The Union Labour Ministry is developing a system that will allow eight crore Employee Provident Fund (EPF) members to directly withdraw their money using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The project, expected to roll out by April 2026, aims to provide quicker access to funds, streamline the withdrawal process, and…
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India Asks E-Commerce Apps to Drop 10-Minute Delivery Claim
The Indian government has asked all quick-commerce platforms to stop promoting “10-minute delivery” services, citing growing concerns over the safety and working conditions of gig economy workers. The move follows recent nationwide protests by delivery riders demanding safer work environments and fairer pay. Sources familiar with the discussions said the…
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Union Minister Inaugurates Labour Codes Meet
Jaipur, 14 January 2026: Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated a two-day Regional Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs today in Jaipur. The conference aims to facilitate effective implementation of the four Labour Codes and deliberates on schemes such as…
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Union Labour Minister Inaugurates Regional Conference on Labour Codes
Goa, 7 January 2026: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually inaugurated a two-day Regional Level Conference in Goa. The event marks the first in a series of six regional conferences planned across India to facilitate the effective implementation of the four…
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Dr Mandaviya Unveils Major EPFO Reforms, 100 Crore Cover Goal
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a series of transformative reforms aimed at modernising the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expanding India’s social security net to 100 crore citizens by March 2026. The announcements were made during the inauguration of the newly constructed…
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Labour Ministry Reports Strong Progress in Special Campaign 5.0
New Delhi, 19 October 2025 – The Ministry of Labour and Employment has reported significant progress in the first two weeks of Special Campaign 5.0, aimed at improving administrative efficiency, addressing public grievances, and optimizing office spaces across its attached, subordinate, and autonomous organizations nationwide. The campaign focuses on multiple…
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Govt Launches EEC 2025 to Expand Social Security for Workers
New Delhi, October 13: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025) — a nationwide initiative aimed at bringing lakhs of unregistered workers into India’s organized social security network through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The campaign, operational from November 1, 2025,…