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Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Yogi Adityanath directs Uttar Pradesh officials to simplify labour laws
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to simplify labour laws to make it easier for industries to operate while also ensuring that workers are not exploited or treated unfairly. The state's industrial growth is possible only when labour laws are balanced from the industry and workers' perspectives, he said, chairing a review meeting of the labour and employment department. Workers and industrialists complement each other and are not rivals, he noted. Shutting down industries won't generate jobs, instead, expanding them is the key to creating more employment opportunities, he said. Yogi Adityanath stressed on the importance of providing fair wages and insurance coverage to workers so that they and their families are protected in case of an accident. He also said the state government is committed to protecting workers' rights while also promoting Uttar Pradesh as the most worker-friendly and industry-supportive state in the country. The chief minister emphasised the need to rehabilitate child labourers not just by giving them basic livelihood, but connecting them with schemes like the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana and other sponsored programmes. He said this is not just a social responsibility but also a step towards securing the future of the next generation, according to a government spokesperson. DEVELOP 'LABOUR ADDAS' He further directed that 'labour addas' be developed as model centres equipped with facilities such as dormitories, toilets, drinking water, canteens, and training centres. He said that workers should be able to get tea, snacks, and meals for just ₹5 to ₹10 at these canteens. He instructed officials to conduct skill mapping of unorganised sector workers and implement a system to ensure minimum wages for them. He said this would be a major step toward transforming the unorganised workforce into an organised labour force. For construction workers going abroad for jobs, the chief minister said they should receive technical training as well as language training specific to the destination country, which is essential for their efficiency and safety. The chief minister asked officials to monitor and ensure the quality of Atal Residential Schools, which have emerged as a model across the country. He further informed that out of 5,97,625 applications received on the Nivesh Mitra Portal, 5,90,881 have already been granted NOC. The remaining applications should be resolved in a timely and transparent manner, he said. From independence till 2016, a total of 13,809 factories were registered in the state, officials briefed the chief minister. In the last nine years alone, 13,644 new factories have been registered — a 99% increase, the officials further said. Officials also said that the state labour department has been recognised as an 'Achiever State' for successfully implementing the Central government BRAP (Business Reform Action Plan) recommendations.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Kanpur to get state's first Footwear Park: UPSIDA
THE UTTAR Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is developing the state's 'first dedicated Footwear Park' on 131.69 acres in Kanpur, officials said in a statement on Wednesday. The project aims at providing opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The park is envisioned as a hub for manufacturing a wide range of products, including uniform, sports, casual, moccasins, ballerinas, sandals, PVC footwear and finished leather goods, the statement said. UPSIDA is promoting the 'plug-and-play' industrial model at the park, ensuring that essential infrastructure such as electricity, water, sewerage and ready-to-use factory sheds are in place. This model allows entrepreneurs to begin operations with minimal cost and reduced setup time, it said. The park will also feature a Common Facility Centre, offering shared amenities such as laboratories, design studios, packaging units, and training centres. These facilities are expected to enhance production efficiency, improve product quality and boost the global competitiveness of local industries, said the statement. The entire application process has been entirely digital through the Nivesh Mitra Portal, ensuring greater transparency and ease for investors. UPSIDA Chief Executive Officer Mayur Maheshwari stated, 'The proposed Footwear Park in Kanpur will strengthen local industries and create employment opportunities for thousands of youth. Under the MSME Policy 2022, incentives will empower entrepreneurs to become self-reliant and play a vital role in advancing Uttar Pradesh towards its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy.' UPSIDA organised 'Udyami Samadhan Diwas 2025' — a platform dedicated to addressing the concerns of industrial entrepreneurs. Nand Gopal 'Nandi', Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Senior government officials and prominent industry representatives also participated in the event. The event was dedicated to the entrepreneurs operating in the industrial areas under the Kanpur division. Digital inauguration of UPSIDA's Footwear Park was done at the event.
