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Unit 1: Labour Welfare and Concept

1.13 Non-statutory Welfare Facilities Notes

The non-statutory welfare facilities are:
1. Housing facilities should be provided to the workers if possible as the step taken by the
big corporates like TATA, etc. Apart from providing official accommodation House
Building Advance are also given to the eligible employees who desire to construct their
new houses or acquire ready build flats/houses.

2. In-house training programs on various aspects of jobs, safety precautions, etc. through the
faculties specialized in the field should be organized in order to increase the efficiency of
the workers. Imparting training in computer and other administrative matters is an on
going process.
3. Workers should be nominated and released for training under the workers education
scheme of the Central Government on the various labour related topics wherein each
employee should be given an opportunity to interact with the experienced faculty members
and other participating employees. During the training period the trainee employees are
treated as on duty.

4. The transport facility should be provided to employees and their dependents. The transport
should be provided to the children studying in various Schools/Colleges in different
locations.
5. The scholarships should be awarded through attractive Scholarship Schemes with a view
to motivate the children of the employees for excellence in education. The Scholarship
Scheme should be applicable from Std. I to Std. XII and recognized Degree/Diploma
Courses of not less than 1 year duration including Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Course.

6. A significant amount of welfare fund should be created to provide financial assistance to
sick employees suffering from chronic aliments, monthly reimbursements towards the
tuition fees of mentally retarded children of employees, and to meet the expenses if
employee/Officer dies as a result of any fatal accident while on duty.
7. The construction of schools, playgrounds, and all other maintenance are being carried out
by the administration in order to promote the welfare for the workers.
8. Setting up ladies club for the women employees and for the wives of the employees for
conducting various programs for the upliftment of the women workers.

Task Taking the example of any Indian steel factory at Jamshedpur, explain how
the welfare officer has met his responsibility for providing the welfare
amenities to the workers. Analyse all the development and welfare
measures taken by the company for its workers.

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