Lok Sabha Question No. 539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-05
Subject: Linking of Aadhaar Number with PF Number
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.539 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2020

## Linking of Aadhaar Number with PF Number

## 539.  SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  workers  engage  through  contractors  in  coal  mines  suffer  regarding  their Provident Fund Accounts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  Government  is  considering  a  proposal  to  link  Aadhaar  number  of  coal  mines workers to their Provident Fund to protect them from exploitation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the proposal will be implemented and workers will be benefited; and
- (e) the details of the measures being taken by the Government for the welfare of coal mine workers in the country?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a) & (b): No.
- (c) & (d): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

(e): The focus of welfare activities of Coal India Limited (CIL) is welfare of its employees and their families. The subsidiaries are paying great attention to the welfare of their workers. Every effort is being made to improve the living conditions of coal miners. In order to create a sense of belonging and involvement in work, top priority is given by the management in  the following areas:

## HOUSING FACILITIES

To provide shelter is the main thrust area of the organization. CIL has achieved the  goal  of 'Shelter for All' for workers with landmark of  100%  housing  satisfaction  for  fulfilling  the  basic needs of the workers.

## WATER SUPPLY

One  of the   major  welfare  activities  of the  company  is to  provide  clean drinking  water  to    the employees and their families. In  this  direction  many  water  supply  schemes  have  been  taken up.

Supply of Water through natural resource like river, tank etc are supplemented by underground mine water after proper treatment.

## EDUCATION FACILITIES

The  primary  responsibility  of  providing  educational  facilities  lies  with  the  State  Government. However, the subsidiary companies of CIL have been providing financial assistance and infrastructure facilities  to  certain schools like  DAV, Kendriya Vidyalaya,  Delhi Public School etc and other educational institutions run by the State Government to provide quality education to the employees' children. In addition, financial assistance and infrastructure facilities are also provided to certain  privately  managed  schools  and  other  educational  institutions  by  the  subsidiary  coal companies  functioning  in  and  around  coalfield  areas.   CIL  is  also  providing  various  types  of scholarship, cash award and financial assistance to the children of employees.

## MEDICAL FACILITIES

CIL and its subsidiaries are extending medical facilities to the employees and their families  through various  medical  establishments  from  the  dispensary  level  to  the  central  and  apex  hospitals  in different parts of the coalfields. Special emphasis is also given on occupational health, HIV/AIDS

awareness programme.

## STATUTORY WELFARE FACILITIES

In  accordance  with  the  provision  of  the  Mines  Act,  1952  and  rules  &  regulations  framed thereunder, subsidiaries of CIL are maintaining various statutory welfare facilities for the coal mines such as canteen, rest shelters and pit-head baths.

## NON-STATUTORY WELFARE MEASURE

In  order  to  supply  essential  commodities  and  consumer  goods  at  a  cheaper  rate  in  the  collieries, Central Co-operative and Primary Co-operative Stores are functioning in the coalfield areas of CIL. In addition, Co-operative Credit Societies are also functioning in the coal companies.

## BANKING FACILITIES

The Management  of Coal companies are providing infrastructure facilities to the various nationalized banks for opening their branches and extension counters in the coalfields for the benefit of coal workers. Workers are  educated  to  draw their salaries  from the banks  and  they  are also encouraged to practice thrift for the benefit of their families.

## HOLIDAY HOMES

Coal India Limited has maintained Holiday Homes in important spots across the country.