Madhya Pradesh Launches 'Shram Prahari' Helpline for Reporting Unregistered Factories and Construction Sites
Now, you can report unregistered factories, construction sites in MP as ‘Shram Prahari
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In Madhya Pradesh, citizens can now report unregistered factories and construction sites via a toll-free helpline called 'Shram Prahari'. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with labor laws and improve working conditions for workers.
- 01The Labour department launched the 'Shram Prahari' helpline on May 27 for reporting unregistered establishments.
- 02Registration with the Labour department is mandatory for all factories and construction sites to access welfare schemes.
- 03Violations can lead to fines up to ₹1 lakh or imprisonment for factory operators, and fines of ₹2,000 or three months' imprisonment for unregistered construction sites.
- 04Citizens can verify the registration status of construction projects and factories on the Labour department's website.
- 05The initiative aims to enhance worker safety and social security.
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The Madhya Pradesh Labour department has introduced a toll-free helpline named 'Shram Prahari' for citizens to report unregistered factories and construction sites. This initiative, effective from May 27, allows individuals to confidentially report violations, which will prompt inspections and potential legal actions against non-compliant establishments. Registration with the Labour department is mandatory for all establishments to ensure workers can access welfare schemes. Under the Factories Act of 1948, any site employing 20 or more workers must obtain a license, while the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act of 1996 mandates employers to inform the Labour department before starting construction. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe, including fines and imprisonment. The government emphasizes the importance of immediate registration to avoid punitive measures and enhance worker safety.
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This initiative is expected to improve working conditions and safety for workers in Madhya Pradesh.
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