Minister for Labour and Excise
Kerala has an enlightened labour force who knows their own interests as well the interests of the society at large. The labour in Kerala has always remained cooperative in running the industrial ventures both in traditional and modern sectors. It was unnecessary to teach them about the importance of undisturbed efficient running of industrial enterprises for the well-being of the society and for their own well-being. Unfortunately the wrong perspective and priorities of the previous UDF Government put industrial enterprises in disarray leaving the lives of labourers disappointed and desperate in all spheres of the State’s economy. So the foremost task of the Government on the labour front was to restore confidence among the members of the labour force about the intentions and ability of the Government to restore their livelihood. The government started right earnest in reopening locked out factories, helping loss-making industrial units to run profitably and opening up plantations that were closed. While all these achievements were made Government took care that the welfare of labour was protected and preserved. This has created an august atmosphere in the State that enables an entrepreneur to start his venture in any sphere of Kerala’s economy. The track record of the previous UDF Government was misery and pain for the workers of traditional industries. An immediate effort made in the labour front was to make sure that labourers in traditional sectors got employment for the maximum number of days and minimum wages fixed for than were observed. The Labour Department has decided to raise minimum wages in traditional sectors (both organised and unorganised) in July 2008.
The Excise Department could carry out its responsibilities in a very stern but cautious way so that a peaceful atmosphere prevailed in this sector. Illicit distillation could be curbed so that income from Excise increased considerably. Unlike in the past liquor tragedies did not occur.Labour Front Peaceful |
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Cashew Noodles to Hit Markets |
The Kerala State cashew Development Corporation has been living up to the motto “innovate or perish”. KSCDC is introducing a new type of noodles with cashew as the primary ingredient. This innovative food item was developed by the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore for KSCDC. Corporation is awaiting direction form CFTRRI to move into commercial production of cashew noodles which is expected to hit markets in China and Russia.
Entire Kerala Under Health Insurance |
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Government decided to implement Aam Aadmi Bhima Yojana, a Centre – State jointly sponsored insurance scheme to benefit landless rural folk, in the State. About 6.5 lakh families including those with less than 5 cents of land will benefit from this scheme, which will be implemented through L.I.C. The beneficiaries need not have to pay the premium for the policies. The State will contribute Rs. 100 out of the annual premium of Rs. 200 and the remaining Rs. 100 will be the Centre’s share. A family having membership in the scheme will get an amount of Rs. 75,000/- in case of death due to accident and Rs. 30,000/- in case of natural death. In the event of 100 percent physical disability the insurance amount of Rs. 75,000 will be given to the victim and for partial disability the amount will be Rs. 37,500/- There is also provision for giving scholarships of Rs. 100 each to two children of the member families. This scholarship eligible to students from 9th to 12th classes will be disbursed in July and January. Labour Department is implementing the scheme and a nodal agency under the Labour Commissioner has been formed for the purpose. |
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