(a) the State-wise number of industries closed down due to
labour dispute during the year 2000;
(b) the details of the loss suffered by the Union Government
due to closing of such industries;
(c) whether the Union Government have taken any action to
settle these disputes;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF LABOUR (DR. SATYANARAYAN JATIYA )
(a) State-wise number of industries closed down due to
various reasons during the year 2000 ( January to September ) is
as given in Annexure.
(b) Such information is not maintained by Ministry of Labour.
(c) to (d): The Government has been conducting conciliation
proceedings to avert strikes, lockouts and labour disputes to
establish better industrial relations in the Central Sphere. A
tripartite mechanism has been established for encouraging social
dialogue. The Government has also been emphasizing the important
role of workers` participation in management so as to bring about
more harmonious industrial relations. These steps are expected
to foster better industrial relations and result in minimizing
the labour disputes.
(e): Question does not arise.