A crucial meeting of the State Advisory Board was held at the Directorate of Labour office in Office Lane, Agartala, on Monday to discuss issues related to minimum wage fixation and revision, protection of workers’ rights, welfare measures and effective implementation of labour laws.
The meeting was chaired by Tripura Labour Minister Tinku Roy and attended by MLA Abhishek Debroy and other members of the State Advisory Board.
The discussions focused on formulating recommendations for the state government on various labour-related issues, with particular emphasis on safeguarding workers’ legitimate rights and ensuring their socio-economic development.
Speaking after the meeting, Labour Minister Tinku Roy said the meeting was convened to deliberate on important matters concerning minimum wages, workers’ rights and labour laws, and to make necessary recommendations to the government.
He emphasised that protecting the interests and dignity of the working class remains one of the state government’s key priorities. The meeting also discussed the need for effective welfare measures to improve workers’ living standards and create a fair and balanced working environment.
The minister further stressed the importance of collective efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and ensure the proper implementation of labour policies and legal provisions.
MLA Abhishek Debroy, who attended the meeting, said discussions covered the fixation and revision of minimum wages, protection of workers’ rights and various provisions related to labour regulations. He also highlighted the importance of ensuring workers’ welfare and enforcing labour laws effectively.
The meeting aimed to identify the challenges faced by workers and explore practical measures to address them through consultations among government representatives and other board members.
The recommendations emerging from the meeting are expected to assist the state government in taking decisions on minimum wages, strengthening workers’ welfare initiatives and improving labour administration across Tripura.
