Labour policy in India has been evolving in response to specific needs of the situation to suit requirements of planned economic development and social justice and has two fold objectives, namely maintaining industrial peace and promoting the welfare of labour.
Ø Creative measures to attract public and private investment.
Ø Efficient functioning of Labour Department.
Ø Creating new jobs
Ø Child labour act to be aggressively enforced.
Ø New Social security schemes for workers in the unorganized sector.
Ø Social security cards for workers.
Ø Unified and beneficial management of funds of Welfare Boards.
Ø Reprioritization of allocation of funds to benefit vulnerable workers.
Ø Model employee-employer relationships.
Ø Amendments to Industrial Disputes Act in tune with the times.
Ø Long term settlements based on productivity.
Ø Vital industries and establishments declared as `public utilities`.
Ø Labour Law reforms in tune with the times. Empowered body of experts to suggest required changes.
