Unorganised sector workers social security bill to be tabled

New Delhi, July 18 (UNI) The government today said the 'Unorganised Sector Workers Social Security Bill, 2007' was likely to be introduced in the forthcoming session of the Parliament.

This was stated by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) Labour and Employment Oscar Fernandes while addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee.

Mr Fernandes said the proposed legislation entails constitution of tripartite Social Security Advisory Boards at the national and state levels and added that the proposed legislation provides for formulation and notification of suitable welfare schemes for different sections of unorganised sector workers both by the Central and State Governments.

These schemes would pertain to life and disability cover, health insurance and maternity benefits and old age protection.

Mr Fernandes said the proposed legislation has been drafted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment after deliberations at various levels.

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