The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961
The Act regulates the welfare of motor
transport workers and conditions of their work.
The number of motor transport undertakings
registered is 2,313, consisting of 1,25,878 workers.
A sum of Rs.3.01 lakh was collected by way of
registration fee. During the year 2011-2012,
2,428 inspections were made. 791 cases were
compounded and a sum of Rs.2.12 lakh was
collected as compounding fee. 34 cases were
disposed of by the Courts and a sum of Rs.16,800/-
was imposed as fine.
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The Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1955
The Act regulates the conditions of service of
working journalists and other persons employed in
newspaper establishments. The remuneration of
working journalists and other persons employed in
the newspaper establishments is fixed by the Wage
Board constituted by the Central Government.
During the year 2011-2012, 57 inspections were
carried out.
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
The Act requires employers of industrial
establishments to define conditions of employment of
workers under certified Standing Orders. The Zonal
Joint Commissioners of Labour have been notified as
Certifying Officers under this Act. During the year
2011-2012, 298 standing orders of industrial
establishments were certified.
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The Trade Unions Act, 1926
The Act provides for the registration of trade
unions and lays down the law relating to the
registration of trade unions.
The Regional Deputy Commissioners of Labour
have been notified as Additional Registrars of Trade
Unions to register the Trade Unions. The total
number of Trade Unions registered is 12,279.
During the year 2011-2012, 322 Trade Unions were
registered and a sum of Rs.46,500/- was collected as
registration fees and amendment fees.
The Plantations Labour Act, 1951
The Act provides for regulation of the
conditions of work in plantations. The Act is
applicable to any land used or intended to be used
for growing Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cinchona and
Cardamom. It mandates registration of plantations
with an extent of 5 hectares or more and employing
15 or more persons.
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There are 2,219 Plantations covering an area
of 61,604 hectares and employing 84,695 workers in
Tamil Nadu. 678 registered plantations cover an area
of 53,232 hectares and employ 77,040 workers.
1,541 unregistered plantations cover an area of
8,372 hectares and employ 7,655 workers.
Under this Act, employers are to provide
housing, medical care, protective clothing, drinking
water, etc. free of cost to the workers. The Act is
enforced by 10 Inspectors of Plantations and
2 Medical Officers in the cadre of Assistant Civil
Surgeon (Plantations) of this department.
The Inspectors of Plantations are based in Ooty,
Coonoor, Kothagiri, Gudalur, Pandhalur, Valparai,
Yercaud, Theni, Batlagundu and Nagercoil. The
Medical Officers in the cadre of Assistant Civil
Surgeon (Plantations) inspect the dispensaries and
hospitals maintained by the employers. They are
based in Ooty and Nagercoil.
The Plantation Labour Housing Advisory Board,
a Statutory Board has been constituted under the
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Chairmanship of the Secretary to Government,
Labour and Employment Department. This Board
ensures provision of proper housing facilities to the
plantation labour.
The Plantation Labour Advisory Committee is a
tripartite committee headed by the Commissioner of
Labour. This committee enforces the various
provisions of the Plantation Labour Act and Rules.
During the year 2011-2012, 1,924 inspections
were made. 91 cases were disposed of by the
Courts and a sum of Rs.3.54 lakh was levied as fine.
THE MINIMUM WAGES ACT, 1948
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for
fixing minimum rates of wages in certain
employments. This Act seeks to ensure not only the
sustenance of life but also preservation of efficiency
of the worker. The Act applies to the employments
that are included in the Schedule to the Act.
In Tamil Nadu, 91 employments have been included
in the Schedule. Minimum wages have been fixed for
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72 employments such as shops and establishments,
general engineering, construction, catering,
plantation, tanneries and leather manufacturing, etc.
The minimum wage is revised once in 4 years. While
fixing the minimum wages, variable Dearness
Allowance is added to neutralise the cost of living.
The Regional Deputy Commissioners of Labour
have been notified as authorities to hear the claims
under Section 20(1) of the Minimum Wages Act.
During the year 2011-2012, 1,56,054 inspections
were carried out and 60 prosecutions were launched.
1,030 claims were disposed of and Rs.2.38 crore was
ordered to be paid to the claimants.
SOCIAL SECURITY
The following Acts which provide social
security to workers are being enforced by the
Department:-
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
The Act provides for the payment of gratuity
to the employees. Gratuity is paid to an employee on
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superannuation/retirement or resignation, if he/she
has put in a continuous service for a period of not
less than five years. Gratuity is also paid on death
or disablement due to accident or disease.
The Assistant Commissioners of Labour in
the office of the Regional Deputy Commissioners
of Labour, have been notified as Controlling
Authorities and the Zonal Joint Commissioners of
Labour, as Appellate Authorities, under this Act.
During the year 2011-2012, 2,899 claims were
disposed of and a sum of Rs.2.87 crore was ordered
to be paid to the claimants.
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
The Act provides for the payment of bonus to
persons employed, on the basis of profit or
production or productivity. The Act provides for the
payment of bonus to persons employed by factories
and establishments, where 10 or more persons are
employed. This Act applies to establishments covered
under the Act and bonus is payable even if the
number of employees subsequently falls below 10.
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A minimum bonus of 8.33% has to be paid,
irrespective of the financial condition of the
establishments. The Act prescribes a formula for
calculating the bonus when a company makes profit.
Every employee drawing wages not exceeding
Rs.10,000/- per month and has worked for at least
30 days in an accounting year, is eligible for bonus.
Maximum bonus payable under the Act is 20%.
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Act regulates the employment of women
for certain periods before and after childbirth and
provides for the payment of certain maternity
benefits.
This Act provides for 12 weeks leave with
wages for childbirth (6 weeks before delivery and
6 weeks after delivery), one-month medical leave on
medical certificate and 6 weeks leave for
miscarriage. It provides for the payment of medical
bonus of Rs.2,500/-, if no pre-natal and post-natal
care is provided by the employer free of cost. During
the year 2011-2012, 12,339 inspections were made.
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The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
The Act provides for the payment of equal
remuneration to men and women workers and for
the prevention of discrimination on the ground of sex
against women in the matter of employment.
The Government have constituted an Equal
Remuneration Advisory Committee (a Tripartite
Committee) headed by the Secretary to Government,
Labour and Employment Department, to advise the
Government on increasing employment opportunities
for women. During the year 2011-2012, 13,210
inspections were made.
The Tamil Nadu Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act, 1981
The Act provides for the payment of
subsistence allowance during the period of
suspension. The Assistant Commissioners of Labour
in the office of the Regional Deputy Commissioners
of Labour have been notified as Authorities and the
Regional Deputy Commissioners of Labour as
Appellate Authorities under this Act. During the year
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2011-2012, 276 claims were disposed of and a sum
of Rs.58.50 lakh was ordered to be paid.
The Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923
The Act provides for compensation to workers
in the event of death or loss of earning capacity due
to accidents arising out of and in the course of their
employment. The Regional Deputy Commissioners of
Labour have been notified as Commissioners to hear
and decide on the claims under this Act.
The compensation amount awarded is to be
deposited by the employers/Insurance Companies.
In case of default in depositing the amount awarded,
the Deputy Commissioners of Labour initiate action
to recover the amount through District Collectors
under the Revenue Recovery Act. During the year
2011-2012, 2,985 cases were disposed of and a sum
of Rs.23.10 crore was ordered to be paid as
compensation.
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WELFARE OF BEEDI WORKERS
The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966
The Act provides for the welfare of the workers
in beedi and cigar establishments and regulates
the conditions of their work. 2,37,029 beedi workers
(industrial and home workers) are engaged
in 1,548 beedi establishments in the State. 4,180
inspections were made by the department and 438
cases were disposed of by the Courts with a fine of
Rs.1.11 lakh. A sum of Rs.1.22 lakh has been
collected as license fee for registration and renewal
of beedi establishments.
Revised Integrated Housing Scheme for Beedi Workers
This scheme is intended to ameliorate the
housing shortage among the beedi workers.
All the Welfare Schemes, including the Housing
Scheme for Beedi Workers, are being implemented
by the Government of India directly under the Beedi
Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1976.
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The Revised Integrated Housing Scheme, 2007
for beedi workers is being implemented through
the Welfare Commissioner under Labour Welfare
Organisation of the Union Ministry of Labour.
The unit cost of each dwelling unit is Rs.45,000/-.
The Government of India provides a subsidy of
Rs.40,000/- to the beneficiary. The beneficiary is
expected to contribute Rs.5000/- as his share.
