Rajasthan
Regional Labour & Employment Conference Inaugurated in Jaipur
- 15 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
A two-day (14th - 15th January 2026) Regional Labour & Employment Conference was inaugurated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, focusing on the implementation of India’s four new labour codes.
Key Points:
- Jaipur conference: It is part of a series of six regional consultations to ensure that the new labour regulatory regime is implemented effectively across the country.
- Participants: Labour and Industry Secretaries from North-Western States/UTs gathered to discuss the Ease of Doing Business.
- Purpose of Conference: The main aim is to facilitate smooth implementation of the four labour codes,transition to a web-based inspection system and the universalization of social security.
- These codes are designed to modernise and streamline India’s labour and employment regulatory framework.
- Labour Reforms: The 29 central labor laws have been amalgamated into four codes to simplify compliance and protect workers' rights.
- E-Shram Portal: Discussions also covered the integration of the e-Shram portal with other databases to provide seamless benefits to unorganized workers.
- Significance: Strengthening federal coordination on labour reforms, ensuring that rules under the new codes are finalised quickly, and enhancing labour governance and employment services across states.
| Read More: Labour Codes, E-Shram Portal |
