India Overhauls Labour Laws: New Codes Set to Reshape Industrial Relations

India Overhauls Labour Laws: New Codes Set to Reshape Industrial Relations

A New Framework for the Indian Workforce The Indian government has officially notified the rules for all four labour codes, marking a significant transition in the nation’s regulatory landscape. This comprehensive overhaul, finalized by the Centre this week, consolidates 29 existing central labour laws into four simplified codes covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and…

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Jan Suraksha Schemes Deliver Rs 25,000 Crore Safety Net After 11 Years

Jan Suraksha Schemes Deliver Rs 25,000 Crore Safety Net After 11 Years

A Decade of Financial Inclusion Over the past eleven years, the Indian government’s Jan Suraksha schemes have disbursed approximately Rs 25,160 crore in claims, providing a critical financial safety net for millions of citizens. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed these figures this week, underscoring the success of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY),…

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Jansuraksha Schemes Reach Milestone with Rs 25,160 Crore in Settled Claims

Jansuraksha Schemes Reach Milestone with Rs 25,160 Crore in Settled Claims

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that the government’s flagship Jansuraksha schemes have successfully settled claims totaling Rs 25,160 crore since their inception in 2015. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these social security initiatives—comprising the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana…

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