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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Palghar: 65 establishments get notices for not displaying nameplates in Marathi
The district administration of Palghar in Maharashtra has issued notices to the owners of 65 commercial establishments for not displaying their nameplates in Marathi , officials said on Saturday. The action was taken following reports that several hotels, shops and other establishments failing to comply with the rules. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Science Artificial Intelligence Project Management Management Product Management Technology Data Analytics Public Policy Finance Leadership Design Thinking others MBA Operations Management CXO Others Digital Marketing Data Science PGDM Cybersecurity Degree MCA healthcare Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Strategic Data-Analysis, including Data Mining & Preparation Predictive Modeling & Advanced Clustering Techniques Machine Learning Concepts & Regression Analysis Cutting-edge applications of AI, like NLP & Generative AI Duration: 8 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Interpretation Programming Proficiency Problem-Solving Skills Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT MSc in Data Science Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details A special campaign was launched at multiple locations across the district as per the directions of the Deputy Commissioner of Labour , a release said. "Various teams carried out an operation to check the language used in the nameplates. The establishments that failed to display the nameplates in Marathi were identified," it said. The enforcement teams then issued notices to 65 such establishments. These businesses were directed to immediately change the nameplates by adhering to the laid-down norms. Those who fail to comply will face legal action as per the provisions of the Act, the statement added. Live Events Deputy Commissioner of Labour Vijay Chowdhary said the inspection drive will continue for the next few days, and urged all business owners across the district to ensure compliance. Under Section 36(a)(1) of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, it is mandatory for all commercial establishments to display nameplates in Marathi language using the Devanagari script , he said.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
65 establishments get notices for not displaying nameplates in Marathi
Agency: Palghar, Jul 26 (PTI) The district administration of Palghar in Maharashtra has issued notices to the owners of 65 commercial establishments for not displaying their nameplates in Marathi, officials said on Saturday. The action was taken following reports that several hotels, shops and other establishments failing to comply with the rules. A special campaign was launched at multiple locations across the district as per the directions of the Deputy Commissioner of Labour, a release said. 'Various teams carried out an operation to check the language used in the nameplates. The establishments that failed to display the nameplates in Marathi were identified," it said. The enforcement teams then issued notices to 65 such establishments. These businesses were directed to immediately change the nameplates by adhering to the laid-down norms. Those who fail to comply will face legal action as per the provisions of the Act, the statement added. Deputy Commissioner of Labour Vijay Chowdhary said the inspection drive will continue for the next few days, and urged all business owners across the district to ensure compliance. Under Section 36(a)(1) of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, it is mandatory for all commercial establishments to display nameplates in Marathi language using the Devanagari script, he said. PTI COR NP First Published: July 26, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kerala example of ‘welfare magnet State', says paper presented at ILO meet
Kerala has set an example of a 'welfare magnet State' through its 'systematic and organised labour welfare initiatives and inclusive development', especially for migrant labourers, says a paper presented at the 'Regulating for Decent Work' conference of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) at Geneva between July 2 and 4. The paper, presented by K. Ravi Raman, member, State Planning Board, also suggests the possibility of designing a better economic and fiscal strategy towards the migrant welfare system, including an 'exclusive budget' for the guest workers. The cost to the State to ensure dignified work and living conditions for them by maintaining welfare benefits for another five years is estimated to be ₹454 crore. Mr. Raman says that Kerala was the first State to implement the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979, 'in letter and spirit,' by registering those who bring workers to the State and by providing a comprehensive welfare package for the workers. The government introduced the Kerala Migrant Workers' Welfare Scheme, jointly implemented by the Kerala Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board and the Labour department. The social safety net includes health and education assistance, death benefits, financial aid for repatriating the body of a deceased worker, financial relief for those who are permanently disabled and unable to work, medical benefits, terminal benefits, educational grants, and maternity benefits. The welfare schemes are implemented by the Labour department, the Welfare Board, and the State Health Agency. Migrants are able to generate an average surplus income or savings of about ₹4,000 per month. Moreover, around 32% of them remit more than ₹30,000 per year. It is estimated that the annual outflow to other States from Kerala is between ₹7,500 crore and ₹8,000 crore. The paper points out that rapid urbanisation, demographic shifts, and changes in fertility rates are key factors contributing to Kerala's current status as a favoured destination for inter-State migrants. The State has the highest proportion of elderly people — the non-working-age population — at around 14%, well above the national average of 9%. The total fertility rate has declined to 1.5, well below the replacement level. This drop has led to a shrinking domestic labour pool, a trend that is even more pronounced among the Scheduled Castes, from whom a significant portion of the workforce is drawn. The State's average population growth rate is expected to turn negative within a decade, with some districts having already arrived at this figures. With mortality and fertility rates reaching saturation, Kerala's demand for workers continues to rise and is currently being met by inter-State migrants. The wages on offer are also higher — ₹893.6 compared to the all-India average of ₹417.3. Migration typically occurs from high-fertility, low-wage regions to low-fertility, high-wage regions. However, Mr. Raman points out that with declining fertility rates and rising wages in the sending States, Kerala is likely to witness a drop in the number of inter-State migrants in the near future.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Rising seas, shifting lives and a test of democratic values
