Ministry of Labour and Employment (India) Facts for Kids

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Ministry of Labour and Employment
Agency overview
Branch of Government of India
Jurisdiction	Government of India
Headquarters	Rafi Marg, New Delhi
Annual budget	1.5 Billion USD or ₹13,221.73 crore (2023–24 est.)
Ministers responsible	Mansukh Mandaviya, Cabinet Minister Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State
Agency executive	Sumita Dawra IAS

The Ministry of Labour & Employment is a very important part of the Government of India. It's like a special team that makes sure rules for workers are followed and that workers have social security. Social security helps people when they can't work, like if they get sick or retire.

The Ministry's main goal is to create safe and fair workplaces. This helps people do their best work and be more productive. They also used to help people learn new skills and find jobs. However, since 2014, another group called the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship now handles teaching people skills like industrial training and apprenticeships.

In 2015, the Ministry launched the National Career Service portal. This online tool helps connect people looking for jobs with companies that have job openings. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they also introduced the E-Shram Card. This card helps workers in unofficial jobs get social and financial support.

What the Ministry Does
How the Ministry is Set Up
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What the Ministry Does

The Ministry of Labour & Employment focuses on several key areas to help workers in India:

Making Rules: They create and update laws about how people work.
Safety and Health: They make sure workplaces are safe and healthy for everyone.
Worker Support: They look after the social security of workers, which means helping them with things like health insurance and retirement plans.
Special Groups: They have special rules and support for groups like women and child workers.
Solving Problems: They help solve disagreements between workers and employers. They do this through special courts called Central Government Industrial Tribunals.
Teaching Workers: They help educate workers about their rights and responsibilities.
Collecting Information: They gather facts and figures about jobs and workers. For example, they track how many jobs are created or lost in different industries.
Working Abroad: They help Indian workers who want to find jobs in other countries.
Job Services: They offer services to help people find jobs and get training.
International Work: They work with other countries on topics related to labour and employment.

How the Ministry is Set Up

The Ministry has different parts that help it do its work:

Main Offices

These offices work directly under the Ministry:

Directorate General of Employment
Office of Chief Labour Commissioner
Labour Bureau

Smaller Offices

These offices help with specific tasks:

Directorate General of Mines Safety (This office makes sure mines are safe for workers.)
Welfare Commission

Official Groups

These are important groups created by law:

Employees State Insurance Corporation (Helps workers with health insurance and medical care.)
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (Helps workers save money for their retirement.)
National Institute for Career Services (This group helps people with their careers.)
V. V. Giri National Labour Institute (This is a place for learning and research about labour.)
Central Board for Workers Education (This group helps educate workers.)

Independent Groups

These groups work on their own but are connected to the Ministry:

Central Government Industrial Tribunals and Labour Courts (These are courts that help solve problems between workers and employers.)
Central Labour Institute