Explain the work done by employment offices in India?
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Answer:
The Ministry of Labour & Employment is one of the oldest and most important Ministries of the Government of India. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is India's federal ministry which is responsible to protect and safeguard the interest of workers in general and the poor, deprived and disadvantaged sections of the society.[2] The Ministry aims to create a healthy work environment for higher production and productivity and to develop and coordinate vocational skill training and employment.[2] However, Skill Development responsibilities, such as Industrial Training and Apprenticeship responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from 9 November 2014.[3] The Ministry launched the National Career Service portal on 20 July 2015 to help bridge the gap between job providers and job seekers.
Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Agency overview
Jurisdiction
IndiaRepublic of India
Headquarters
Rafi Marg, New Delhi
Annual budget
₹7,700 crore (US$1.1 billion) (2018–19 est.)[1]
Minister responsible
Santosh Gangwar, Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Website
labour.gov.in
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Labour in India refers to employment in the economy of India. In 2012, there were around 487 million workers in India, the second largest after China. Of these over 94 percent work in unincorporated, unorganised enterprises ranging from pushcart vendors to home-based diamond and gem polishing operations.