JAMMU, JANUARY 06: Labour Commissioner J&K, Charandeep Singh Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress achieved in the implementation of the Labour Codes in the Union Territory.
The Labour Commissioner, as per an official statement, reviewed the ongoing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign and emphasised inclusive sensitization of the stakeholders to the provisions and objectives of the Labour Codes for effective on-the ground implementation. “Effective implementation of the labour codes requires active participation and informed engagement of all concerned stakeholders, including employers, HR managers, workers and unorganised sector workers”, he stressed.
Earlier, the Assistant Labour Commissioners briefed the meeting about the initiatives undertaken at the district level to disseminate information on Labour Codes. They informed that a series of awareness workshops, interactive sessions and meetings have been organised with employers, industrial units, trade unions, HR professionals and workers to familiarize them with the key provisions of the Labour Codes. “Special focus has been laid on explaining compliance requirements, workers’ welfare measures and grievance redressal mechanisms,” the meeting was told.
The ALCs further informed that targeted sensitization drives have been carried out for unorganised workers through field visits, community-level interactions and collaboration with local stakeholders. IEC material has been widely circulated and on-ground outreach activities have helped in building awareness among workers about their rights, social security benefits and safety provisions under the Labour Codes.
The Labour Commissioner directed the department to prepare a comprehensive and structured action plan focusing on mass-scale sensitization of stakeholders through intensified IEC activities and capacity-building programmes. He highlighted the importance of making stakeholders fully aware of their rights, responsibilities and the benefits envisaged under the Labour Codes to ensure smooth and effective implementation. He further underscored the need for targeted outreach initiatives to cover unorganised workers and other vulnerable sections, ensuring inclusive awareness and participation across sectors.
The Assistant Labour Commissioners and the Deputy Labour Commissioners shared their field-level experiences and assured full cooperation in implementing the directions issued during the meeting. The Labour Commissioner reiterated the department’s commitment to strengthening labour governance through awareness, capacity building and stakeholder engagement for the successful implementation of Labour Codes in Jammu and Kashmir.
