Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Vivek outlines labour, employment priorities for 2024
The Labour and Employment Minister, Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy, had a meeting with officials to discuss plans for the new year.
He wants to improve the services provided by the Labour, Employment, Factories, and ESI departments.
The minister asked the Employment and Training Department to add new courses, including ones about Artificial Intelligence, to help young people find jobs.
He also emphasized the importance of keeping workers safe and ensuring they receive good medical care.
The minister urged all officials to work hard and be accountable in their roles.
Labour and Employment Minister Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy reviewed departmental functioning and set priorities for 2024.
New skill-development courses, including AI-based programmes, to be introduced at Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs).
Factories Department directed to strengthen safety standards and prevent industrial accidents.
ESI department instructed to ensure quality medical care for Insured Persons (IPs) and establish additional dispensaries.
Minister emphasized commitment, responsibility, and accountability among officials.
- Who
- Labour and Employment Minister Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy and officials from various departments
- What
- Review of departmental functioning and setting priorities for 2024
- When
- January 1, 2024
- Where
- Secretariat, Hyderabad
- Why
- To improve performance, strengthen service delivery, and enhance worker safety and welfare
- Minister
- Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy
- Departments Involved
- Labour, Employment, Factories, ESI
- New Initiatives
- AI-based skill development courses, improved worker safety, enhanced ESI healthcare
- Key Focus Areas
- Youth employability, industrial safety, quality medical care for IPs
- Meeting Date
- January 1, 2024