In lieu of the workers contribution, the State
Government have ordered to provide a subsidy of
Rs.5,000/- per house, which is released to
the Welfare Commissioner, Hyderabad after the
administrative approval is granted.
Due to hike in cost of raw materials and labour
charges, most of the beedi workers are unable to
construct houses on their own at the unit cost of
Rs.45,000/- per house. The beneficiary has to own a
house site for being eligible to avail subsidy under
this scheme. Because of all these constraints, only
785 beneficiaries could avail benefit under the
scheme for the past 4 years.
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Revision of unit cost and enhancement of subsidy
The State Government have examined the
matter in the light of various representations
received and the difficulties faced by the beedi
workers. The State Government have issued orders
increasing the unit cost for construction of the house
from Rs.45,000/- to Rs.1,00,000/- on par with the
unit cost of houses constructed under the Indira
Awas Yojana Scheme. The State Government have
enhanced the subsidy from Rs.5,000/- to
Rs.60,000/- per house. There by, the beedi workers
can avail Rs.1.00 lakh for construction of their
house.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 establishes and
enforces standards of weights and measures.
It regulates trade and commerce in weights,
measures and other goods which are sold or
distributed by weight, measure or number.
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The Deputy Commissioner of Labour
(Inspections), Chennai has been notified as the
Controller of Legal Metrology for the entire State of
Tamil Nadu. The Controller of Legal Metrology and
his field officers enforce the Legal Metrology Act,
2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged
Commodities) Rules, 2011.
During the year 2011-2012, a sum of
Rs.72.92 lakh has been collected as license fee and
Rs.18.95 crore has been collected as stamping fee.
3,53,539 inspections were made. During the year
2011-2012, 8,658 cases were compounded and
Rs.63.51 lakh has been collected as compounding
fee. 10 cases were disposed of by the Courts and
Rs.9,600/- was imposed as fine.
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
During the year 2011-2012, a sum of
Rs.95,205/- has been collected as Registration fee
for issue of Registration certificates for packing of
commodities. 1,34,802 inspections were made.
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3,879 cases were compounded and a sum of
Rs.30.92 lakh was collected by the Department.
Rs.30,600/- was imposed as fine in 18 cases by
court.
ERADICATION OF CHILD LABOUR
The State Government attaches great
importance to the eradication of child labour and has
taken various steps to eradicate this social evil. The
number of child labour in the State has decreased
from 4.19 lakh in 2001 to 13,446 in 2011. Strict and
Vigilant enforcement coupled with mainstreaming of
rescued Child Labour are the corner stones of this
approach.
Enforcement
Enforcement is one of the important strategies
of the action plan for eradication of Child Labour.
In order to strengthen enforcement and launch a
multi stakeholder attack on this practice, a District
Level Task Force has been constituted in all districts
under the chairmanship of the District Collector.
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The following statutes, prohibiting employment
of children, are implemented by the Inspectors
of Labour and Inspectors of Factories:-
1. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
2. The Factories Act, 1948.
3. The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961.
4. The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966.
5. The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.
6. The Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958.
During the year 2011-2012, 1,26,264
establishments were inspected through regular,
special and surprise inspections, including the
raids conducted by the teams formed under the
District Level Task Force. 60 Violations noticed,
23 prosecutions lodged and child labour rescued and
rehabilitated. 26 cases (including previous pending)
ended in conviction and a fine of Rs.3.05 lakh has
been collected.
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Awareness Generation
June 12th in every year is observed as
“Anti Child Labour Day” to create awareness among
the public. All districts have taken up various
activities for awareness creation like oath taking in
schools and Government offices, rallies, human
chains and awareness campaigns. At the state level
Anti Child Labour Day, message from the Hon’ble
Chief Minister was published in various Tamil and
English dailies.
Hon’ble Chief Minister awarded the shield to
the District Collector of Salem for the outstanding
performance in eradication of child labour for the
year 2009. The award was presented during the
Collectors’ Conference held on 14.11.2011.
Children’s day celebrations organised at the
State level, was attended by the Hon’ble Minister for
Labour, Worshipful Mayor of Chennai Corporation
and other dignitaries. A large contingent of National
Child Labour Project school children and NGOs
working in the sector attended.
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Mainstreamed students from National Child
Labour Project Special Schools who scored high
marks in 10th and 12th Standard Public
Examinations were given cash awards and the best
Special Training Centre teachers were felicitated for
their work.
National Child Labour Project
National Child Labour Project is being
implemented in the 16 districts of Chennai,
Coimbatore, Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Erode,
Krishnagiri, Kancheepuram, Namakkal, Thoothukudi,
Tirunelveli, Tiruvallur, Trichy, Tiruvannamalai,
Salem, Vellore and Virudhunagar.
12,920 rescued child labour are studying in
359 special training centres. 3,357 children were
mainstreamed during the academic year 2011-12.
A stipend of Rs.150/- p.m., educational materials
and Pre vocational training are provided to children
under the NCLP. Mid-day meal, free uniform, free
medical checkup and free bus pass are provided by
the State Government to all the NCLP Children.
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A cash assistance of Rs.250/- per month was
provided to all mainstreamed child labour pursuing
higher studies. The State Government have now
issued orders enhancing the assistance to Rs.500/-.
This will be available for all child labour,
mainstreamed from NCLP and pursuing higher
studies in Arts colleges, Polytechnics and Professional
colleges and will be available to them till they
complete the course.
Integrated Child Protection Programme in Dharmapuri and Salem Districts
Integrated Child Protection Programme (ICPP)
is being implemented in collaboration with UNICEF
to improve the quality of life for children up to the
age of 14 years engaged in employment in cotton
seed and cotton farming in the Districts of
Dharmapuri and Salem.
150 Para Teachers and 30 Block Coordinators
appointed During the year 2010-2011, were provided
Activity Based Learning training. Village level child
rights committee meetings were conducted every
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month and child friendly village planning exercises
were undertaken in 175 Village Panchayats.
Workshops were conducted for cotton seed farmers
and line Department officials in 50 Panchayats.
Water and sanitation surveys were completed
in all the Government schools. Concerned officials
have been requested for providing these facilities,
wherever absent. The Commissioner of Labour
monitors and reviews the progress of the project
every Quarter.
TAMIL NADU LABOUR WELFARE BOARD
The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board was
constituted under the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare
Fund Act, 1972 in the year 1975. It implements
various welfare schemes for the benefit of the
organised labour on a contributory basis. The Hon’ble
Minister for Labour is the Chairman of the Board.
The Board has 5 Employees’ representatives,
5 Employers’ representatives, 4 Government
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representatives, 3 Members of the Legislative
Assembly and 2 Women representatives.
In order to implement various labour welfare
schemes, the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board
receives contributions from the employees
and employers of the Factories, Plantations,
Motor Transport Undertakings and Shops and
Catering Establishments. The employees of the
above establishments contribute Rs.7/- and the
employers contribute Rs.14/- per worker per year.
The Government of Tamil Nadu contributes Rs.7/-.
The Board also receives fine amount imposed by the
Courts and also compounding fees collected by the
Labour department against the employers for
violation of various Labour Acts and Rules.
Financial Assistance
The Board runs 71 welfare centers where
facilities like pre-school, reading room and tailoring
training facilities are made available. During the year
2011-2012, 25,424 workers and their wards have
availed assistance and an amount of Rs.1.05 crore
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has been spent on various welfare schemes as
indicated below:-
Labour Welfare Schemes
1 Labour Welfare Centres
Have facilities like Tailoring Section, Pre-school and Reading Room.
2 Scholarships for various courses
Post Graduate Course - Rs.3,000/-, Graduate Course - Rs.2,400/-, Diploma Course - Rs.1,440/-, Higher Secondary Course - Rs.1,200/- I.T.I. Course - Rs.1,000/-.
3 Educational incentive
S.S.L.C. and Higher Secondary Course 1st Prize Rs.1,000/-, 2nd Prize Rs.500/- and 3rd Prize Rs.250/-in each Educational District
4 Book allowance Post-Graduate Course - Rs.750/-, Graduate Course - Rs.500/-, Diploma Course - Rs.250/- and Higher Secondary Course - Rs.180/-
5 Assistance for Basic Computer Training
Rs.1,000/- for five employees/ dependants in each district.
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6 Marriage assistance
Rs.5,000 for female Rs.3,000/- for male workers and their wards.
