Cabinet approves The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to introduce The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing Session of Parliament.
The Bill provides a mechanism for their social, economic and educational empowerment.
Impact
The Bill will benefit a large number of transgender persons, mitigate the stigma, discrimination and abuse against this marginalized section and bring them into the mainstream of society. This will lead to inclusiveness and will make the transgender persons productive members of the society.
Background
Transgender community is among one of the most marginalized communities in the country because they don’t fit into the stereotypical categories of gender of ‘men’ or ‘women’. Consequently, they face problems ranging from social exclusion to discrimination, lack of education facilities, unemployment, lack of medical facilities and so on. The Bill shall empower the transgender community socially, educationally and economically.
Cabinet approves the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. It will replace the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019.
The banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 will replace the Ordinance promulgated on 21st February, 2019, which will otherwise cease to operate after six weeks after reassembly of Parliament.
Impact
The Bill will help tackle the menace of illicit deposit taking activities in the country, which at present are exploiting regulatory gaps and lack of strict administrative measures to dupe poor and gullible people of their hard-earned savings.
Cabinet approves Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019
In the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’ and ‘Sabka Vishwas’, the NDA Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been continuously working for the benefit of people from various walks of life. With this objective, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved for introduction of the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 in the Parliament. This proposal would enhance the coverage of the safety, health and working conditions provisions manifold as compared to the present scenario. The decision will enhance the coverage of the safety, health and working conditions provisions manifold as compared to the present scenario.
The New Code has been drafted after amalgamation, simplification and rationalisation of the relevant provisions of the 13 Central Labour Acts:
* The Factories Act, 1948;
* The Mines Act, 1952; The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986;
* The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996;
* The Plantations Labour Act, 1951;
* The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970;
* The Inter-State Migrant workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979;
* The Working Journalist and other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service and Misc. Provision) Act, 1955;
* The Working Journalist (Fixation of rates of wages) Act, 1958;
* The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961;
* Sales Promotion Employees (Condition of Service) Act, 1976;
* The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966; and
* The Cine Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers Act, 1981. After the enactment of the Code, all these Acts being subsumed in the Code will be repealed.
Cabinet approves Grant of Organized Group ‘A’ Status to Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) Service
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Grant of Organised Group 'A' status to Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) and consequential benefits of Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU) with effect from 01-01-2006 and Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) @ 30% of Senior Duty Post (SDP) with effect from 06.06.2000, as per Department of Personnel and Training guidelines dated 24.04.2009 and 06.06.2000 respectively and subsequent instructions thereon.
Major Impact
Grant of status of Organized Group 'A' service to RPF will end stagnation, improve career progression of the officers and keep up their motivational level. Eligible officers of RPF will get benefitted.
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