Sindh Governments Agriculture, Supply & Prices Department, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 16 (1) of The Sugar Factories Control Act, 1950 (Sindh Amendment) Act 2009, retained the minimum price of Sugarcane at Rs 425 per maund. The decision was taken after approval of the Sindh Cabinet in its previous meeting, the notification reads.
In a collaborative effort to protect the rights of domestic workers, the Labor Department of Sindh and the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a consultative workshop on Wednesday.
The workshop brought together representatives from the cottage industry, labor organizations, government officials, civil society, and legal experts to discuss and propose comprehensive legislation for domestic workers. Participants emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive legislation that addresses issues of fair employment, worker rights, eradication of domestic violence, and awareness campaigns to educate both workers and employers about their respective rights and obligations.
They urged the Sindh government to prioritize the enactment of this legislation in 2023 to ensure the social safety and well-being of domestic workers. The workshop highlighted the alarmingly high proportion of women and children among domestic workers, emphasizing the need for targeted measures to protect their health and safety.
Participants commended the Sindh governments 2014 labor policy, which established a minimum age limit of 14 years for domestic work and outlined specific provisions for child workers under the age of 18.