The intensifying impacts of climate change are reshaping India's coastline resulting in an environmental phenomenon and also profound social and economic rupture. Across the eastern and western seaboards, communities that are historically dependent on agriculture, fishing, and coastal ecosystems are being displaced by rising seas, saltwater intrusion, and the cumulative effects of unregulated development. This has triggered migration, pushing displaced populations into precarious urban labour markets without legal protection or adequate state support. In Odisha, once thriving coastal settlements such as Satabhaya have been swallowed by the sea, forcing villagers to relocate to government resettlement colonies that often fail to provide sustainable livelihoods. In Karnataka's Honnavar taluk, traditional fishing communities face dispossession as ports, tourism projects, and mangrove destruction accelerate coastal degradation. Similar patterns are unfolding in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam, Gujarat's Kutch region, and the flood-prone lowlands of Kerala. Projects and environmental degradation Industrial and infrastructural expansion along coastal zones — from port development under the Sagarmala programme to energy projects and commercial aquaculture — have compounded ecological degradation. Mangrove forests, sand dunes and wetlands that historically buffered coastal communities have been systematically cleared. Environmental clearances for many projects have overlooked cumulative climate risks, leading to a development model that intensifies ecological and social vulnerabilities. The displaced populations are increasingly getting absorbed into the informal economy as construction workers, brick kiln labourers and domestic workers in urban centres such as Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. These migration patterns often result in systemic labour exploitation, which include debt bondage (displaced families take wage advances to survive, tying them into exploitative labour conditions); lack of legal protections (informal workers have little or no access to rights under India's labour laws, such as the Building and Other Construction Workers' (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996) and gendered exploitation (displaced women entering domestic work face heightened risks of abuse, underpayment, and trafficking). Legal lacunae on climate displacement The absence of a coherent legal framework on climate-induced migration exacerbates this crisis. While Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees the right to life and dignity, there is no specific legislation that addresses the rights of those displaced by slow-onset climate disasters. Existing frameworks such as the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notifications, including the diluted CRZ 2019, are limited either to disaster response or environmental conservation, without adequately factoring in the socio-economic dimensions of displacement. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and State Action Plans recognise vulnerability, but lack targeted strategies for the rehabilitation of displaced populations or integration into labour markets. The CRZ Notification, 2019, intended to streamline clearances and promote sustainable coastal management, has often been critiqued for prioritising tourism and industrial development over the rights of coastal communities. Across States, the dilution of zoning regulations has led to a surge in commercial projects in fragile coastal belts, displacing traditional fishing communities without their informed consent — a principle enshrined in national law and international environmental standards. Even India's landmark Labour Codes are silent on extending specific protections to climate migrants. Environmental justice jurisprudence from the Supreme Court of India — in M.C. Mehta vs Union of India (1987) and Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs Union of India (1996) — has recognised the intrinsic link between the environment and fundamental human rights. Yet, the translation of these principles into robust, community-centric legal frameworks on climate displacement remains lacking. The story of displacement is also the story of resilience. Coastal communities, particularly fisherfolk unions and indigenous groups, have resisted ecologically destructive projects with remarkable tenacity. The protests against the Adani ports expansion at Ennore Creek, Tamil Nadu, the Pattuvam Mangrove Protection Movement in Kerala, and the Save Satabhaya campaign in Odisha underscore how grass-roots mobilisations have challenged mainstream development narratives. However, environmental defenders face intimidation, surveillance and criminalisation which are antithetical to India's constitutional commitment to protect the rights to protest and association. New challenges also emerge as climate change is weaponised to justify 'managed retreat' without participatory planning or safeguards for the displaced. Towards a rights-based framework Recognition of climate migrants within national migration and urban planning policies is essential. There is a need for a rights-based approach that guarantees decent work, housing, education and health care. Labour codes must be revised to explicitly extend protections to climate migrants, especially in sectors such as construction and domestic work where informality is rampant. Similarly, coastal zone management must be revisited to prioritise ecological sustainability and community rights over commercial interests. India's commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7 — eliminating forced labour and ensuring decent work for all — is contingent upon addressing the new vulnerabilities created by climate displacement. If climate change is the defining challenge of our era, responding to climate-induced displacement must be at the core of India's adaptation strategy. Protecting the rights, dignity, and livelihoods of those most impacted is not just an environmental necessity. It is a test of India's democratic and constitutional values. Bhoomika Choudhury is an international lawyer and researcher specialising in business and human rights, corporate accountability, and labour rights
