Department of Labour and Employment (Tamil Nadu)
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| Formed | 1972 |
| Jurisdiction | Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
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| Parent agency | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Website | Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department |
The Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu.
History[edit]
The department of labour and employment was formed in 1972, when Government of Tamil Nadu trifurcated the Industries, Labour and Housing Department.[1]
Objective[edit]
The department of labour is responsible for administering matters relating to Industrial relations, safety of workers, labor Welfare, employment exchanges and technical training.[2] The department is responsible for the enforcement of various provisions and acts enacted by the Government of India and the state government concerning the subjects.[2]
Sub-divisions[edit]
The following sub-divisions and undertakings operate under the department:[3]
- Sub-departments
- Department of Labour: Industrial relations and labor welfare
- Department of Employment and Training: Employment facilitation and training
- Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health: Safety in industries and factories
- Undertakings and bodies
- Overseas Manpower Corporation Limited
- Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Social Security and Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu State Contract Labour Advisory Board
- Tamil Nadu Plantation Labour Housing Advisory Board
- Tamil Nadu State Labour Advisory Board
- Tamil Nadu Washermen Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Hairdressers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Auto Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Tailoring Workers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Workers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Handloom Silk Weavers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Pottery Workers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Goldsmiths Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Artists Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Footwear, Leathers Goods Manufactory and Tannery Workers Welfare Board
- Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers Welfare Board
- The Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies
See also[edit]
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu Government's Departments
- Ministry of Labour and Employment (India)
References[edit]
- ^ "Handbook, labour employment" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Labour Welfare and Skill Development department". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Department of labour, policy note 2023-24 (PDF) (Report). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
External links[edit]
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