A.P. govt. will set up ‘Labour Addas’ to upskill workers, says CM Naidu
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Why in news
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the establishment of 'labour addas' to provide skill development and financial assistance to workers.
Background
The initiative includes the creation of skill development hubs and new ESI hospitals in industrial locations. It also involves reviving financial assistance for construction workers and providing pensions for over 6 million beneficiaries.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeLabour Addas: Skill development hubs and financial assistance hubs for workers in Andhra Pradesh
- FactPension beneficiaries: Over 6 million individuals under the revived scheme
- PlacePolavaram Project: Infrastructure project highlighted by the state government
For Mains
Q. Discuss how skill development and social security measures for the unorganized workforce can contribute to inclusive economic growth in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Skill-gap mitigation: Bridging the mismatch between traditional labor skills and modern industrial requirements
- Social security coverage: Expanding pension and health benefits to the informal construction sector
- Infrastructure synergy: Linking large-scale irrigation projects with local labor welfare and skill hubs
Keywords: unorganized sector · skill development · social security · inclusive growth · human capital
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