1 month ago
Bengal Labour MoS seeks feedback on Wage Code
Bhaskar Bhattacharya, the Minister of State for Labour in West Bengal, asked industrial bodies and traders to give their opinions on the draft rules of the Code on Wages, 2019.
He wants to make sure the rules are good for both workers and businesses.
He also visited Malda to check on the Jal Jeevan Mission, which provides clean drinking water.
He found out that not much of the money given for the project has been used, and some files are missing.
He promised to investigate and make sure the work is completed on time.
Local residents are worried about erosion near the Fulahar River and want anti-erosion work done before the water project resumes.
Bhaskar Bhattacharya seeks feedback on the Wage Code to ensure it is industry-friendly and labor-friendly.
He reviewed the Jal Jeevan Mission in Malda and found financial irregularities and slow progress.
Only 37% of the allocated Rs 800 crore has been utilized since 2024.
Local residents in Mathurapur demand anti-erosion measures before the drinking water project resumes.
Bhattacharya set a three-month deadline for completing the 79 identified projects and warned of accountability for incomplete or substandard work.
- Who
- Bhaskar Bhattacharya, Minister of State for Labour, West Bengal
- What
- Seeking feedback on the Wage Code and reviewing the Jal Jeevan Mission
- Where
- Malda, West Bengal
- When
- During a meeting in Malda
- Why
- To ensure the Wage Code is industry-friendly and labor-friendly, and to address concerns about the Jal Jeevan Mission
Government and Industry Stakeholders
Local Residents and Protesters
Implementation of Wage Code
Government and Industry Stakeholders
The government is seeking feedback to ensure the Wage Code is both industry-friendly and labor-friendly.
Local Residents and Protesters
No opposing view from local residents on this point.
Jal Jeevan Mission Implementation
Government and Industry Stakeholders
The government is concerned about financial irregularities and slow progress in the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Local Residents and Protesters
Local residents are protesting the lack of anti-erosion measures before the project resumes.
Key facts
- Minister
- Bhaskar Bhattacharya
- Draft Rules Issued
- July 13, 2025
- Feedback Deadline
- 45 days from July 13, 2025
- Funds Allocated for Jal Jeevan Mission
- Rs 800 crore since 2024
- Funds Utilized
- 37%
- Projects Identified in Malda
- 79
- Work Completed in Malda
- 75%
Quotes
Bhaskar Bhattacharya
West Bengal Minister of State for Labour
“People have not received water, but payments have been made. It appears that public money has been siphoned off. A thorough investigation is needed to determine the exact extent of the irregularities, and that investigation will be conducted.”
thestatesman.com
“Since 2024, nearly Rs 800 crore has been allocated, but only about 37 per cent of the funds have been utilised. Where has the remaining money gone? I have asked the authorities to explain.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
Related news
Georgia's Real Estate Market Gains From Strong Economic Growth
Reliance Explores Aluminium Production Through Odisha Bauxite and Coal Gasification
Israel and Greece Sign €3 Billion Achilles Shield Deal
UK and Ukraine Open Battlefield AI Partnership Amid War
IndiGo and SpiceJet Shares Slide as ATF, Crude Rise
Israel Tells US of Alleged Turkish Radar Plans in Syria
Central Employees Seek Threefold Dussehra Bonus Ceiling Increase
Cabinet Panel Reviews State Minimum Wage Revision Notification
Government Clarifies Wage Code Does Not Guarantee Double Overtime Pay
Ethanol Push Could Risk Food Security, Khammam MP Warns
