Question

What are the unsafe mining conditions in India and suggest some remedial suggestios

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Explanation:

Under the Constitution of India, safety, welfare and health of workers employed in mines are the concern of the Central Government (Entry 55- Union List- Article 246). • The objective is regulated by the Mines Act, 1952 and the Rules and Regulations framed thereunder which are administered by the Directorate- General of Mines Safety (DGMS), under the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment. • A list of the subordinate legislation under the Mines Act administered by DGMS are – • Coal Mines Regulations, 1957. • Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961. • Oil Mines Regulations, 1984. • Mines Rules, 1955. • Mines Vocational Training Rules, 1966. • Mines Rescue Rules, 1985. • Mines Creche Rules, 1966.