A study on labor welfare facilities with special reference to APHMEL, Krishna district, AP.

Labor sector addresses multi-dimensional socio-economic aspects affecting labor welfare, productivity, living standards of labor force and social security. To raise living standards of the work force and achieve higher productivity, skill up gradation through suitable training is of utmost importance. Manpower development to provide adequate labor force of appropriate skills and quality to different sectors is essential for rapid socioeconomic development. Employment generation in all the productive sectors is one of the basic objectives. In this context, efforts are being made for providing the environment for self-employment both in urban and rural areas. During the Ninth Plan period, elimination of undesirable practices such as child labor, bonded labor, and aspects such as ensuring workers’ safety and social security, looking after labor welfare and providing of the necessary support measures for sorting out problems relating to employment of both men and women workers in different sectors has received priority attention.

This paper tries to study in detail about the welfare facilities being provided by the organization and how far are these implemented and satisfying the employees.