L&T short of 45,000 workers & techies: MD

Severe shortage of skilled labour at L&T impacting projects, with 25,000 labourers and 20,000 engineers needed. Weather, elections, and skilled workers moving abroad contribute to the crisis. The company faces 10-12% attrition, leading to challenges in recruitment. Initiatives like transport, health provisions, and skill centers aim to mitigate the issue, as the broader industry also encounters similar shortages. L&T has been facing manpower shortages on and off . Last year, SNS had said the company faced challenges despite wanting to recruit over 30,000 labourers.