Ministry of Labour and Employment: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Dec 2025

EPFO

EPFO Offices to be Reimagined as Single-Window Service Hubs

Dec 27, 2025

Womens Formal Employment Rises to . in

India has recorded a significant rise in womens employment in the formal workforce, with the Labour...

Employment

Aug 1, 2025

Labour Welfare Schemes Benefit Over Lakh Unorganised Workers

Ministry of Labour amp Employment has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting unorganised workers ...

Labour Law

Jun 18, 2025

Labour Welfare Schemes Benefit Over Lakh Unorganised Workers

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

Press Release

Major Initiative by Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2024

Ministry of Labour and Employment has released its Year End Review for 2024, highlighting significant achievements and initiatives aimed at advancing social security, employment, and worker welfare. The review showcases the ministry’s commitment to supporting unorganized workers and improving the overall labor sector in India. Ministry of Labour: e-Shram Portal & Social Security Schemes One […]

Dec 30, 2024

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

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

Press Release

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

Labour Law

Govt strengthens rules to protect rights of contractual employees

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has recently incorporated six statutory obligations on GeM (Government e-Marketing) portal in the contract of hiring manpower through outsourcing agencies in Government of India offices in order to protect the interest of the contractual employees. Of late in a letter addressed to Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs, the Union […]

Apr 24, 2023

EPFO

EPF interest rate approved for FY21-22, to be credited soon

The government has approved 8.1 per cent rate of interest on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22, which is expected to be credited around Diwali this year. In March this year, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) decided to lower the interest on provident fund deposits for 2021-22 to 8.1 per cent from 8.5 […]

Sep 29, 2022

Labour Law

Labour ministry dismisses reports of workers’ exodus amid third wave

The labour ministry has dismissed as “untrue” media reports of mass exodus of workers, especially migrant labour, to their home states amid the third wave of COVID-19. It further said the Centre as well as state governments are keeping a close watch on the scenario and are fully prepared to deal with any situation. “Some […]

Jan 14, 2022