The Government of India has recently amended the Mines act 1952 which allows women to work in underground mines. Discuss its major consequences. (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· The Mines Act 1952 expressly forbade the employment of women in underground mines, and allowed them to work in above-ground mines only between 6 am and 7 pm.
· Now, however, the labour ministry has amended the rules to allow women to work in underground mines during the day time and in opencast mines round the clock.
Consequences
· Women in underground mining now can occupy “technical, supervisory and managerial” positions, this helps mining engineers
· Employers are mandatory to provide the workers with adequate facilities and safeguards regarding occupational safety, security and health.
· Narrowing gender disparity in mining sector which was traditionally dominated by men.
· Increase in income to the households who depend on mining of minerals, thereby results in increased participation of the women.
· This amendment helps in increasing the female labour force participation rate in the mining sector.
· Moreover it upholds the essence of Article 16 & DPSP of the Indian Constitution which directs government of India to provide equal employment opportunity to the citizens.
Negative Consequences
· Disadvantage to blue collar workers as they have not been mentioned in the amendment.
· Impact of the health on Women is not comprehensively addressed.
· Provisions on compensation to workers needs to be addressed properly.
Arjun pandian 5 years
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including about managerial positions to women mining engineers, disadvantage to
blue collar mine workers etc. Keep Writing.
Sandeep 5 years
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Raj 5 years
Kindly Review. Thanks!!
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better understanding. Try to focus on the consequences of the amendment rules on women.
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Nandadeep 5 years
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Avoid lengthy introduction. Jump straightaway to the consequences, since there are word & time constraints. Keep Writing.
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