Saturday, June 27, 2009

Who will be responsible if the pension fund invested in share markets suffer a loss?

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The global economic recession has impacted our economy and the labour sector has taken the blow directly. How will the new government rejuvenate the labour sector?


Our GDP has grown from 4.5% to 8.5%. It indicates our dedication and commitment in providing basic infrastructure. The Indian government has taken initiatives to get rid of unemployment. In the rural sector, we are using unorganised workers in NREGA. In urban areas, they are being employed in construction work. Still, we cannot rule out the fact that the labour sector is slightly affected by global economic recession.

Recently US President Barack Obama declared reversal of tax cuts and concessions for American outsourcing companies. He even mentioned Bangalore in his speech. Do you think the protectionist policies of developed countries like the US will adversely affect labour markets in India?

We cannot blame Obama for this. Every president has to think first of the welfare of his/her nation. Moreover, we are not completely dependent on America. Our Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is able and competent. Therefore, I think, our economy is safe due to his prudence.

The Deepak Parikh committee had recommended that workers’ pension fund be put into the share market. This issue triggered protests in the past. Provident fund canalisation to share markets is also in the pipeline. The previous UPA government had plans to allow private fund managers to enter the scene. What is the stand of the government?

It is not the question of opposition from one person or a group. Government will always think about the welfare of the workers and will take decisions accordingly. Who will be responsible if the pension fund invested in share markets suffer a loss? We will never let it happen. Government is just guardian of the employee fund and it will safeguard it.

The practice of employing contract workers is increasing in industrial and service sectors alike.

Some employers think that regular workers will affect production and profits of the company. If they appoint a regular worker, according to labour laws, they have to provide all benefits like PF and other things. Hence they opt for contract workers who do not have job security and other imbursements. Therefore, the government is thinking of a new strategy to assure job security to contract workers. It is prepared to implement the required law and create awareness among contract workers in order improve their condition.

Total or partial exclusion of labour laws from the special economic zones (SEZ) is a contentious issue. Workers in SEZ’s feel insecure, threatened and exploited. What is your view?

In the initial days, most states created SEZs with a bunch of amenities to attract industries. Most states offered competitive prices in providing services and basic infrastructures like land, water, power, tax cuts etc. However, there was no scope for exclusion of labour laws. The UPA government is all set to encourage industries, but not at the cost of workers. No development can happen at the cost of labour.


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