Agartala, Oct 26:Tripura Labour Minister Tinku Roy on Monday chaired a meeting of the State Advisory Board here to discuss minimum wage revision, workers’ welfare and the implementation of labour laws, officials said.
The meeting, held at the Labour Directorate office on Office Lane, focused on safeguarding workers’ rights, expanding social security coverage and improving the socio-economic conditions of the state’s workforce.
MLA Abhishek Debroy, members of the State Advisory Board and senior officials of the Labour Department attended the meeting.
The discussions centred on preparing recommendations for the state government regarding the fixation and revision of minimum wages, workers’ entitlements and the implementation of existing labour laws and labour codes.
Addressing the meeting, Roy highlighted the board’s role in advising the government on labour-related matters, particularly wage policies, workers’ rights and welfare measures.
He stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to protect workers’ interests, uphold their dignity and improve the living standards of labourers employed in different sectors.
The minister also underscored the need to ensure that government policies and welfare schemes reached their intended beneficiaries, enabling eligible workers to access the benefits and protections available to them, officials said.
Participants discussed measures to promote a fair working environment, strengthen labour administration and improve the enforcement of labour laws to protect workers’ interests.
Debroy emphasised the need for periodic revision of minimum wages, taking into account workers’ requirements and changing economic conditions. He also highlighted the importance of implementing labour codes effectively and extending welfare initiatives to improve the overall condition of the working population.
The meeting provided an opportunity for board members and government representatives to review labour-related concerns and exchange views on measures to address them.
The deliberations also focused on ensuring that statutory protections and welfare benefits reached eligible workers across various sectors.
Officials said the recommendations emerging from the meeting would be submitted to the state government for consideration. These are expected to inform future decisions on wage revision, labour welfare and the protection of workers’ rights.
The board’s discussions highlighted the importance of regular consultations between the government and stakeholders to address issues concerning wages, working conditions and social security.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on strengthening workers’ welfare measures and ensuring effective implementation of labour-related policies, officials added.
