Labour Ministry

November 21, 2025 5:31 PM

Four Labour Codes come into force from today, reforming 29 existing laws

The Centre on Friday announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes - the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020), and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code (2020). The Codes come into effect from November 21, 2025, replacing 29 Central labour laws. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the decision, describing it as “one of the most comprehensive labour-oriented reforms since Independence.” In a post on X, he s...

November 17, 2025 6:22 PM

EPFO unveils first modern Digital Pavilion at IITF 2025

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday inaugurated the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s first-ever modernised digital pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Mandaviya said that IITF has served as an important platform to showcase India’s development journey over the years, and EPFO’s debut marks a milestone in projecting a refreshed, modern identity of the org...

October 3, 2025 11:34 AM

India wins prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’, recognising the Modi government’s efforts in expanding social protection across the nation. The award was presented at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighted India’s historic progress, with soc...