From greater all round well being to enhanced social security, the tableau of Ministry of Labour & Employment ‘Shram Rath’ showcased the transformation that labour reforms will bring in the lives of organized and unorganized workers. Built around the theme मेहनत को सम्मान, अधिकार एक समान which translates to ‘respect for hard work & equal rights for all’, the tableau depicts how the labour codes will empower and make the workers more secure than ever before.
“The tableau design is a celebration of worker’s all-round well-being and security” said an official statement. The front of the tableau portrays a confident and empowered worker holding a tool and leading the way. A yellow safety cap on his head symbolizes social security, wage security and health security provided under labour codes.
To depict that the labour codes will have a positive impact on the lives of all kinds of workers, the middle part of Shram Rath, shows workers from different sectors. The medical and financial protection under the codes is also portrayed in the middle part through a mobile app showing DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) facility and a medical aid suggestion which reads, “Swasth Shramik, Swasth Bharat”. TheThe rear part has a big yellow helmet symbolizing worker’s safety and also shows the workers finding shelter under it. The wheels carry messages of social security and clean work environment that is available round the clock.
WhileWhile expressing immense pleasure on the inclusion of Tableau in the parade, the Minister of State for labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar stated that the “Labour codes are a result of the intensive and tireless efforts of the Ministry and persistent and consistent efforts of our dedicated senior officers who took care of minute details to make this happen and these have been designed carefully to strike a perfect balance between the interest of employees and the employers”. “These codes while safeguarding the interest of workers will also promote investment and contribute to faster economic growth of the country” he added.
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