Members of Parliament raised critical workforce-related issues during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha.
Discussions focused on the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), work culture in multinational corporations (MNCs), and the need for social security for film technicians and support staff.
Concerns were raised over the limited disbursal of higher pensions under the EPS, with only a fraction of applicants having received the benefit so far.
Calls were made for stronger enforcement of labour laws to protect technicians and support staff in the film and television industry, while attention was drawn to the need for special trains for workers from Kerala during the festive season.