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Updated on: Dec 2025
Major Initiative by Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2024
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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Govt strengthens rules to protect rights of contractual employees
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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 […]

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

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Labour ministry dismisses reports of workers’ exodus amid third wave
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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 […]

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