7 Spectacles assistance
Up to Rs.500/-
8 Typewriting/ Shorthand assistance
Typewriting in Higher Rs.600/-, Typewriting in Lower Rs.1,000/-, Shorthand Inter High Speed Rs.750/-, Shorthand Lower and Higher Rs.1500/-
9 Funeral Expenses
Rs.2,000/- to the Legal Heir.
10 Hearing Aid, Artificial Limbs & Three Wheelers
Up to Rs.1,000/- for Hearing Aid, Govt. prescribed fee for artificial limbs and free supply of three wheelers.
11 T.B. Wards in various sanatoria
Tiruppur, Tambaram Sanatorium, Asaripallam (Kanyakumari), Austinpatti (Madurai) & Kizhpennathur (Tiruvannamalai District)
12 Holiday Homes for workers
Mamallapuram, Courtallam and Valparai.
13 Jeeva Illam, Chennai.
A rest house for Trade Union Representatives
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Magazine for Workers
The Board brings out a monthly magazine
“Uzhaippavar Ulagam”, which consists of court
judgments, labour Acts, question and answers,
consumer price index for the benefit of the workers,
employers and also the public. At present,
5,462 members have subscribed to this magazine.
The price of the magazine is Rs.7/- per copy and
an annual subscription Rs.80/-; life subscription
Rs.750/-.
UNORGANISED WORKERS WELFARE BOARDS
The Tamil Nadu Manual Workers (Regulation
of Employment and Conditions of Work) Act, 1982
regulates the employment of manual workers, their
conditions of work, security of their employment and
provides for social security to manual workers
engaged in 69 employments included in the Schedule
to the Act. Tamil Nadu was one of the pioneer states
to promulgate such an Act. The State Government
have established 17 Unorganised Workers Welfare
Boards under the Act.
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Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board
Under section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Manual
Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions
of Work) Act, 1982, the State Government
established the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers
Welfare Board on 30.11.1994 and formulated the
Tamil Nadu Manual Workers (Construction Workers)
Welfare Scheme in 1994.
The scheme provides welfare measures for
manual workers engaged in construction or
maintenance of dams, bridges, roads or in any other
building operation. The financial resources for
implementing the scheme are drawn from the
“Manual Workers General Welfare Fund”. The State
Government have notified that all individuals or
agencies engaged in any construction work shall
pay 0.3% of the total estimated cost of the proposed
construction work towards the fund. The fund is
collected by local bodies while sanctioning the
building permit and remitted to the Tamil Nadu
Construction Workers Welfare Board.
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Registration
A construction worker who has completed
eighteen years of age but has not completed sixty
years and is engaged in any of the thirty eight
classes of construction work (Annexure I to the
scheme) may register his name with the Board.
The registration is valid for two years and may be
renewed thereafter. No registration or renewal fee is
charged. The registered workers are issued identity
cards with registration numbers. 22,04,589 workers
have registered with the Board from its inception
till 31.03.2012.
Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board and 15 other Boards
The Government further constituted the Tamil
Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board on 17.03.1999
and formulated the Tamil Nadu Manual Workers
Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2001. This was
later substituted by the Tamil Nadu Manual Workers
Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2006.
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Registration
A manual worker who has completed eighteen
years of age but has not completed sixty years and
is engaged in any of the sixty nine employments
specified in the schedule to the Tamil Nadu Manual
Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions
of Work) Act, 1982 may register his name with these
Boards. The registration is valid for two years and
may be renewed thereafter. No registration or
renewal fee is charged. The registered workers are
issued identity cards with registration numbers.
33,24,116 workers have registered with these
Boards from its inception, till 31.03.2012.
Assistance under Welfare Schemes
Financial assistances are provided to
registered manual workers in the Unorganised
Workers Welfare Boards as detailed below :-
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Welfare Schemes of Unorganised Workers Welfare Boards
Sl. No. Type of Assistance Amount
(In Rupees)
Accident Relief Scheme
a) Accidental Death 1,00,000
1
b) Accidental Disability (based on extent of Disability)
up to 1,00,000
2 Natural Death Assistance 15,000
3 Funeral expenses Assistance 2,000
4 Educational Assistance
a) Girl Children studying 10th 1,000
b) 10th passed 1,000
c) Girl Children studying 11th 1,000
d) Girl Children studying 12th 1,500
e) 12th passed 1,500
f) Regular Degree Course with Hostel facility
1,500 1,750
g) Regular Post Graduate
Course with Hostel facility
2,000 3,000
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h) Professional Degree
Course with Hostel facility
2,000 4,000
i) Professional P. G Course with Hostel facility
4,000 6,000
j) ITI or Polytechnic with Hostel facility
1,000 1,200
5
Marriage Assistance (a) For men (b) For women
3,000 5,000
6
Maternity Assistance Miscarriage / Medical Termination of Pregnancy
6,000
3,000
7
Reimbursement of cost of Spectacles up to 500
8 Pension 1,000 per month
9
Family Pension (applicable only to Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board)
400 per month
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Social Security offices in the districts
The functions of the Welfare Boards have been
decentralized by setting up Social Security offices
headed by a Labour Officer in all the Districts with
effect from 01.11.2008. Registration, Renewal,
Processing of Claim petitions and disbursement
of assistance to the manual workers registered in all
the 17 Welfare Boards are being done by this office.
The District monitoring committee, headed by
the District Collector, monitors and supervises the
administration of the Social Security Scheme.
Financial resources
The boards are provided funds for taking up
various schemes through collection of welfare cess /
Government grants.
Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board
Every person who makes an application for
building permit to a local authority for any building /
construction work is liable to pay construction
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workers welfare cess at such percentage of the total
estimated cost of the building or construction work
as fixed by the Government.
At present, the Government notified 0.3% of
the estimated cost of such work/construction as cess
under the act, which provides necessary finance to
Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board.
This cess is collected by local authorities while
sanctioning building permit and remitted to Tamil
Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board. In case of
construction works, in which building permit is not
necessary, this cess has to be remitted directly to
Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board by
the person who undertakes such construction work.
During the period from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012,
a sum of Rs.94.78 crore was collected as cess.
Tamil Nadu Auto Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers Welfare Board
This Board functions on its own fund received
from the additional tax of 1% on Motor Vehicle Tax,
payable under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Taxation
Act. This is collected from motor transport employers
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carrying passengers or goods on roads. During the
period from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012, a sum of
Rs.9.01 crore was collected as tax.
Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board
The Government provides grants to Tamil
Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board (TNMWWB) and
other 15 Welfare Boards for implementing welfare
schemes. Government have sanctioned a sum of
Rs.73.40 crore for the year 2011-2012.
Registration, Beneficiaries and Welfare assistance
During the year 2011-2012, in the Tamil Nadu
Construction Workers Welfare Board, 1,08,394
workers were registered and a sum of Rs.29.53 crore
has been disbursed to 1,20,243 beneficiaries
as welfare assistance. The Tamil Nadu Manual
Workers Welfare Board and 14 other welfare Boards
have registered 2,82,758 workers and a sum of
Rs.72 crores has been released to the
3,49,364 beneficiaries. The Tamil Nadu Auto
Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers Workers Welfare
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Board have registered 12,478 workers and
10,060 beneficiaries have availed the assistance for
Rs.2.13 crores.
TAMILNADU INSTITUTE OF LABOUR STUDIES
Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies was
established in 1973 by the Government of
Tamil Nadu. It was registered as a society under the
Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 on
08.10.1987. It started functioning as an autonomous
body with effect from 01.04.1988. The expenditure
needed for running the institute is provided as a
Grant-in-aid by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Governing Committee is chaired by the Hon’ble
Minister for Labour. The main objectives of this
institute are:-
1. Conduct graduate, Post-graduate and Ph.D., programmes in Labour Management and award such degrees, diploma certificates.
2. To impart knowledge and skills to prospective and practicing managers, administrators and
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office bearers of Trade Unions through teaching and training.
3. To organise training programmes, seminars on
laws on Weights and Measures for the benefit of the consumers and the inspectorate and to carry on surveys in that regard.
4. Carry out research into matters concerning
personnel management and labour welfare.
5. Co-operate and collaborate from time to time, with educational and other institutions both in India and abroad as existing or as may be founded in future by exchange of teachers and scholars and through joint programmes of research, training and consultancy generally in such manner as may be conducive to the furtherance of objects of the Society;
Academic courses
The Institute is conducting B.A. (Labour
Management) and M.A. (Labour Management)
course and is affiliated to the University of Madras.
