Ministry of Labour and Employment

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...

April 23, 2025 1:13 PM

Centre urges states/UTs to safeguard workers from extreme heatwave conditions

Amid rising temperatures and growing concerns over extreme heatwave conditions across the country, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has written to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of all States and Union Territories, urging them to implement effective measures to protect workers and labourers from heat-related health risks. In the advisory issued on Tuesday, the Secretary of the Ministry highlighted the importance of immediate and coordinated action by employers, industries, and lo...

April 16, 2025 11:01 AM

Labour Ministry signs MoU with Swiggy to boost employment in gig sector

In a significant move to strengthen employment linkages in the gig and logistics sector, the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, one of India’s leading online food delivery platforms through the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The collaboration aims to bring greater visibility and accessibility to gig and platform-based job opportunities for youth across India in urban and semi-urban areas. The MoU was inked in the prese...

April 3, 2025 4:14 PM

EPFO simplifies claim settlement process with two key reforms

In a significant move to enhance the Ease of Living for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) members and improve the Ease of Doing Business for employers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced two major reforms in its claim settlement process. These changes aim to streamline operations and reduce claim rejections, the Ministry of Labour & Employment announced on Thursday. No More Requirement to Upload Cheque Leaf or Attested Bank Passbook EPFO has eliminated the n...

March 25, 2025 11:15 AM

PMG reviews mega infrastructure projects worth INR 63,858 crore in Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal

The Project Monitoring Group (PMG) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) conducted an extensive review of key infrastructure projects in Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. During the review, officials addressed 23 issues related to 19 major projects, with a total investment exceeding INR 63,858 crore, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Monday. The review included five significant projects under the Ministry of Labour and Emp...

February 4, 2025 2:10 PM

Over 30.58 crore workers registered on E-Shram portal, including 1.23 crore new registrations in 2024

The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s E-Shram portal has emerged as a one-stop solution for unorganised workers in India. Launched on 26th August 2021, the portal aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar, providing workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) on a self-declaration basis. This information was shared in Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, according to a press release ...

January 7, 2025 5:41 PM

Bhashini-enabled e-shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages

Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the multilingual functionality of the e-Shram portal on Tuesday in New Delhi, making it accessible in all 22 Scheduled Languages. This move aligns with the vision of making e-Shram a 'One-Stop-Solution' for unorganised workers in India, providing comprehensive social protection. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MEITY) Bhashini project was leveraged to upgrade the e-...

December 31, 2024 12:31 PM

Labour Ministry pushes forward social security framework for gig and platform workers

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has made significant strides in advancing social security coverage for gig and platform workers. During a meeting chaired by Secretary Sumita Dawra on Monday, key officials, industry representatives, and experts convened to discuss the development of a comprehensive social security framework for this rapidly growing segment of the workforce. The hybrid-mode meeting saw participation from senior officials, including Ramesh Krishnamurthi (CPFC, EPFO), Ajoy...

December 18, 2024 3:34 PM

ESI scheme records 17.80 lakh new enrollments in October

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recorded 17.80 lakh new employee enrollments under the ESI Scheme in October, the ministry of labour and employment said. The month saw the addition of 21,588 new establishments under the ESI Scheme, extending social security coverage to more workers. Among the total new registrations in October 2024, 8.50 lakh workers belonged to the age group of up to 25 years, accounting for approximately 47.75% of all new enrollments. Additionally, 3.52 la...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

India doubts credibility of Citigroup report on state of employment

The Indian government has strongly refuted a recent Citigroup report on the state of employment in India, calling into question its credibility and methodology. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry of Labour and Employment criticized the report for failing to consider all official data sources available in the public domain. The Citigroup report, which has been widely cited in media outlets, forecasted that India would struggle to create sufficient employment opportunities even with a 7...