Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate programme at a function in New Delhi to implement new initiatives on labour reforms. Mr Modi also dedicated Shram Suvidha portal to create a conducive environment for development of manufacturing industry in the country. Under the initiative, a Unique Labour Identification Number,LIN, will be allotted to around seven lakh industrial units to facilitate online registration.

The portal will help such units to file a single consolidated returns online in lieu of 16 returns. Mr Modi also dedicated a portability facility through Universal Account Number for Employees Provident Fund under which will ensure portability of social security benefits to the labour of organised sector across the jobs.
Unveiling a series of labour reforms, the Prime Minister asked people to change their mindsets towards labourers saying that Shramev Jayate and Satyamev Jayate are both equally powerful for the development of the nation. Mr Modi emphasised that ease of business is essential for the success of Make in India campaign to turn India into a manufacturing hub.

Launching another initiative called Labour Inspection Scheme to abolish inspector raj, the Prime Minister said, a computerized list of inspections will be generated randomly for labour inspectors. It will be mandatory for them to upload inspection reports within 72 hours. He said, the process will do away the cases of harassment.

The Prime Minister said , there is need to impart skill training to the youths to meet the requirement global workforce demand in the coming years.The Prime Minister also honoured brand ambassadors selected for vocational training to instill pride and confidence among ITI students.