UP passed an ordinance to suspend most labour laws for 3 years

Uttar Pradesh has suspended labour laws for the next 3 years, in a move that the state government says is aimed at boosting industrial investment as well employing the large number of migrant workers that have come back to their native villages in the state.

The purpose of the ordinance aims to encourage industries to freely employ the large number of migrant workers that have come back. If industries have to go through the regular process of employing then they will be hesitant.

It provides certain safeguards regarding minimum wages, health, and safety of the workers. Also, it stated that strict action will be taken if anyone is found misusing the ordinance.

The ordinance will apply to all factories and manufacturing facilities and fresh investments.

The state cabinet approved this ordinance in order to revive economic activities in the state that have been hit hard due to the coronavirus-mandated lockdown.

It will encourage new investments and set up the new industrial infrastructure and the benefit of existing industries and factories.

The state has received close to 7 lakh migrant workers from across the country and many more lakhs are expected to arrive in the state.