Labour Ministry

MC Interview: High time welfare of workers is made mandatory, labour laws first of their kind since Independence, says Labour Secretary

"Instead of delving on the past delays, it’s best to now look forward. This code has everything going for the workers, for the expansion of industries and employment," Gurnani told Moneycontrol.

Bharat Bandh Highlights: Markets in Delhi remain open amid nationwide strike call by trade unions

Connaught Place, one of the busiest commercial hubs in Delhi, witnessed normal operations.

Labour Ministry mulls scheme for gig, platform workers

In October, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that a policy for providing social security benefits like pension and health services to gig and platform workers is under process.

At 10.2%, youth unemployment rate in India lower than global levels: Govt

As per the latest available Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report, the estimated unemployment rate for youth aged 15-29 years in the country for the year 2023-24 is 10.2 percent, which is lower than global levels.

EPFO net member addition up 9.33% to 18.81 lakh in September

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) enrolled around 9.47 lakh new members in September 2024, representing an increase of 6.22 percent over September 2023, the Labour Ministry said.

AICCA terms Air India's new room-sharing policy 'illegal', seeks labour ministry intervention

The association is seeking these entitlements — hotel accommodation and conditions of accommodation — in line with the policy on accommodation for pilots, as per the previous agreements and tribunal awards.

Retail inflation rates for farm, rural workers ease in July

The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and for rural labourers (CPI-RL) registered an increase of 10 points each in July, reaching 1,290 and 1,302, respectively, a labour ministry statement said.

Centre seeks legal view to push labour codes amid Bengal's resistance: Sources

While the government is confident it will eventually be able to convince the eastern state to come on board citing the merits of the proposed regulations, it has reached out for a legal opinion in case of a stalemate.

Govt backing more international MoUs on skilled labour migration amid shortage concerns raised by industry

The labour secretary's comments come at a time when major infrastructure companies like Larsen & Toubro have said that India is losing a large portion of its skilled labour to infrastructure projects that are being executed in the Middle East.

Aim to implement 3 employment-linked incentive schemes by the end of year, says labour secretary Dawra

The labour ministry will work with around 25 ministries to collate data on the various central and state government schemes where employment is created, either directly or indirectly

MC Interview: EPFO to soon get a digital makeover to minimise delays in disbursal of claims: Labour secy Dawra

The retirement fund body has been in the news for inordinate delays in disbursal of claims, sometimes even running into years. The labour secretary says the ministry is in the process of upgrading the EPFO’s digital platform and is developing a central database to streamline payments, which should be ready in another 2-3 months.

DXC Tech delays onboarding of 4,800 campus recruits, employee union NITES writes to labour ministry

The union said many of these employees had turned down other job offers and are currently struggling financially as a resukt.

Challenges of skill shortage, regulatory complexities await new Labour Minister

With massive investments on the line, industry experts say India needs skilled individuals to support the anticipated growth in various sectors, especially in information technology (IT), electric vehicles (EVs), fintech among others.

ESIC adds 15.92 lakh new members in November

Around 20,830 new establishments were registered and brought under the social security umbrella of ESIC in November ensuring more coverage, the labour ministry said in a statement.

EPFO in talks with Fin Min to reinvest ETF funds in equities to maximise returns

The proposal to reinvest redemption proceeds from ETFs back into the stock market requires approval from the finance ministry.