CONTENTS
- Safeguarding Unorganised Labour and Migrant Workers’ Children
- Surat Diamond Bourse
Safeguarding Unorganised Labour and Migrant Workers’ Children
Context:
The Ministry of Labour & Employment outlines measures and welfare facilities for unorganised labour and migrant workers’ children in a response to the Rajya Sabha.
Relevance:
GS II: Government policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- Initiatives for Unorganised Labour
- Welfare Facilities for Children of Migrant Workers
Initiatives for Unorganised Labour:
Life and Disability Cover:
- PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana):
- Provides Rs. 2.00 Lakh in case of insured’s death due to any reason.
- Annual premium: Rs. 436/-
- PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana):
- Offers Rs. 2.00 Lakh for accidental death or total permanent disability, and Rs. 1.00 Lakh for partial permanent disability due to an accident.
- Annual premium: Rs. 20/-
Health and Maternity Benefits:
- AB-PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana):
- Provides health insurance coverage up to Rs. 5.00 Lakhs per family.
- Eligibility based on deprivation and occupation criteria.
Old Age Protection:
- PM-SYM (Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana):
- Launched in 2019 for old age protection in the unorganised sector.
- Offers a monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- after reaching the age of 60 years.
Welfare Facilities for Children of Migrant Workers:
Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979:
- Protects the interests of migrant workers.
- Establishments employing Interstate Migrant Workers must register.
- Contractors must obtain licenses.
- Workers entitled to:
- Minimum wages.
- Journey allowance.
- Displacement allowance.
- Residential accommodation.
- Medical facilities.
- Protective clothing.
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009:
- Mandates the government to provide free and compulsory elementary education.
- Applicable to every child aged 6 to 14 years.
- Neighbourhood schools must offer education.
- Applies to children of inter-state migrant workers as well.
Surat Diamond Bourse
Context:
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse today in Surat, Gujarat.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
Surat Diamond Bourse: A Mega Hub for Global Diamond Trade
- Location: Situated in Khajod village, near Surat.
- Global Corporate Hub: Recognized as the world’s largest corporate office hub.
- Trading Hub: Functions as a global center for trading both rough and polished diamonds, along with jewelry.
- Global Platform: Attracts diamond buyers globally, providing a platform for international trade.
Key Features:
- Built on 35.54 acres of land with an investment of Rs 3,400 crore.
- Holds the title of the world’s largest interconnected building with over 4,500 offices.
- Features 15 floors and nine ground towers, offering office spaces ranging from 300 sq ft to 1 lakh sq ft.
- Connected by a central spine, enhancing accessibility.
Facilities:
- Houses a state-of-the-art ‘Customs Clearance House’ for Import-Export.
- Includes a jewelry mall for retail business and facilities for International Banking and Safe Vaults.
- Recognized as the country’s largest customs clearance house.
Capacity and Global Reach:
- Can accommodate 4,200 traders from 175 countries, facilitating the purchase of polished diamonds.
Environmental Considerations:
- Adheres to the principles of Panchtattva, aligning with the five elements of nature.
- Incorporates a cutting-edge rooftop solar energy project for sustainability.
- Utilizes a radiant cooling system for energy efficiency.
- Awarded a platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
