SCOPE Applauds the Introduction of New Labour Codes in India
The Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) has expressed strong approval following the Indian Government’s implementation of four comprehensive Labour Codes. This initiative represents a significant progression in the efforts to streamline, modernize, and make more rational the legal framework concerning labour in India.
Shri Atul Sobti, Director General of SCOPE, praised the initiative, stating, “SCOPE is dedicated to assisting Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in the seamless and efficient adoption of these codes. The introduction of the Labour Codes is a crucial step forward in developing a developed and self-reliant India (Viksit & Aatmanirbhar Bharat), ensuring that the nation’s economic advancement is sustainable, equitable, and prepared for future challenges.”
Throughout the development phase of these codes, SCOPE actively engaged in multiple consultative and discussion forums. By offering insights specific to the public sector, SCOPE has played a supportive role in the government’s reformative measures.
Impact of the New Labour Codes
The four Labour Codes introduced by the government cover various crucial aspects:
- Wages: Addressing fairness in compensation across sectors.
- Industrial Relations: Streamlining the relationship between workers and employers.
- Social Security: Extending benefits to a broader range of workers.
- Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions: Enhancing the overall working conditions for employees.
These reforms are set to transform the landscape of the Indian workforce significantly. They aim to protect the rights of workers from both formal and informal sectors, enhance social security, promote gender equality, and foster a conducive environment for industrial and employment growth. Embodying the principles of social justice, these changes are designed to benefit a wide range of categories of workers across the nation.
With these new Labour Codes, SCOPE reaffirms its commitment to support their implementation, ensuring that the reforms lead to positive outcomes for the workforce and contribute effectively to the nation’s ambitious development goals.