The University of Madras has recognised the Institute
for conducting research and it conducts part time
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and full time Ph.D. programmes on Labour
Management from 2001 onwards. A part time
(evening) one year “Post Graduate Diploma in
Labour Administration” (PGDLA) is offered by the
institute to cater to the needs of employed
personnel.
Capacity Building
The Institute periodically conducts Training
Programmes, Seminars, Refresher Courses,
Orientation Programmes, etc. to cater to the needs
of supervisory and managerial personnel of private
and public sector industries, trade unions, officials of
Labour and Factories Department. 30 seminars /
training programmes benefiting 2,316 persons have
been conducted, during the year 2011-2012.
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Collaboration with V.V. Giri National Labour
Institute
Two Training Programmes were conducted in
collaboration with V.V. Giri National Labour Institute.
They are:-
1. “Effective Enforcement of Labour Laws” for the
officers of the Labour Department and the
Inspectorate of Factories;
2. “Role of Conciliation and Quasi-Judicial
Officials of Labour Department” for officers of
the Labour Department.
Certificate Course in Safety & Health
A one month Certificate Course in “Safety &
Health for Supervisory Personnel working in
Hazardous Process” was conducted for the benefit of
employees of various factories.
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II. DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTORATE OF FACTORIES
The Department of Inspectorate of Factories is
effectively enforcing the Factories Act, 1948,
14 other Labour Legislations and two technical rules,
governing Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare,
in Factories registered under the Factories Act, so as
to protect the interests of the workers by ensuring
basic amenities, safe and conducive working
environment and to prevent Occupational Diseases
and control accidents.
The following two functions are broadly carried
out by the Inspectorate:-
I. Regulatory Functions
II. Health, Safety, Training and Development Functions
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REGULATORY FUNCTIONS
Inspections
To ensure compliance of all statutory
requirements of various Legislations and welfare
measures, Inspections are carried out regularly by
the officials of this department as detailed below:-
(i) Factories certified as Small Scale Industries and not engaged in dangerous operations are inspected only once in a period of five years, provided, no complaints are received or there is no incidence of accidents.
(ii) Factories certified as Small Scale Industries but engaged in Dangerous Operations as stipulated under section 87 of Factories Act, 1948 and Non – SSI units are inspected once in a period of six months.
(iii) Match and Fire Works Factories are inspected once in every three months because of the risk involved in the nature of work and to eradicate Child Labour employment.
(iv) In addition, special, holiday and check inspections are also undertaken for better
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monitoring of the safety, health and welfare provisions.
As mentioned above, 31,283 Inspections have
been made from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012.
Registration of Factories
Small Factories unaware of the legalities do
not themselves come forward to register their
Factories and to function with license. These
Factories, by the special efforts of the Inspectorate
are being identified and brought under the purview
of Factories Act, 1948 thereby ensuring Safety,
Health and Welfare measures for the workers in
these Factories. From 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012,
2111 new Factories have been brought under the
purview of the Factories Act, 1948.
Complaints
This Inspectorate takes immediate action to
sort out the grievances raised by the workers and
trade unions. From 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012,
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512 Complaints have been received and the
complaints have been enquired and disposed off.
Enforcement of Minimum Wages Act, 1948
The Minimum Wages Act, which provides for
the protection of the wage conditions of the workers
and raises their standard of living, is strictly enforced
by this Inspectorate to ensure payment of Minimum
Wages. During the year 2011-2012, 13 cases with
a claim of Rs.80.92 lakh benefiting 1,602 persons
have been settled under Section 20(1) of the
Minimum Wages Act. Moreover, 79 prosecutions
have also been launched and fine amount of
Rs.29,150/- have been realised.
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act, 1981
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments
(Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act,
1981 implemented by this Inspectorate, confers
permanent status to workmen who have put in
continuous service of 480 days within a period of
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24 calendar months. Due to the intensive effort of
the officers of this Inspectorate, 39,026 workers
have been made permanent from 01.04.2011 to
31.03.2012.
Squad Inspections
a) Child Labour
Child Labour which is considered a Social
menace is given top priority and the provisions
prohibiting employment are strictly enforced by this
Department for total eradication of Child Labour by
conducting Squad Inspections every month along
with officials of the Department of Revenue, Police
and Members of National Child Labour Project.
From 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012, 1,211 Squad
Inspections have been conducted. Further, 41 cases
have been launched wherein 24 cases have ended in
conviction and a fine amount of Rs.3.50 lakh have
been realised.
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b) Firework Factories
Due to the risk involved in the nature of work
and to monitor the safe adherence of safety
provisions in the Fireworks manufacturing Factories,
particularly during the Deepavali season, when there
is a large scale activity, special squad inspections are
carried out every year along with officials of the
Departments of Revenue, Police, Fire, etc. During
the year 2011, 860 Squad Inspections were
conducted and appropriate action initiated against
the erring managements.
Site Appraisal Committee
Site Appraisal Committee has been constituted
under section 41A of the Factories Act, 1948 in this
Department for the purpose of advising the
Government to consider the application for grant of
permission for the initial location or expansion of the
Factories involving hazardous process has considered
69 applications from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012.
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Hazardous Process Industries
In certain industries, the use of higher
quantity of raw materials or chemicals are likely to
cause material impairment, thereby safety and
health of the persons engaged in or connected therewith will be affected or may result in the
pollution of the general environment and such of
those industries are classified as Major Accident
Hazard Units. A Major Accident Hazard Control Cell
has been formed at Headquarters to recommend the
suitable safety measures to the Major Accident
Hazard Factories to prevent Industrial disasters and
also monitors the compliance of the suggestions
given by it. 29 processes have been listed as
hazardous process and from among them, 115 units
have been classified as Major Accident Hazard units
in the State. 108 Onsite Emergency plans have been
received upto March 2012, out of which 100 were
recorded subject to certain conditions. The plans in
respect of 8 industries are under consideration.
District Collectors have been nominated as the
District Emergency Authority in respect of
Off-site Emergency Plans and the Chief Inspector of
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Factories as the authority for the On-site Emergency
Plans.
Further to assess and update the operational
efficiency in the event of real emergency, Mock Drills
are conducted periodically in these Factories under
the supervision of the officers of this Department.
HEALTH, SAFETY, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS
Pressure Vessel Testing
This Department, apart from regular
enforcement of Labour Laws conducts various tests
like External, Internal, Hydrostatic, and Ultrasonic
Examinations to ensure operational Safety of the
pressure vessels installed in the Factories which are
operated above atmospheric pressure but not
covered under Indian Boilers Act. 1,02,919 External,
1,377 Internal, 17,508 Hydrostatic and 5,080
Ultrasonic Examinations have been conducted from
01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012.
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Occupational Health Monitoring
The Chief Medical Officer of the Medical Wing
functioning in this department conducts Health
Surveys and Industrial Hygiene Surveys in Factories
at periodical intervals and recommends suitable
remedial measures where Occupational Health
Hazards are noticed.
The Medical Officers at the district level
conduct periodical Medical Examinations to workers
engaged in Dangerous Operation and to workers in
canteen and issue fitness certificates. They also
certify the Adolescents working in Factories and
accompany the Child Labour squad to ascertain the
age of the child Labour, if identified.
State Safety Awards
Safety Awards are presented to the
managements every year based on their
performance in reducing accidents in their Factories.
With a view to encourage the Factory managements
to perform with better safety performance, the
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existing State Safety Award value of 1st prize
awarded to 90 managements have been enhanced
from Rs.2500/- to Rs.5000/- for each shield and the
State Safety Award value of the II prize awarded to
90 managements have been enhanced from
Rs.1500/- to Rs.4000/- for each shield.
Shram Vir Awards
To encourage the workers, Shram Vir Awards
popularly styled as “Tamilaga Arasin Uyarntha
Uzhaipalar Virudhu” are presented every year to
those who make outstanding and useful suggestions
for the improvement in Safety standards, better
working environments and improvement in
productivity.
Special Safety Awards for Firework Factories
Special Safety Awards are presented annually
to the Firework Factory managements which perform
with better safety performance without any accident.
Under this Scheme, every year 3 first prizes (Silver
Shields) worth Rs.15,000/- each; 3 second Prizes
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(Silver Shields) worth Rs.12,000/- each; and 3 third
prizes (Silver Shields) worth Rs.10,000/- each are
given to the Managements.
For selection of managements and workers for
such awards, the State Government have already
formed Committee headed by the Chief Inspector of
Factories, with experts in the respective fields as its
members.
