In a significant move aimed at strengthening worker welfare across sectors, India’s long-awaited labour reforms have come into force today, with all four new labour codes officially notified and implemented from November 21, 2025. The new labour codes have introduced a series of landmark reforms benefiting gig and platform workers, women employees, and those employed in MSMEs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the move “one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence".

“Shramev Jayate! Today, our Government has given effect to the Four Labour Codes. It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence. It greatly empowers our workers. It also significantly simplifies compliance and promotes ‘Ease of Doin

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