The department of labour and employment was formed in 1972, when Government of Tamil Nadu trifurcated the Industries, Labour and Housing Department.[1]
Objective
The department of labour is responsible for administering matters relating to Industrial relations, safety of workers, labor Welfare, employment exchanges and technical training.[2] The department is responsible for the enforcement of various provisions and acts enacted by the Government of India and the state government concerning the subjects.[2]
Sub-divisions
The following sub-divisions and undertakings operate under the department:[3]
Sub-departments
Department of Labour: Industrial relations and labor welfare
Department of Employment and Training: Employment facilitation and training
Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health: Safety in industries and factories
Undertakings and bodies
Overseas Manpower Corporation Limited
Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Social Security and Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu State Contract Labour Advisory Board
Tamil Nadu Plantation Labour Housing Advisory Board
Tamil Nadu State Labour Advisory Board
Tamil Nadu Washermen Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Hairdressers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Auto Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Tailoring Workers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Workers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Handloom Silk Weavers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Pottery Workers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Goldsmiths Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Artists Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Footwear, Leathers Goods Manufactory and Tannery Workers Welfare Board
Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers Welfare Board
