Lok Sabha Question No. 2480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Welfare of IT Employees
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2480

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.08.2018

## WELFARE OF IT EMPLOYEES

## 2480.   SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  legislation  for  ensuring  employment stability  and  welfare  of  employees  in  information  technology  sector  and  if  so,  the details of the action taken thereon;
- (b) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that the welfare of the employees working in IT sector is not ensured and if so, the action taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to exclude the IT sector from the special economic zone privileges so as to implement labour laws in the IT Sector and if so, the details of the action taken thereon;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to implement labour welfare laws in the IT sector and if so, the action taken thereon and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) the State-wise details of employees working in the IT sector; and
- (f) the details of labour welfare measures implemented in the IT sector in each State?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S. S. AHLUWALIA)

(a):  No, Sir.  The IT sector is a specialized technology sector and attracts talent from various technical disciplines. It remains a net hirer and is one of the largest employers in the private sector and provides best pay, perks and privileges to its employees. It is consistently growing over the decades as its workforce remains globally competitive and follows international best practices. However,  it remains  amenable  to  disruptions  due  to  new  and  emerging technologies which take place at very fast pace. This necessitates movement of employees within industry as well as re-skilling/ up-skilling from time-to-time.  In recent past industry, industry  associations  and  Government  have  designed  re-skilling/  up-skilling  platforms  and schemes  to  help  IT  professionals  meet  with  ever  increasing  professional  and  skilling challenges.

(b): No such matter has been reported to the Ministry.

(c): No, Sir.  The IT-ITeS has been identified as one of the 12 Champion Service Sectors by the Government and has created a fund of ` 5,000 crore for their promotion in February 2018.

(d): Does not arise.

(e):  As  regards  the  employment  in  IT  and  ITeS  sector,  the  number  of  employees  has increased to 39,68,000 in FY 2017-18 with an addition of 1,05,000 to 38,63,000 in FY 2016-

17.    The  hiring  trend  is  projected  to  remain  similar  in  the  CFY  2018-19.    The  details  of employment in respect of STP units and IT SEZs is placed at ANNEXURE.
2. (f):  The  IT  sector  is  governed  by  the  Shops  and  Establishment  Act  of  the  respective  State Government.

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## Employment and investment details of STPI Units

| Financial Year   |   Manpower |
|------------------|------------|
| 2016-17          |    1794650 |

## State-wise employment in ITSEZs 2016-17

| State          | Employment   |
|----------------|--------------|
| Andhra Pradesh | 3228         |
| Chandigarh     | 8597         |
| Goa            | -            |
| Gujarat        | 7820         |
| Haryana        | 97281        |
| Karnataka      | 264456       |
| Kerala         | 40601        |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1565         |
| Maharashtra    | 264958       |
| Odisha         | 4786         |
| Punjab         | 2359         |
| Rajasthan      | 6244         |
| Tamil Nadu     | 250289       |
| Telangana      | 186488       |

## ANNEXURE

| Uttar Pradesh   |   68947 |
|-----------------|---------|
| West Bengal     |   55784 |
| Total           | 1263403 |

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