Safety Propaganda Committee
To educate the managements and workers
about the safety precautions to be followed to avert
accidents and to review safety mechanisms in
Chemical Factories, Firework Factories, Tanneries
and Bleaching & Dyeing Units, the three Safety
Propaganda Committees constituted by this
department at Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore
have conducted 79 safety awareness campaigns
from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012.
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Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme
Under the Group Personal Accident Insurance
Scheme, with coverage of Rs.50,000/- made
mandatory on the part of the employer, to render
relief in case of death, loss of limbs, loss of
eye-sight, etc., of the insured workers in Match and
Fireworks Factories in Tamil Nadu, 1,11,402 workers
have been covered during the period from
01.07.2011 to 31.03.2012. The payment of accident
insurance is also given to the injured on 24 hour
basis and is not confined to accidents arising out of
or in the course of the actual occupation alone.
Safety Training
To educate the workers and managements on
the importance of Safety, training classes are
conducted by the district level officers in Factory
premises itself in Tamil version at free of cost. From
01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012, 483 training classes
benefiting 22,852 persons have been conducted.
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Building and Other Construction Workers Act and Rules
The officers of the Inspectorate of Factories
notified as Enforcement Officers under the Building
and Other Construction Workers Act and Rules are
inspecting and registering the establishments to
prevent accidents and to ensure welfare measures
for the workers in the construction industry. From
01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012, 965 Establishments have
been registered and 282 cases have been launched
wherein 124 cases have ended in conviction and a fine amount of Rs.1.26 lakh have been realized.
Strengthening of Factory Inspectorate
For the effective implementation of various
Legislations and welfare measures for ensuring one
of the most important policies of the Government to
protect the interest of the workers, the activities of
the department are being modernized and
strengthened. During the year 2011-2012, budgetary
allotment of Rs.75.00 Lakh and Rs.2.80 Lakh
respectively was made for replacement of 14 old
vehicles with new vehicles and purchase of computer
accessories and equipments.
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Additional Provisions relating to Safety in Fireworks Factories
To curtail the alarming increase in the
frequency of accidents and to achieve accident free
atmosphere in the Firework Factories, additional
provisions relating to safety have been incorporated
in the Schedule XXIV, under Rule 95 of the Tamil
Nadu Factories Rules, 1950.
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III. DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
EMPLOYMENT WING
Employment Exchanges register candidates,
nominate them to employers and render vocational
guidance. Employment Exchanges also collect and
compile labour market information and prepare
youth for various competitive examinations.
Organizational Structure
There is an Employment Exchange in all the
32 Revenue Districts in the State. Apart from these
there is a Special Employment Office for Differently
Abled in Chennai to assist the Differently Abled
Registrants. There is also an exclusive office in
Chennai to cater to the needs of the Unskilled and
Technical Personnel. There are two Professional and
Executive Employment Offices functioning, one at
Chennai and the other at Madurai.
Five Coaching-cum-Guidance Centers function
exclusively for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled
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Tribes at Tiruchirappalli, Cuddalore, Coimbatore,
Vellore and Tirunelveli, and also a Special Vocational
Guidance Centre for Tribal Population which functions
at Udhagamandalam.
There are four Regional Deputy Directors
(Employment) Offices functioning at Chennai,
Tiruchirappalli, Madurai and Coimbatore. There are
3 Joint Directors and 2 Deputy Directors functioning
at Headquarters at Chennai. The overall control of
the Department is vested with the Director of
Employment and training.
Performance of the Employment Exchanges
The Employment Exchanges are computerized.
They undertake registration, renewal, issuing of
identity card, nominating the registrants to various
employers as and when they notify the vacancies
etc. During the year 2011-2012, 10,65,164
candidates have registered with the Employment
Exchanges in the entire State. As on 31.03.2012,
there are 75,03,767 candidates waiting on the Live
Register of the Employment Exchanges in the State.
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During 2011, 4,79,717 HSC and 7,02,962 SSLC
passed students were registered online at their
school premises using web enabled online
registration facility.
Implementation of the Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959.
As per the Employment Exchanges
(Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959,
the number of establishments addressed and the
number of employees in the establishments covered
in respect of Public and Private Sectors for the period
upto 30.09.2011 are given below:-
For the period upto 30.09.2011
Sl. No.
Item
Public Sector
Private Sector
1
Number of Establishments addressed
12,299 14,168
2
Number of Establishments Responded
12,258 13,670
3 Total Employment 14,35,882 9,00,066
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Vocational Guidance Activities
There are 17 Vocational Guidance Units in
Tamil Nadu. The youth are given information
on higher education, employment and
self-employment opportunities. Individual
information is given to job seekers; group
discussions are conducted and occupational and
apprenticeship information provided to the students.
These units also conduct career talks, contact
employers for information on Job opportunities,
conduct career guidance exhibitions and seminars in
educational institutions. Through these units, youth
are guided to take career decision on higher
education, employment and competitive
examinations.
In 2011-12, 29,894 candidates were sent for
apprenticeship training, 1,032 career talks were
given and 31 career exhibitions were conducted.
10,354 candidates were given counselling for
self-employment.
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Study Circles
In order to train youth who appear for various
competitive examinations, study circles were
established in 30 Districts. In 2003, the Hon’ble
Chief Minister ordered the extension of the Study
Circles to 385 Panchayat Unions in the State.
The Study Circles conduct coaching classes for
various competitive examinations. For this purpose,
suitable books, monthly and weekly magazines and
study material are provided to the youth. Every year
Rs.64.20 Lakh is spent under this scheme.
In 2011-12, 894 students benefitted from this
scheme.
Private Sector Placements
With the rapid industrial development of Tamil
Nadu, opportunities in the Private Sector have
increased tremendously. The Employment Exchanges
are taking several proactive initiatives for the benefit
of unemployed youth in getting Private Sector
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Placement. In 2011-12, 10,701 persons were placed
in Private Sector.
Special Cells for Differently Abled Persons
There is an exclusive Special Employment
office for the Differently Abled Persons functioning at
Santhome, Chennai. Apart from this, there are
13 Special Cells in Coimbatore, Erode, Cuddalore,
Madurai, Nagercoil, Kancheepuram, Tiruchirappalli,
Salem, Tuticorin, Thanjavur, Udagamandalam,
Tirunelveli and Vellore. These offices identify
suitable placement opportunities for the Differently
Abled Registrants. There are 1,03,321 Differently
Abled Persons on the Live Register of Employment
Exchanges. This includes 82,410 Orthopedically
Handicapped; 10,888 visually impaired and
10,023 Hearing Impaired candidates. During the
year 2011-2012, 1,031 Differently Abled Persons
were placed.
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Coaching-Cum-Guidance Centers for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes There are 5 Coaching-Cum-Guidance Centers
meant for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes youth
functioning at Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Tiruchirappali,
Tirunelveli and Vellore.
These centers provide vocational and career
guidance to youth from SC and ST communities.
They conduct confidence building programmes for
them. They arrange shorthand/typing training
facilities for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
job seekers. These centres also co-ordinate with the
local Employment Exchanges for conducting Career
Guidance Programmes specially meant for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Apart from counseling services, these Centres
periodically organize pre-examination Training
Courses for the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
youth appearing for various competitive
examinations. 6,333 Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes candidates benefitted during the
year 2011-2012. The Department organized
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124 motivational programmes for Self Employment
and 241 career talks were given for the youth and
forwarded 2,468 applications to the nationalized
banks for financing self employment ventures.
Special Vocational Guidance Centre for Tribal Youth
There is a Special Vocational Guidance Centre
functioning at Udagamandalam. This Centre provides
guidance to students and job seekers belonging to
tribal community. They collect information on
training facilities and publish information brochures
for the benefit of tribal youth. The Vocational
Guidance Unit visits the educational institutions and
hostels run for the benefit of the Scheduled Tribes
and deliver career talks. They also provide the tribal
youth with information on higher education,
professional courses, training facilities, scholarships
and job opportunities.
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This unit also does spot registration of
scheduled tribes applicants. In 2011-12,
428 applicants were given spot registration 438 tribal
youth were counseled and 416 applicants received
individual information. 45 career talks were
delivered by the District Employment Officer. The
District Employment Officer visited 40 Tribal Schools
and Hostels during this period for counseling the
students.
Unemployment Assistance Scheme
Unemployment Assistance is given to those
who are waiting on the Live Registers of Employment
Exchanges without a job for atleast 5 years. The
assistance is given every month for three years
subject to eligibility conditions like age limit and
annual income. An amount of Rs.100/- for S.S.L.C.
failed; Rs.150/- for S.S.L.C. passed; Rs.200/- for
H.S.C. passed and Rs.300/- for graduates per month
is paid to beneficiaries. During the year 2011-12, a
sum of Rs.27.47 Crore was distributed to 1,19,624
beneficiaries.
