The UPA announced some schemes for the working class, but largely ignored the issues that really needed to be urgently addressed, says vikas kumar
It is deplorable that in most of the states, the minimum permissible daily wage is less than Rs.50; the level of minimum wages rises above Rs.100 only in four states.
It goes without saying that even such low minimum wages are not always paid. Seasonal variations in availability of work and calamities of various kinds – from drought to social conflict to reduction in demand – adversely affect employment and livelihoods on a regular basis. In the tenure of UPA government, Jan Swasthya Bima Yojana was launched, to provide cover of up to Rs.30,000 for workers below the poverty line. But a majority of the working class does not even have any idea about the benefits of the scheme till date. Interestingly, the Congress’ manifesto for this election pledges that, if re-elected, it will cover all families under the poverty line within the next three years. Moreover, as M. K. Pandhe, trade union leader, laments about another problem, “When banks are giving 8.5-9.5% rate of interest for 400 days, it is ridiculous that EPFO is providing 8% rate on 30 to 40 years deposit.”
The manufacturing sector, has been hit in the mid section by age old labour laws like the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 and the Factories Act of 1948. Provisions like restricted working hours for workers and restriction on contract labour discourage businesses. And ultimately, they are also affecting the labour market. The UPA also failed to address these concerns of the manufacturers, and take the initiative to herald a new era in Indian industry. That is extremely callous. If labour reforms are not done, entrepreneurship is discouraged, and it ultimately hits the workers hard.
It is deplorable that in most of the states, the minimum permissible daily wage is less than Rs.50; the level of minimum wages rises above Rs.100 only in four states.
It goes without saying that even such low minimum wages are not always paid. Seasonal variations in availability of work and calamities of various kinds – from drought to social conflict to reduction in demand – adversely affect employment and livelihoods on a regular basis. In the tenure of UPA government, Jan Swasthya Bima Yojana was launched, to provide cover of up to Rs.30,000 for workers below the poverty line. But a majority of the working class does not even have any idea about the benefits of the scheme till date. Interestingly, the Congress’ manifesto for this election pledges that, if re-elected, it will cover all families under the poverty line within the next three years. Moreover, as M. K. Pandhe, trade union leader, laments about another problem, “When banks are giving 8.5-9.5% rate of interest for 400 days, it is ridiculous that EPFO is providing 8% rate on 30 to 40 years deposit.”
The manufacturing sector, has been hit in the mid section by age old labour laws like the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 and the Factories Act of 1948. Provisions like restricted working hours for workers and restriction on contract labour discourage businesses. And ultimately, they are also affecting the labour market. The UPA also failed to address these concerns of the manufacturers, and take the initiative to herald a new era in Indian industry. That is extremely callous. If labour reforms are not done, entrepreneurship is discouraged, and it ultimately hits the workers hard.
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