A May 8, 2026 office memorandum from India’s Department of Expenditure directs central ministries and agencies to link procurement with Labour Code protections. The move operationalises worker safeguards while raising the stakes for contractors. Firms that miss timely wage and social security contributions could face strict enforcement actions, including debarment and blacklisting, affecting future government contracts.
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