labour reforms

National conference on labour reforms kicks off in Delhi

A two-day "National Conference with Labour Ministers and Secretaries of States/UTs," chaired by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, began in New Delhi on Wednesday. The event, organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, is aimed at fostering collaboration on key labour reforms across all 36 States and Union Territories. Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, and Labour & Employment Secretary, Sum...

January 5, 2025 5:38 PM

CII pushes for employment policies, labour reforms, and boosting women workforce in Union Budget 2025-26

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the government to prioritize employment generation, implementation of labour reforms, and increased participation of women in the workforce in the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, set to be presented on February 1. Highlighting the potential of India’s demographic dividend, CII proposed an integrated National Employment Policy to unify the numerous employment-focused initiatives currently under various ministries and state governments. Chandr...