In a proactive step to protect employees in Maharashtra's IT sector, Labour Minister Aakash Fundkar has ordered the formation of a dedicated study group to explore workforce grievances. This decision follows a high-level meeting at Mantralaya, focusing on issues faced by workers in Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park, one of the state's largest technology hubs. Fundkar raised concerns about coercive practices, where employees are allegedly pressured to resign, and emphasized the need for tighter regulation of human resource frameworks. The study group will assess workplace practices and regulatory gaps, aiming to submit actionable recommendations. Additionally, there are plans for an outreach campaign to educate IT workers about their rights and the grievance redressal mechanisms available through the Labour Department's Complaint Information System (CIS). Fundkar stressed that while the IT sector is vital for Maharashtra's economy, employee welfare must not be compromised.