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India's New Labour Codes: Transforming Workplaces for Women's Safety, Equality and Economic Empowerment
Nov 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST
India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes that significantly improve workplace conditions for women, prohibiting gender discrimination and mandating equal pay. These reforms allow women to work in previously restricted sectors, including night shifts with proper safety measures, and introduce flexible arrangements like work-from-home options. By modernizing 29 existing labour laws, these codes aim to boost female workforce participation, ensure representation in grievance committees, and create a gender-equal environment poised to drive India's economic growth.
India's New Labour Codes: PM Modi Hails Historic Reforms for Worker Empowerment and Economic Growth
Nov 22, 2025 12:30 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented four comprehensive labour codes in India, representing the most significant labour reforms since independence. These codes establish universal social security, ensure minimum wages, create safer workplaces, and simplify business compliance while protecting workers' rights. The reforms modernize colonial-era regulations, streamlining 29 existing laws to build a future-ready workforce supporting India's journey toward becoming a developed nation.
India Implements Historic Labour Reform: Four Labour Codes Replace 29 Existing Laws
Nov 21, 2025 06:55 pm CST
India has enacted a landmark labour reform by implementing four comprehensive Labour Codes, replacing 29 existing laws. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced these codes—covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety—which aim to modernize regulations, enhance worker welfare, and align with contemporary work environments while promoting ease of business.