Economy

CII urges focus on employment policies, labour codes and women workforce in Union Budget 2025-26

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a range of measures to be included in the upcoming Union Budget announcements, including an integrated National Employment Policy, policy support for employment generation, implementation of labour codes, and increased participation of women in the workforce, among other initiatives. As is the convention, the budget for […]

Labour reforms, social security for informal workers, transformative policies on cards in 2025, ET LegalWorld

Speedy implementation of labour codes, providing social security to informal workers, especially gig and platform, and bringing transformative policies would be the government’s priority in 2025 to empower all and boost the economy. All 36 states and UTs are expected to complete harmonization and pre-publication of draft rules under the four labour codes by 31st […]

Economy

India’s Labour Market: Navigating the gig economy shift in 2024 

The year 2024 saw India’s labour landscape at a pivotal moment, grappling with legacy challenges while embracing opportunities presented by the rapidly expanding gig economy. Platforms such as ride-hailing apps, freelance portals and delivery services created new avenues for employment, while traditional labour issues — like informal work, skill gaps and social security deficits —persisted.  […]

Woman in labour dies while being transported in ambulance lacking oxygen support, ET HealthWorld

Palghar: A 26-year-old pregnant woman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district died while being taken to hospital in an ambulance which was not equipped with oxygen and other necessary facilities, authorities said on Wednesday. Palghar’s Civil Surgeon Dr Ramdas Marad said the health department has repeatedly raised concerns with authorities about the lack of specialised ambulances in […]