Adoption of New National Employment Policy

Adoption of New National Employment Policy

Ministry of Labour & Employment have prepared a draft National Employment Policy with an objective to accelerate employment growth, particularly in the organized sector and improve the quality of jobs in terms of productivity, average earnings and protection of workers, specially in the unorganized sector. Under the policy, macro economic policy issues, sectoral policy issues, Labour policy, micro and small enterprises’ issues, skill development issues, issues relating to women and vulnerable workers have been considered and steps suggested for improving avenues of employment. The proposed policy is under consideration of the Government.