Bandaru Dattatreya

State-run pension fund to start buying shares as Modi pushes reform

India`s state social security fund, undeterred by resistance from trade unions, will start investing in equity markets next month, the labour minister said, as part of a reform drive aimed at boosting the economy.

Jun 25, 2015, 12:38 PM IST

India committed to achieve inclusive growth: Dattatreya

He assured that the government is committed to protect and safeguard the interests of workers and uphold the dignity of labour.

Jun 15, 2015, 17:39 PM IST

Rs 27,000 cr lying unclaimed in EPF: Labour Minister

An amount of Rs 27,000 crore is lying as unclaimed in the Employee Provident Fund, Union minister of state for Labour, Bandaru Dattatreya said here on Saturday.

May 30, 2015, 21:49 PM IST

Over 3 lakh bonded labourers released till March 31

"We have information regarding number of bonded labourers identified and released in various states till March 31, 2015," Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.

Apr 20, 2015, 16:20 PM IST

Rs 119.95 cr production loss due to 89 industrial strikes: Govt

A total of 89 strikes were reported in various industrial complexes in the country this year, leading to loss of 11,67,987 man days and a production loss of Rs 119.95 crore.

Dec 15, 2014, 14:41 PM IST