New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) formally commenced its 75th Foundation Year celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming its commitment to worker welfare and announcing a series of reforms and healthcare initiatives. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
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Labour Codes Focus at Bhubaneswar Regional Meet
A two-day Regional Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States and Union Territories was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar on February 17, 2026, with a strong focus on the smooth implementation of the four Labour Codes and strengthening social security mechanisms. The conference, organised by the Ministry of Labour…
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NHRC Steps In Over Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Dubai
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting the plight of Indian migrant workers from Jharkhand who have allegedly been stranded in Dubai under distressing circumstances. The reported incidents involve serious allegations of passport seizure, unpaid wages, and denial of basic…
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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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SPREE 2025 Extended Till Jan 31, 2026: ESIC Gives Employers Relief
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025 by one month, providing employers additional time to register under the ESI Act without facing inspections or past financial liabilities. The scheme, initially scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2025,…
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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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“Piyush Goyal Pushes for Business Reforms”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders on Tuesday, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthen the ease of doing business while ensuring the welfare of workers. Speaking at the conference, he highlighted recent policy reforms designed to simplify compliance, boost entrepreneurship…
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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,…