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India rolls out four labour codes and drafts an employment blueprint to shape jobs ahead
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
A new jobs policy is coming after code consolidation
The central government says it has fully operationalised four new labour codes, merging 29 laws into a simpler framework that balances worker protections with business needs. Officials believe the move will improve coordination between labour and industry. Now, the ministry plans a comprehensive employment policy to steer future job creation and workplace regulation.
- Four labour codes are now fully operational
- 29 laws have been consolidated into one framework
- Policy aims to balance pro-worker protections with business ease
- A broader employment blueprint is in the works
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