Inaugural Regional Conference on Labour Codes Commences in Jaipur
On January 14, 2026, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment Sushri Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated a two-day Regional Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs in Jaipur. The event aims to facilitate the implementation of the new Labour Codes, a significant reform consolidating 29 laws into four Codes. The conference underscores the need for cooperation among stakeholders and highlights progressive measures like work-from-home policies and extended social security coverage. Key issues discussed include the readiness of IT systems, expansion of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation coverage, and enhancing employment generation through national initiatives.
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