In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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Labour reforms strengthen rights of audio-visual workers
The Government’s consolidation of labour laws into four unified Labour Codes brings sweeping protections to India’s audio-visual workforce expanding legal recognition, guaranteeing minimum wages and making producers liable for unpaid dues. The reforms redraw the labour landscape for film, television, digital media, dubbing artists, journalists in electronic media and stunt…
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Labour Codes Reshape BOCW Protections Nationwide
The consolidation of labour laws into four Labour Codes has reshaped protections for Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW). By unifying wage rules, occupational safety, industrial relations and social security, the reforms deliver clearer entitlements and stronger enforcement across construction sites nationwide. Key changes include universal minimum wages, a government-set…