Minister for Transport and Labour Chandira Priyanga has asked Labour Department officials to carry out periodic safety inspections at factories and commercial enterprises.
Chairing a review meeting at her office in the Legislative Assembly, she stressed the need for coordination between inter-related departments and time-bound resolution of labour issues apart from ensuring safety compliance at factory units and commercial entities.
The consultations also dwelt on enabling a fair work environment, implementation of labour welfare measures and ensuring protection of female workers.
Labour Department officials, the Inspector of Factories and other officers participated in the meeting.