Raipur, March 2 (IANS) In a cabinet meeting held on Sunday, the Chhattisgarh state cabinet approved the new excise policy for the fiscal year 2025-26, amendment to labour laws including Industrial Dispute Act 1947 — through an amendment Bill, and enforced the new industry policy 2024-2030. According to the new excise policy, 674 liquor shops … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India’s urban areas among persons of age 15 years and above has risen to 50.4 per cent in the October–December quarter in 2024 — from 49.9 per cent in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting an increase in employment in the country, … Read more
Jammu, Feb 5 (IANS) Authorities said on Wednesday that they have rescued 7 children forced into labour in J&K’s Reasi district. Authorities said that the children, forced into child labour were rescued during a drive against such crimes. The drive was launched under the directions of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 for the nearly 80 per cent hike in allocation to a record Rs 32,646 crore for the Ministry of Labour & Employment and the social security benefit for gig workers. “Our focus is firmly on … Read more
Gandhinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Gujarat Labor Commissioner organised a workshop to guide outsourcing agencies that supply labour to various state government departments. The event was held at Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan, Gandhinagar, under the chairmanship of Gujarat’s Labour Commissioner, K.D. Lakhani. The workshop aimed to educate agencies on labour laws that protect workers’ rights. Key regulations … Read more
