At the inauguration of ESIC Medical College and Hospital Building in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, PM Narendra Modi said that he was encouraged to work more for welfare of the workforce of India and strive towards making the country a better work place for all. Shri Modi mentioned that the government was committed to the development of a generous and comprehensive social safety net for all workers. ‘Swasth and Samridh Shramik will make a Samridh Rashtra’, the PM added.
The PM stated that he strongly believed in the improvement of public service delivery standards and in keeping the same in mind, several initiatives had been started to improve the quality of service delivery in ESI hospitals. He also said that the Union Government had taken a number of path-breaking steps for the welfare of workforce of our country.
PM Modi also recalled the contribution made by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to the formulation of our Labour Laws.
We should strive to make this medical college & hospital a model for high quality medical education & treatment to workers of the State: PM
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My government is committed to the development of a generous and comprehensive social safety net for all workers: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
Swasth and Samridh Shramik will make a Samridh Rashtra: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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ESI Scheme is based on the Gandhian principle of “contributions as per their ability and benefits as per the requirement" : PM @narendramodi
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From modest beginning in 1952 with just 2 centers in Kanpur & Delhi, ESI Scheme today is implemented in 830 centers in 34 States & UTs: PM
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My Government is dedicated to the welfare of our brothers and sisters who are our Rashtra Nirmatas: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
Several initiatives have been started to improve the quality of service delivery in ESI hospitals: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
Government has taken a number of path-breaking steps for the welfare of workforce of our country: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
From September 2014, we have revised the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) pension to a minimum of 1000 rupees per month: PM
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The wage ceiling for EPF benefits has been raised from 6500 to 15000 rupees since 1st September 2014: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
Bonus Act has been amended to increase the ceilings for eligibility and bonus payable to 21,000 and 7000 rupees per month respectively: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
Ministry is simplifying central labour laws by consolidating existing 44 laws into 4 labour codes: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
4 state Govt medical colleges in TN at Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Madurai have been approved for upgradation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
PM @narendramodi remembers Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's contribution as Labour Minister & his efforts towards labour welfare.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 2, 2016
