The 39^th edition of the Pocket Book of Labour Statistics 2007, presents in concise form, the principal statistical series in respect of a number of important aspects of labour, covering data on employment and training, wages and earnings, prices, industrial disputes, accidents, absenteeism and social security etc. Key Indicators of some countries , ILO Conventions ratified by India alongwith brief account of the important labour activities, both at National and International levels, has also been added. Explanatory notes on various tables have also been given at the end of the tables.  Although every effort has been made to present the latest available information yet due to non-availability of the same in some cases, there was no alternative but to omit or repeat the information published earlier.

        Labour Bureau is grateful for the co-operation of the attached and subordinate offices under the Ministry of Labour & Employment and other organizations in bringing out this publication.  

        Comments/suggestions for further improvement in the contents and quality of this publication would be  appreciated. 

                                                                      A. S. AHLUWALIA                                                                                 DIRECTOR GENERAL

Labour Bureau

Shimla/Chandigarh

March, 2008