Gujarat govt has taken steps to uphold industrial harmony & worker welfare: Industries minister. Gujarat Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput said that the state government remains committed to maintaining industrial peace while preventing worker exploitation. The number of factories registered under the Factories Act increased from 1,004 in December 2023 to 1,074 by December 2024, reflecting the district’s expanding industrial landscape, he said. The state government launched the labour assistance toll-free helpline on October 21, 2022, to address worker grievances. The helplines received 18,347 calls, all of which were resolved with appropriate responses and necessary interventions, the minister said. He added that after due investigation, appropriate action was taken in 51 cases, leading to settlements for 72 workers across 42 industrial units. The minister informed that legal action was also taken against 50 non-compliant units, which led to 160 criminal cases being filed in labor courts. He also highlighted the rapid industrial growth in Kutch, which is home to key industries such as steel, ports, salt production, and renewable energy.
