Capacity Building Programme

Recently two day Capacity Building Programme on Labour Laws commenced at Convention Centre, Jammu.

The event was aimed to provide valuable insights into workers’ rights and legal framework governing the workforce, witnessed active participation of distinguished guests, expert speakers and stakeholders from the labour sector.

The Secretary appreciated the Labour Department for this unique initiative aiming welfare of the labour fraternity. He encouraged the participants to actively engage in the sessions gaining thorough knowledge of the subject. He stressed upon the need of continuous efforts towards improving the conditions of labour class, ensuring efficient legal processes and comprehensive support for the workforce.

The Labour Commissioner, in his introductory remarks, emphasized the importance of ensuring fundamental rights and facilities for workers. He underscored the significance of fostering a harmonious relationship between the employers and employees for organizational growth and overall labour sector development. “A positive and cooperative relationship between the workforce and employers is crucial for progress,” he stated.

The programme featured two significant sessions on the first day.

The first session, led by Dr. Onkar Sharma, Former Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and Advisor at V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, focused on laws related to wages, specifically the Code on Wages.