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TRAINING WING
Skill and knowledge are the driving forces for
the economic growth and social development of any
country. Countries with higher and better levels of
skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and
opportunities of the world of work. The target group
for skill development comprises all those in the
labour force, including those entering the labour
market for the first time, those employed in
organized sector and those working in the
unorganized sector. As the proportion of working age
group of 15-59 years will be increasing steadily,
India has the advantage of the ‘demographic
dividend.’ Harnessing the demographic dividend
through appropriate skill development efforts would
provide an opportunity to achieve inclusion and
productivity within the country and also a reduction
in the global skill shortages. Large scale skill
development is thus an imminent imperative. Major
challenges of skill development initiatives is also to
address the needs of huge population by providing
skills in order to make them employable and help
them secure decent work.
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The Training Wing of this Department takes
the responsibility of producing workforce of our State
by implementing various skill training programmes
through a vast network of Government ITIs and
Private ITIs, through systematic training to ensure a
steady flow of skilled manpower in different trades to
the industries and to reduce the unemployment
problem among the educated youth.
Organisational Structure
The Directorate is located at Guindy Industrial
Estate. The Director of Employment and Training is
the Head of Department. He is assisted by two Joint
Directors in the State Headquarters and by Five
Regional Joint Directors, namely Chennai, Trichy,
Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli.
There are 62 Government ITIs functioning
across the State each with student strength from
100 to 1000. ITIs are headed by Principals in the
cadre of Training Officer/Assistant Director/Deputy
Director depending upon the trainee strength.
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The Major Skill Development Training Programmes
1. Craftsmen Training Scheme
2. Apprenticeship Training Scheme
3. Industrial Schools
4. Skill Development Initiative - Modular
Employable Skills
5. Centres of Excellence
6. Upgradation of Govt. ITI under PPP mode.
7. Skilling Initiatives of Tamil Nadu Skill Development Mission (TNSDM)
Craftsmen Training Scheme
Craftsmen Training Scheme is the most
important scheme in the field of Vocational Training,
in shaping the Craftsmen to meet the existing as well
as future manpower requirement through vast
network of ITIs in the State.
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The Main Objectives of this Scheme are
1. Impart training to the less privileged school educated youth to acquire technical skill for gainful employment.
2. Ensure steady flow of skilled workmen in
different sectors to meet the manpower requirement of the Industry.
3. Establish close interaction with the Industries on
the issues relating to exchange of technical knowledge and experience for the mutual benefit of the Industrial Training Institute as well as Industry.
4. To introduce new courses in emerging areas and to create self- sustaining courses.
5. To provide sophisticated training opportunities for women in the field of Electronic and Information Technology for gainful employment.
Government Industrial Training Institutes
There are 62 Government ITIs with a total
seating capacity of 21,736 to impart Industrial
Training to both boys and girls in 39 Engineering
and 17 Non-Engineering trades. This includes
12 Government ITIs functioning exclusively for
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women, One ITI for Scheduled Castes and One for
Scheduled Tribes.
The training period ranges from 6 months to
3 years depending upon the trades. Students
between the age of 14 and 40 are admitted in
Industrial Training Institutes. There is no upper age
limit for girls admitted in women ITIs/ women wings.
Admission is made during the month of August every
year on merit basis following the rules of reservation
in force.
Need for starting new ITIs
Every year only 23,000 youth get admitted in
the existing Government ITIs, out of 51,000 youth
applying for admission into Government ITIs. With a
strong demand for skilled workforce in Tamil Nadu,
there is a need to start more ITIs. Therefore, the
Government have decided to open new ITIs every
year in the Unserviced Areas in a phased manner.
This Government have decided to set up 10 new
ITIs. Starting of these ITIs under Public Private
Partnership is being explored.
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Concessions Offered to Trainees
During the training period, monthly stipend is
given to the trainees to encourage their active
participation in the training programme. General
Candidates (all communities with income ceiling) are
given Rs.100/month, Denotified Community
Candidates are given Rs.140/- month, Scheduled
Caste Candidates are given Rs.150/- month,
Scheduled Tribes Candidates and Burma/Srilanka
Repatriate Candidates are given Rs.175/- month.
To help the poor and downtrodden youth,
Government have issued orders to supply two sets of
Uniform and a pair of Shoes at free of cost to each
trainee. Free training and free bus pass are also
offered in all Government ITIs.
Affiliated Private Industrial Training Institutes
To supplement the efforts of the State in
producing skilled manpower to the Industry, private
participation is encouraged. At present there are
627 Private affiliated ITIs in Tamil Nadu with a total
seating capacity of 60,320.
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All India Trade Test
Trade Test is conducted for the trainees of
Government ITIs and the Private affiliated ITIs by
NCVT during July every year and Supplementary
Trade Test is conducted during February.
The Valuation of answer papers is done by Central
Evaluation System in the 5 regions viz. Chennai,
Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai and Tirunelveli. In July
2011, 31,831 trainees including the supplementary
candidates have appeared in the All India trade Test.
State and All India Skill Competition
To motivate the trainees, State skill competition
is conducted in 18 trades at the state level and the
best trainee in each trade is awarded Rs.25,000/-
and a merit certificate.
All India Skill Competition is conducted in
14 different trades every year with a view to foster
the spirit of healthy competition among the trainees
of Industrial Training Institutes of various States.
Successful trainee in each trade is given a cash
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award of Rs.50,000/- and a merit certificate by
Government of India.
Out of 47 All India Skill Competitions held so
far, Tamil Nadu alone has been declared the BEST
STATE 22 times.
These achievements bear testimony to the high
quality of training imparted in the Industrial Training
Institutes in Tamil Nadu and also to the efficiency of
the trainees.
Dr. Radhakrishnan Award
Dr. Radhakrishnan Award is given to the
Instructors who show exemplary performance in
training. Every year, 12 Best Teachers (Principal-2,
Training Officer-2, Assistant Training Officer-4 and
Junior Training Officer-4) of Government ITIs and
Private ITIs are given a cash award of Rs.10000/-
each in the form of Kisan Vikas Patra and a Merit
Certificate in order to motivate and encourage them.
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Welfare Scheme for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes To assist the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes to improve their Socio-Economic conditions for
employability, Industrial training is given in different
trades. A Government Industrial Training Institute
with 3 trades and 96 seats is functioning at
Chidambaram in Cuddalore district exclusively for
Scheduled Castes.
A Government Industrial Training Institute at
Sankarapuram in Villupuram District is functioning
exclusively for Scheduled Tribes under ‘Tribal
Sub-Plan’ with 4 trades and 104 seats.
Apart from this, 18% of the seats are reserved
for Scheduled Castes and 1% of the seats for
Scheduled Tribes in the admission in all other
Government Industrial Training Institutes.
Instructor Training
To keep pace with the rapid technological
development, Instructional staffs are deputed for
training to various institutions run by Government of
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India like Central Training Institutes and Advanced
Training Institutes. This training equips them with
the latest technology and skill. Subjects such as
Teaching Techniques, use of Audio Visual Aids in
teaching, Classroom Management etc., are covered
in the training.
Wireman Helper Competency Examination
Candidates with 21 years of age and having a
minimum work experience of 5 years with an
electrical contractor or in a recognized establishment
are eligible to appear for this examination.
The Examination is conducted once in 3 years by the
department. The last examination was held in
December 2009. 4,586 candidates had appeared for
the “Wireman Helper Competency” Examinations and
Certificates were issued to 2,521 successful
candidates by the Department.
Examination Cell
Every year, nearly 75,000 trainees are
appearing for the trade test / examination
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under Craftsmen Training Scheme, Apprenticeship
Training Scheme and Industrial School Pattern.
The examination system has been computerised and
computerised Provisional Certificates to the passed
out trainees are issued.
Apprenticeship Training Scheme
To acquire industrial skills, the ITI passed
trainees from Industrial Training Institutes/Private
ITIs are sponsored as apprentices to Industrial
establishments for training for a period ranging from
6 months to 2 years. In Tamil Nadu, Apprenticeship
Training is given in 111 Trades in 1,868 Industrial
Establishments. As of now 11,628 apprentices are
undergoing training. During Apprenticeship Training,
the apprentices are given stipend ranging from
Rs.1490/- to Rs.2220/- per month by the
establishments.
