The Prime Minister today said that inclusive growth cannot be achieved without having sound industrial relations. Dr. Manmohan Singh said workers, employers and government have to work together to achieve economic growth rate of 9 per cent. Inaugurating the 44th Indian Labour Conference in New Delhi, Dr. Singh reiterated government's commitment to the welfare and well being of labour, particularly in non organised sector.

He stressed the need for critically examining at regulatory framework to see if it hampers growth of employment and industry without contributing significantly to labour welfare.

The Prime Minister said there is need to provide opportunities to a large number of youth. Skill development infrastructure in the country has to be stregnthened.

Dr. Singh said that Female labour force participation in the country is extremely low. He said more facilities at work place can attract women. Part time work as full time employment can be the option so that women employee can also look after her family.

AIR correspondent reports that the two day conference will deliberate upon topical and critical issues including Minimum Wages, Social Security and Employ ablility and Employment.