Discontinuation of ER-II Return (Occupational-Educational Pattern of Employees) – Central

Date of Notification: 15th February, 2016

Issued by: Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India

Reference No.: F. No. DGE&T–S–14013/1/2017–EMI

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has directed all States/UTs to discontinue filing the ER-II Return, which was used to capture the occupational and educational pattern of employees in India.

Background: An Expert Group was constituted to review DGET’s publications. In its meeting held on 23rd April, 2015, the group reviewed the ‘Occupational-Educational Pattern of Employees in India’ report — prepared on the basis of ER-II returns submitted by States/UTs — and recommended its discontinuation, citing the availability of equivalent NSSO data.

Action Required: All Directors/Commissioners of Employment are requested to:

• Direct all concerned officers under the Employment Directorate in their state to stop submitting ER-II returns with immediate effect

Applicability: All States and Union Territories

Please find attached the official notification below:

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