Govt to make unique identifier mandatory for construction workers: Labour Secy

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New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) The government on Wednesday said it will make a unique identifier mandatory for all building and construction workers across the country to ensure that migrant workers rights are protected...

This identifier, which will be linked to Aadhaar and integrated into the e-Shram database, will facilitate the portability of benefits...

It doesnt matter if anyone is in Delhi today or Mumbai tomorrow, the familys entitlements should remain accessible, Labour Secretary Arti Ahuja said...

The senior official made the remarks while addressing the The Migration Conclave, organised by the All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE) and FICCI, with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the national capital...

The four labour codes will require contractors to provide comprehensive benefits to these workers, aligning with the provisions of the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act..