Social Infrastructure

The Ministry of Labour and Employment in May 2024 joined the PM Gati Shakti portal to bridge gaps in social security coverage, aligning with the initiative’s goal of strengthening social infrastructure in industrial clusters and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

Key Highlights

  • Social infrastructure includes essential services such as education, healthcare, sanitation, and housing, distinct from economic infrastructure, which enhances productivity.
  • Investing in social infrastructure fosters:
    • Inclusive growth and human capital development.
    • Higher employment and poverty reduction.
    • Social mobility and progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through eco-friendly practices.

Constitutional Provisions

  • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):
    • Article 42: Labour welfare.
    • Article 47: Public health and nutrition.
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