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India's Government has introduced new Labour Codes aimed at modernizing the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, which contributes significantly to the nation's economy. These reforms simplify compliance through digital processes, faster approvals, and reduced regulatory burdens, enhancing the ease of doing business. Uniform standards
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The implementation of four new Labour Codes in India has significantly enhanced the working conditions for bidi and cigar workers. These reforms introduce robust protections, such as universal minimum wage guarantees, mandated workplace safety, and comprehensive social security coverage, including ESIC. Furthermore, the reforms emphasize gender equality and provide annual
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The Government of India has introduced new Labour Codes that unify and modernize regulations in the petroleum industry, enhancing safety and welfare. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020, replaces the outdated, fragmented regulatory framework with a comprehensive national safety system. This includes mandatory risk assessments, modernized
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India's integration of 29 labour laws into 4 streamlined codes aims to bolster the export sector by simplifying compliance, promoting fair wages, and ensuring worker safety. The reforms simplify wage definitions, prohibit gender discrimination, and enhance social security. For export-oriented industries like textiles and electronics, the measures offer
Labour Codes
India has introduced significant reforms under four new Labour Codes and maritime legislation, aiming to enhance the safety, health, and welfare of dock workers. The reforms feature mandatory dock registration, universal social security coverage, improved operational transparency, and rigorous safety standards. These measures align with international standards and seek to
Dock Workers
The Government of India has introduced comprehensive reforms through four new labour codes to improve the legal and social security framework for dock workers. This includes mandatory registration, legal recognition of docks, and universal coverage under provident fund, pension, and insurance schemes. The reforms aim to ensure better occupational safety,
Labour Codes
The new Labour Codes introduced in India significantly enhance the safety and equality of women in the workplace. These reforms ensure greater representation of women in grievance and advisory bodies, provide generous maternity benefits such as 26 weeks of leave, and guarantee equal pay for equal work. Moreover, the Codes
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders, emphasizing reforms to enhance ease of doing business and worker welfare. He highlighted the Jan Vishvas Bill for simplifying business procedures and proposed a pilot initiative for 'One Nation, One License'. Goyal
Labour Codes
Prominent international organisations, including the ILO and ISSA, have welcomed India's implementation of four Labour Codes, recognizing them as significant reforms for social protection and minimum wage enhancement. These codes are seen as a step towards inclusive growth and strengthening global social security systems, with a commitment to
Labour Reforms
The Indian government has consolidated 29 labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes aimed at simplifying compliance, modernizing outdated provisions, and promoting ease of doing business while safeguarding workers' rights. The reforms include the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and
Labour Codes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the implementation of the Four Labour Codes, calling it a significant reform that empowers workers and simplifies compliance. He emphasized that these codes will establish a foundation for universal social security, enhance job creation, and strengthen India's economic growth, contributing to a
Labour Codes
The Government of India has enacted four Labour Codes effective from November 21, 2025, aimed at modernizing and simplifying labour laws. These codes will enhance worker welfare, ensure better wages, social security, and safety, while aligning India's labour ecosystem with global standards. The reforms address historical gaps in