Minimum wages for labour raised

Vajpayee pointed out to the chief ministers that the national agenda for governance sought to make labour, in both organised and unorganised sectors, equal and proud partners in national production and progress.

The prime minister said the timely payment of wages to workers and payment of minimum wages to all workers engaged in scheduled employment were the key factors in boosting workers8217; morale and productivity.

He also asked them to ensure its implementation through periodic inspections.

Vajpayee said the national agenda of his government sought to make labour in both the organised and unorganised sectors an equal and proud partner in production and progress.

It also envisages that laws relating to equal pay for equal work, both for men and women, are strictly implemented.