Serious labour issues highlighted in Hema committee report get scant attention

The typical working hours of 15 hours or more for technicians are violative of the labour laws in the country. Many end up with health issues due to irregular sleeping and eating habits. The payment is not commensurate to the quantum of work put in either. Assistant directors get paid ₹30,000-₹40,000 or even less for pre-production work extending over eight months