Question

The first National Commission on Labour (NCL) submitted its report in the year?
A. 1969
B. 1958
C. 1999
D. 1947

Answer 1

Hint: National Commission on Labour (NCL) is an Indian statutory body. The main objective of this body is to recommend the changes in various labour laws which safeguard the interest of labours.

Complete answer:
The first National Labour Commission was established on 24th December 1966. It was guided under the Chairmanship of Dr Gajendragadkar. It submitted its very first report in 1969. The objective was to analyse and conduct a detailed study of the lifestyle of labours and labour legislations. The Commission took into account the emerging economic environment which involves the rapid technological change, economic globalisation, Trade and industry liberalisation, tuning existing laws with future labour market needs and demands. It also recommended a policy framework in the unorganized sector. This statutory body not only helps in safeguarding the interests of labourers but also sets up rules and regulations regarding the same. This is done in order to ensure that all the labours and labour unions are governed with the same sets of laws and no discrimination can happen from either of the sides.
Therefore “A. 1969” is the correct answer.

Note: On 15 October 1999, there was another National Commission on Labour that was set up under the chairmanship of Ravindra Varma. This commission submitted its report to Atal Bihari Vajpayee who was then the Prime Minister on 29 June 2002.