At the end of training, Trade Test at All India
level is conducted during the month of April and
October. The successful candidates are issued
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National Apprenticeship Certificate. Every year,
about 12,500 apprentices appear for the All India
Apprenticeship Trade Test.
Industrial Schools
Besides Government and affiliated Private
Industrial Training Institutes, there are 933 Private
Industrial Schools functioning in Tamil Nadu.
At present, approximately 29,900 candidates are
undergoing training. Training is offered in 110 trades
mainly in the areas like catering, tailoring, Computer
Software, beautician, Office Automation, etc.
Training period is from 45 days to 3 years.
Candidates with 8th pass qualification are admitted
for training. Eleven Industrial Schools are offering
Technical Teacher’s Training Certificate Course.
Examination is conducted at State Level and
Certificates are issued to the successful candidates
by the State Government. 45 Industrial Schools are
receiving maintenance grant from the Government.
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Skill Development Initiative - Modular Employable Skill (SDI-MES)
With an objective of enabling more number of
youth to acquire skill in a short span, short term
training modules have been introduced in
Government ITIs under the scheme of Skill
Development Initiative – Modular Employable
Scheme. MES courses are minimum skill sets
required in each skill area which make the trainees
employable. This scheme is 100% funded by the
Central Government in the form of reimbursement of
training cost to the training providers. This scheme is
implemented with the help of 61 Government ITIs,
659 private bodies including private ITIs and
corporate bodies. Free training is given and courses
are offered to candidates having qualification 5th std.
pass and above.
In order to reduce the burden for the poor students, the State Government bears this cost on their behalf. For this Rs.8.00 Crore is allotted annually by the State Government. In the year 2011-12, through Government ITIs 35,599
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candidates were trained under the Modular Employable Skill (MES).
Centers of Excellence
Government of India launched this Scheme in 2005-06. Under domestic funding, Five Government ITIs were upgraded as Centers of Excellence with Rs.1.60 Crore each. World Bank funded this scheme from the year 2006-2007 at an outlay of Rs.3.50 Crore per centre. The expenditure is shared between Central Government and State Government in the ratio of 75:25. So far 17 Government ITIs have been taken up for up-gradation into CoE and training is offered in 10 sectors to produce World class multi skilled workforce. So far Rs.49.49 Crore have been received from Government, out of which a sum of Rs.41.08 Crore have been spent.
Upgradation of Government ITIs under Public Private Partnership mode
Government of India launched this scheme in the year 2007 to improve the ITI-Industry interaction and to motivate private participation in skill development activities. 32 Government ITIs are
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under up-gradation at a total cost of Rs.80.00 Crore with an interest free loan of Rs.2.50 Crore, to each ITI funded by Government of India to upgrade itself in terms of Civil works, purchase of tools and equipments and recruitment of instructors. An Institute Management Committee headed by an Industry Partner as Chairman and ITI Principal as Member Secretary has been formed for each ITI to draw up Institute Development Plan and to execute it.
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Mission (TNSDM)
To enhance skilled workforce in the State, quantitatively and qualitatively, a State Skill Development Mission has been formed to catalyze the skill development activities in the State. New strategy will be developed to provide employment opportunity to more number of unemployed youth in the State.
Government have given administrative
sanction for Rs.20.20 Crore for implementing various
Skill Development initiatives.
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World Class Vocational Training Institute
A world class training institute under PPP to
train youth in Hi-technology areas like Aircraft
maintenance, manufacturing etc., will be set up.
CII is identifying a consultant for preparation of Detailed Project report. Courses outside the purview
of DGCA will be conducted. There is good demand for
logistics, ground handling and air cargo services
which assist mainline services. Courses under the
purview of DGCA like Aircraft Maintenance
Engineering (AME) and Pilot Training Institutes etc.
are too sophisticated & require stiff qualification
parameters & benefit few students at high cost.
Courses will be run under MES pattern which has
1200 modules of varying duration.
e-Content & Simulator Based Training
For improving the knowledge base of the ITI
students e-module & simulator based training will be
introduced in ITI training. 10 trades have been
identified in consultation with industry. Industries
and ITIs are engaged in developing curriculum and
modules.
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Smart Card for Skilled Candidates
Smart Card will be issued to the Government
ITIs and Modular Employable skill pass out to instill a
sense of pride in skilled workforce. Technical Details
are being worked out with NIC. Faculty Development Institute
A Faculty Developing Institute will be set up to ensure continuous supply of quality instructors. A Detailed Project Report is under preparation by CII. Soft Skill Training for College Students
Soft skill training programme in all Government and Government aided Arts & Science Colleges will be launched. 265 hour curriculum has been approved by the Director of Collegiate Education. Modules are being prepared by CII in consultation with National Association for Software Services Companies (NASSCOM). It is planned to target final year students of Government Arts and Science Colleges in the first phase. Skills including communication skills, presentation skills, etc. are covered. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Academy has agreed to train 5,000 students.
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IV. OVERSEAS MANPOWER CORPORATION LIMITED
Introduction Overseas Manpower Corporation Limited
was incorporated on 30.11.1978 under the
Companies Act, 1956 by the Government of Tamil
Nadu as State Public Sector Undertaking during
the tenure of Hon’ble former Chief Minister
Thiru M.G. Ramachandran for the benefit of
Tamilians who are seeking overseas employment and
in order to prevent them from the exploitation of the
unscrupulous recruitment agents. The Ministry of
Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India,
permitted the Overseas Manpower Corporation to
send thousand and above emigrants per year for
overseas employment. The main aim of the
Corporation is to recruit Indian job seekers in
General and Tamilian job seekers in particular to
overseas nations.
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Financial status During the financial year 2010-2011, the
Corporation earned a net profit of Rs.2,968/- after
tax. During the financial year 2011-2012, upto
31.03.2012, the Corporation earned Rs.1.05 lakh as
profit (unaudited).
Physical performance As on 31.03.2011, 28,720 registrants are
in the Live Register since its inception and
1,842 registrants have registered for the period from
01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012 seeking overseas
employment. Moreover, the Corporation deployed
7,713 registrants up to 31.03.2011 from its inception
and 196 registrants from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012
to various countries. Overseas Manpower
Corporation implements the Social Security Scheme
for Non-Resident Indians in association with the New
India Assurance Company Limited.
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V. DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES
(Employees’ State Insurance Scheme)
Employees’ State Insurance Scheme of India is
an integrated Social Security Scheme. The Scheme
is administered all over India by a duly constituted
corporate body called the Employees’ State
Insurance Corporation as provided under the
Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. The Scheme
has been implemented in this State in accordance
with the provisions of the Employees’ State
Insurance Act, 1948. Towards this objective, the
scheme of Employees’ State Insurance provides full
Primary, Secondary and tertiary medical facilities to
all insured persons and their dependants, as well as
cash benefits to compensate for any loss of wages or
earning capacity in times of physical distress.
It provides protection to the workers in the organised
sector and their dependants in events such as
sickness, maternity, death and disablement due to
an employment injury or occupational disease as
detailed below:-
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Medical Benefit
Medical facilities for self and dependants are
admissible from day one of entering into insurable
employment. Primary, Secondary and tertiary
medical services are provided through a network of
Employees’ State Insurance Dispensaries and
Employees’ State Insurance Hospitals and Private
tie-up Super Specialty Hospitals.
Sickness Benefit
Sickness Benefit is payable to an Insured
Person in cash in the event of sickness resulting in
absence from work and duly certified by an
authorised Insurance Medical Officer.
Maternity Benefit
Maternity Benefit is payable to Insured Women
for a maximum of 84 days related to maternity and
for sickness related to maternity, further period of
30 days.
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Disablement Benefit (By Cash)
Disablement Benefit is payable to Insured
Employees suffering from physical disablement due
to employment injury or occupational disease. In
addition, the Insured Person is eligible for
compensation under workmen’s Compensation Act.
Dependant's Benefit (By Cash)
Dependant's Benefit is payable to dependant
of a deceased Insured Person where death occurs
due to Employment injury or occupational disease.
Extended Sickness Benefit (By Cash)
Extended Sickness Benefit is payable to
Insured Persons for the period of certified sickness in
case of specified 34 long-term diseases that need
prolonged treatment and absence from work on
Medical advice.
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Enhanced Sickness Benefit (By Cash)
Enhanced Sickness Benefit is payable to
Insured Persons in the productive age group for
undergoing Sterilization operation viz. Vasectomy /
Tubectomy.
