Sat Mar 29 15:21:10 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Celebrates Labor Harmony, Awards Top Businesses

**Thiruvananthapuram, March 29, 2025** – Kerala’s Minister for Labour, V. Sivankutty, lauded the state’s strong labor-management relations, highlighting it as a period of unprecedented harmony in the state’s labor history. He made the comments Saturday while distributing the Chief Minister’s Excellence Awards to 13 top-performing commercial and industrial establishments.

The awards recognized excellence across diverse sectors, including automobile, construction, finance, hospitality, IT, and textiles. Minister Sivankutty emphasized the importance of cooperation between workers and employers, stating that this collaboration is key to the success of any venture. He pointed to low labor disputes, high wages, strong job security, and equitable workplaces as indicators of the state’s positive labor climate.

The ceremony, presided over by MLA Antony Raju, was also attended by Labour Secretary K. Vasuki and Labour Commissioner Safna Nazarudeen. The event underscored the Kerala government’s commitment to fostering a positive and productive environment for both employers and employees.

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