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India's New Labour Codes: Universal Social Security and Stronger Worker Protections Implemented Nationwide
Dec 10, 2025 02:23 am CST
India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes replacing 29 outdated laws, introducing universal social security for all workers including gig employees, mandatory appointment letters, statutory minimum wages, and enhanced protections for women workers. The reforms establish a unified framework aimed at strengthening worker rights while simplifying business compliance, with Prime Minister Modi calling it "one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence."
India's Transformative Labour Codes: Balancing Worker Welfare and Business Efficiency in a Growing Economy
Nov 21, 2025 08:56 pm CST
India's new Labour Codes mark a significant transformation of the country's employment landscape, consolidating 29 laws into four comprehensive codes that balance worker protection with business efficiency. With employment growing from 47.5 crore to 64.33 crore in six years and unemployment falling to 3.2%, these reforms introduce single registration systems, expanded social security coverage, gender equality provisions, and modernized workplace regulations designed to create a more equitable and growth-oriented economy.