Shri Shish Ram Ola has taken over as new Union Minister Labour and Employment Minister here in Shram Shakti Bhawan New Delhi today. Shri Ola is a Lok Sabha member (INC) from Jhunjhnu Constituency of Rajasthan and has already handled this portfolio from May 23, 2004 to November 27, 2004 in the UPA-I tenure.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Ola said he will soon have a meeting with Senior Officers in the ministry to chalk out priorities as per the need. He said emphasis will be on imparting skill Development with avenues of Employment. Also due thrust will be given to tackle the child labour issues.