Temporary Disablement Benefit (By Cash)
Temporary Disablement Benefit at 70% of
wages is payable till temporary disablement lasts
and is duly certified by authorised Insurance Medical
Officer.
Permanent Disablement Benefit (By Cash)
Permanent Disablement Benefit is payable for
life time of the individual with effect from
01.04.2011.
Funeral Benefit (By Cash)
An amount of Rs.10,000/- is paid as funeral
Benefit on death of an Insured Person to the spouse
with effect from 01.04.2011.
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Unemployment Allowance (By Cash)
ESI Corporation is providing unemployment
allowance to the Insured Persons if they are
retrenched from the companies and on other
specified contingencies, provided Insured Persons
have put in 3 years of continuous service. He is
eligible for 50% of his last month’s salary paid for a
period of maximum 1 year under Rajiv Gandhi
Shramik Kalyan Yojana unemployment allowance.
Free supply of physical aids such as Crutches,
Wheel Chairs, Dentures, Spectacles are offered
under this scheme. Preventive Health Care Services
such as Immunization, Family Welfare Services,
HIV / AIDS Detection Treatment are also available.
Employees of covered units and
establishments drawing wages up to Rs.15,000/- per
month come under the purview of the Employees
State Insurance Act, 1948 for multi-dimensional
social security benefits with effect from 01.05.2010.
However, the employees affected with disabilities
such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation
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and/or Multiple disorders, whose wages are upto
Rs.25,000/- per month will also be covered under
the Scheme. The Employees’ State Insurance
Scheme is financed by contributions from employees
and employers, at a fixed percentage of a sum
equivalent to 1.75% and 4.75% of wages
respectively.
Expenditure on the medical facilities is initially
borne by the State Government. The 7/8 of the
expenditure subject to a sum of Rs.1,200/- to a
ceiling of Rs.1,500/- per Insured Person is
reimbursed from the Employees State Insurance
Corporation.
In Tamil Nadu, medical facilities are provided
through a network of 183 Employees’ State
Insurance Dispensaries, 5 Mobile Dispensaries,
2 Utilisation Dispensaries and 9 Employees State
Insurance Hospitals with 2363 beds.
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Ayurvedha Units
The Ayurvedha Units in Employees’ State
Insurance Hospital, Ayanavaram Chennai,
Coimbatore and Madurai have been started in Tamil
Nadu.
Yoga Units
The Yoga Units are functioning in all the
Employees’ State Insurance Hospitals under the
control of the Tamil Nadu Government.
Unani Unit
The Government have accorded sanction for
the establishment of Unani Unit in Employees’ State
Insurance Hospital, Ayanavaram, Chennai. It will be
started very soon.
Siddha Units
The Siddha units are functioning in all
the Employees’ State Insurance hospitals.
The Government have accorded sanction for the
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establishment of Siddha Units in 10 ESI Dispensaries
during this year. Out of this, siddha units in
6 Employees’ State Insurance dispensaries have
been started and remaining 4 units will be started
very soon.
Homoeopathy Unit
A Homoeopathy Unit in Employees’ State
Insurance Hospital, Ayanavaram, Chennai has been
started.
Revolving Fund
The Revolving Fund is created to reimburse
the bills paid by the Insured Persons for the Medical
Treatment in Private Hospitals without delay.
At present, the amount is reimbursed form the
Revolving Fund to the Insured Persons and their
family members for Speciality and Super Speciality
treatments undergone in private Hospitals.
During the year 2011-2012, a sum of
Rs.8.72 crore has been sanctioned to 3,145 Insured
Persons.
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Package Deal
An Agreement has been made with
162 private Hospitals under Package Deal for 58
different types of procedures, for the convenience of
the Insured Persons and their families to take
Speciality and Super Speciality Treatment.
The medical expenses incurred by the Insured
Persons and their family members are reimbursed
directly to the Hospitals under Package Deal.
The Insured Persons and their family members are
admitted to the Hospitals on the recommendation of
the concerned Employees’ State Insurance Hospitals.
After treatment the Hospital Bills are reimbursed
directly by the Employees State Insurance
Corporation under Package Deal.
During the year 2011-2012, a sum of Rs.10.00
crore has been sanctioned to 162 Private Hospitals.
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Constitution of Hospital Development Committee Hospital Development Committee has been
constituted in the Employees’ State Insurance
Hospitals for the maintenance of minor and major
repairs of the Employees’ State Insurance buildings
and also for the purchase and repair of medical
equipments in the Hospitals and Dispensaries.
1. Medical Superintendent - Chairman
2. Deputy Medical Superintendent - Convener
3. Employers’ Representatives - 2 Nos.
4. Employees’ Representatives - 2 Nos.
5. Staff Representative - 1 No.
6. Representative of State Labour Department - 1 No.
7. Local Member(s) from ESI Corporation/ Regional Board Members} - Member
8. Manager, Branch Office, ESI Corporation - Member
9. Regional Administrative Medical Officer (ESIS) - Special Invitee.
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COMPUTERISATION During the year 2011-2012, all the Employees’
State Insurance Hospitals and Employees’ State
Insurance Dispensaries were connected through
broad band by LAN and WAN all over India to provide
quality treatment to the Labour population under
“Project Panchdeep”. Subsequent to the
implementation of IT Roll out, the Insured Persons
and their family members can take treatment
anywhere in India.
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VI. EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION
(GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
(TAMIL NADU)
Introduction The Government of India, with a view to
provide social security to the working class, enacted
the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952, enabling an employee to get
certain benefits on retirement and for his dependents
in the case of his premature death.
At present the following three schemes under
the Act are
i) Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. ii) Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. iii) Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme,
1976.
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Set-Up of offices in Tamil Nadu
There are 4 Regional Offices headed by
Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (Grade-I)
in the state of Tamil Nadu at Chennai, Tambaram,
Coimbatore & Madurai.
There are 7 Sub-Regional Offices presently
functioning in the State and are headed by Regional
Provident Fund Commissioners (Grade-II) at
Ambattur, Vellore, Puducherry, Salem, Trichy,
Tirunelveli and Nagercoil.
Rate of Contribution
The member will contribute at the rate
of 12% of his salary as Provident Fund Contribution.
The employer will also pay a matching contribution
@ 12% out of which a part of contribution @ 8.33%
will be diverted to Pension Fund. Only the employer
is required to contribute at the rate of 0.5% of the
total salary of the employees towards Employees’
Deposit Linked Insurance.
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Incentive to Employers in the Private Sector for Providing Regular Employment to the Persons With Disabilities In order to encourage employment of persons
with disabilities in private sector, the Central
Government have approved an incentive scheme to
employers in the private sector for providing
employment to the Differently Abled persons.
The incentive to employers will be in the form of
payment by Government of the employer’s share of
EPF contribution for the first three years upto wage
ceiling of Rs.25,000/-.
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Part – II Schemes for the year,
2012 – 2013
Sl. No. Description of the Scheme
Expenditure (Rupees in
lakh)
1.
Secretariat
Purchase of 4 A/C (1.5 ton each), 3 Steel Bureau 1 Fax Machine, furniture and 5 Samsung Printers and 2 HP Systems
5.00
2.
Labour
Construction of Integrated Labour Complex at Madurai
90.00
3.
Employment and Training
Strengthening of Directorate, provision of Photo copier for Training Wing
3.00
4.
Strengthening of offices of the 5 Regional Joint Director of Training for Training Wing
21.30
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5.
Replacement of Vehicle for Regional Joint Director of Training, Coimbatore
5.25
6.
Civil and Electrical maintenance works at Government ITIs
17.38
7.
Purchase of New Digital EPABX System at Directorate of Employment and Training
4.00
8.
Purchase of Photocopier Machines for 20 Employment Offices and one for Directorate
12.70
9.
Purchase of Fax machine for 5 Employment Offices
0.83
10.
Purchase of furniture for Unemployment Assistance Scheme
10.21
11.
Inspectorate of Factories Purchase of 15 Photo copier machines for the use of the offices of the Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories
7.50
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12.
Purchase of 14 FAX Machines for the Chief Inspector of Factories, Additional Chief Inspector of Factories, Joint Chief Inspector of Factories and Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories
2.25
13.
Purchase of computers and its accessories for this department
17.43
14.
Purchase of 4 Multi Gas Detectors to the Office of the Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories, Hosur, Dindigul, Tirunelveli and Madurai
2.40
15.
Purchase of 15 Hydraulic Testing Pumps to the Office of the Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories
0.75
Total 200.00
S.T. CHELLAPANDIAN MINISTER FOR LABOUR
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