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29 OCT 2026 11:23AM by PIB Delhi
A regional Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme, “Shram Samvad”, on Labour Codes, Labour Welfare and Social Protection was jointly organized by Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India (GoI) and Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) at IIA Bhavan, Dadanagar Industrial Area, Kanpur on 28th October, 2026.
The programme aimed at enhancing awareness among employers, HR, Legal and Finance professionals regarding the new Labour Codes and rules made thereunder. It also focused on strengthening awareness and institutional capacity on labour reforms, welfare and social protection, promoting Centre-State coordination and stakeholder engagement. The programme brought together senior officials from MoLE, Labour Department, GoUP, Employees’ provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW) along with employers, industry representatives, and legal, HR and finance professionals.
The programme featured a series of technical sessions designed to provide participants with practical insights into the Labour Codes, employer obligations, and key social security initiatives of the GoI.
Shri Shamim Akhtar, Addl. Labour Commissioner, Kanpur and Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Chairman, Indian Industries Association welcomed the participants and dignitaries. The inaugural session was addressed by Shri Abhinav J. Jain, IAS, Chief Development Officer, Kanpur Nagar who highlighted the importance of stakeholder awareness, compliance readiness, and effective implementation under the new labour law framework.
The first technical session was delivered by Dr RG Meena, Advisor MoLE, who presented a comprehensive overview of the Labour Codes, their objectives, and the major reforms introduced through the new legislative framework. The session helped participants understand the broader vision and significance of labour law reforms for both employers and workers.
The second session was conducted by officials from Labour Department, GoUP and MoLE focusing on the key compliance requirements for employers under each of the four Labour Codes and Central & State Rules notified under the Labour Codes. The session provided practical guidance on statutory obligations and compliance responsibilities, enabling participants to better understand the operational aspects of the new labour codes.
The third and fourth sessions focused on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme, respectively.
To facilitate the employers and compliance professionals in effective implementation of the Labour Codes and Rules, ‘Handbook of Compliance for Employers’ and ‘Compilation of Frequently Asked Questions’ developed by MoLE were also shared with the participants.
An engaging Question and Answer session was held, enabling participants to address their queries and gain greater clarity on the Labour Codes, compliance requirements, and social security provisions.
By bringing together Central Government and State Government authorities and industry representatives, the event contributed to enhanced awareness, improved understanding, and stronger stakeholder engagement, thereby supporting the effective adoption and implementation of the New Labour Codes.
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Rini Choudhury / Aishwarya Asthana