Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards
What is Decent Work and why is it a key element to achieve fair globalization and poverty reduction?
Decent Work refers to opportunities for work that are productive and deliver a fair income, provides security in the workplace and social protection for families and better prospects for personal development and social integration. It aims to give people the freedom to voice their concerns, organize themselves and participate in the decisions that affect their lives including equality of opportunity and treatment, for all women and men.
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‘No NOC for most Bawana, Narela factories’
"DFS data showed that in 2019 about 56 factories were given certificates, 87 in 2020 and 57 in 2021. “A few factory owners also applied for renewal of their certificates, which was done after proper i ...
Read MoreMassive fire in sandal making factory, goods worth lakhs burnt
"A massive fire broke out in a factory located in Narela area on Saturday morning. Goods worth lakhs of rupees were burnt in the accident. Thankfully no one was injured in the accident. By registering ...
Read MoreMassive fire breaks out at showroom in Kolkata's Chandni Chowk; firefighting ops underway
"A massive fire broke out in a clothing showroom in the Chandini Chowk region of Kolkata. According to sources, the fire was reported at around 3.30 am on Friday." ...
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