Social Security Model for Workers: 3 Panels Formed
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Jan 30, 2025 17:18
India forms 3 committees with 5 states each to develop a sustainable model for comprehensive social security coverage for workers by March 2025.

Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Three committees comprising five states each have been formed for developing a sustainable model for comprehensive social security coverage for workers by March 2025, the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Thursday.
The panels have been formed after a two-day workshop with Labour Ministers and Labour Secretaries of States & UTs, concluded on Thursday.
Taking note of the deliberations and suggestions made during the two-day workshop, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged States to assess the feasibility of adopting best practices showcased by different States/UTs during the last two days.
He emphasized that the Ministry is committed and would continue to work closely with State Governments to design various reforms and initiatives to ensure welfare of organized and unorganized workers.
Holistic and sustainable welfare programmes providing pension, healthcare, life and accident insurance, etc. are being discussed.
Social security for unorganized sector workers, such as the ones in Building and Construction work, in the gig & platform economy, and other sectors was extensively discussed in the workshop.
Engaged in the spirit of cooperative federalism, the two-day meetings displayed the Government's commitment towards promoting labour welfare and facilitating ease of doing business and promoting industrial growth across States/UTs, the ministry said.
The panels have been formed after a two-day workshop with Labour Ministers and Labour Secretaries of States & UTs, concluded on Thursday.
Taking note of the deliberations and suggestions made during the two-day workshop, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged States to assess the feasibility of adopting best practices showcased by different States/UTs during the last two days.
He emphasized that the Ministry is committed and would continue to work closely with State Governments to design various reforms and initiatives to ensure welfare of organized and unorganized workers.
Holistic and sustainable welfare programmes providing pension, healthcare, life and accident insurance, etc. are being discussed.
Social security for unorganized sector workers, such as the ones in Building and Construction work, in the gig & platform economy, and other sectors was extensively discussed in the workshop.
Engaged in the spirit of cooperative federalism, the two-day meetings displayed the Government's commitment towards promoting labour welfare and facilitating ease of doing business and promoting industrial growth across States/UTs, the ministry said.
Source: PTI
Read More On:
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.
You May Like To Read
TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES
- Company Name
- Price
- Volume
- Guj. Toolroom Lt
- 2.34 ( -4.88)
- 39988183
- Vodafone Idea L
- 8.28 ( -0.24)
- 13959645
- AvanceTechnologies
- 0.70 (+ 7.69)
- 8096468
- G G Engineering
- 1.07 (+ 1.90)
- 5328360
- Spicejet Ltd.
- 44.49 (+ 2.21)
- 4683626
MORE NEWS

UP Budget 2025-26: Rs 8.09 Lakh Cr Allocated,...
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a Rs 8.09 lakh crore...

Waaree Energies Secures 362.5 MW Solar Module...
Waaree Energies has secured an order to supply 362.5 MW of solar modules to Khaba...

Hilton to Open 75 'Hampton by Hilton' Hotels in...
Hilton has partnered with NILE Hospitality to open 75 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels in...