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Updated on: Feb 2025
Roundtable on Expanding Welfare for Women in Informal Workforce
Press Release

Roundtable on Expanding Welfare for Women in Informal Workforce

Feb 5, 2025

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead Seminar on Informal Sector Challenges

Ministry of Labour amp Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with the ESIC and Interna...

Press Release
Jan 20, 2025
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead Seminar on Informal Sector Challenges

Ministry of Labour Reviews Social Security for Gig Workers

Secretary of Ministry of Labour amp Employment, Smt. Sumita Dawra, chaired a crucial meeting to re...

Press Release
Dec 31, 2024
Ministry of Labour Reviews Social Security for Gig Workers

Major Initiative by Ministry of Labour and Employment in

Ministry of Labour and Employment has released its Year End Review for , highlighting significan...

Press Release
Dec 30, 2024
Major Initiative by Ministry of Labour and Employment in
TeamLease and Labour Ministry Ink MoU to Enhance Employability
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TeamLease and Labour Ministry Ink MoU to Enhance Employability

To bolster employment opportunities and skill development in India, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TeamLease EdTech. This collaboration aims to enhance employment opportunities for job seekers registered on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The MoU was formalized in New Delhi, marking a milestone in promoting […]

Nov 14, 2024
Ministry of Labour Reviews Future Plans: Focus on Informal Sector
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Ministry of Labour Reviews Future Plans: Focus on Informal Sector

The Ministry of Labour & Employment, under the leadership of Secretary Sumita Dawra, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at boosting the informal sector and enhancing workplace safety. These plans were discussed during a senior officers meeting held in hybrid mode. It was attended by senior officers of the Ministry and heads of organizations […]

Nov 13, 2024
L&E Ministry Partners with Cygnus Ujala; Boosting Healthcare Jobs
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L&E Ministry Partners with Cygnus Ujala; Boosting Healthcare Jobs

The Ministry of Labour & Employment and Cygnus Ujala Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi today, marking a significant step toward enhancing employment accessibility in the healthcare sector. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and […]

Nov 8, 2024
Labour Laws Evolution in India: A Decade of Reform and Resilience
Editorial

Labour Laws Evolution in India: A Decade of Reform and Resilience

In response to the changes in India’s economic landscape, the Government of India has taken crucial steps to reform labour laws. The consolidation of 29 central labour laws into four comprehensive labour codes marks a monumental shift in the regulatory framework. The Indian government has recently implemented significant amendments to labour laws to enhance the […]

Oct 22, 2024
Task Force Meeting Focuses on Female Workforce Participation
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Task Force Meeting Focuses on Female Workforce Participation

Ministry of Labour and Employment (L&E) recently hosted the 7th meeting of the Task Force on “Improving Female Workforce Participation in India.” The gathering, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Delhi, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies aimed at enhancing female participation in the workforce. Led by Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary of […]

Aug 24, 2024
Ministry of Labour and Employment signs MoUs with Private Job Portals/Employers
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Ministry of Labour and Employment signs MoUs with Private Job Portals/Employers

The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading private job portals, companies/employers, and skill providers to integrate with the National Career Service (NCS) portal of the Ministry. The objective of MoUs is to enhance employment opportunities and services for jobseekers on NCS portal. The private job portals partnering with […]

Sep 13, 2023
Govt to implement all 4 labour codes in one go by Dec 2020
Labour Law

Govt to implement all 4 labour codes in one go by Dec 2020

Government looking to implement all four labour codes in one go by December 2020 The government is aiming to implement all the four labour codes in one go by December this year and complete the final stretch of labour sector reforms, Union minister Santosh Gangwar has said. Parliament in its just-concluded session passed three labour code bills: […]

Sep 27, 2020
Santosh Gangwar launches official Logo of “Labour Bureau”
Labour Law

Santosh Gangwar launches official Logo of “Labour Bureau”

Shri Santosh Gangwar launches Logo of Labour Bureau, says database is very important in policymaking The official logo of Labour Bureau, an attached office of Ministry of Labour and Employment, was launched on 20 Aug 2020 by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment in the presence of Shri Heeralal […]

Aug 22, 2020
Labour Ministry allows EPF withdrawal amid lockdown
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Labour Ministry allows EPF withdrawal amid lockdown

The Labour Ministry has allowed over 6 crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO to withdraw an amount not exceeding their three months basic pay and dearness allowance from their EPF account in view of the lockdown to fight COVID-19. Besides, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) also introduced an online claim settlement facility without manual […]

Mar 29, 2020