NewDelhi: The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), in collaboration with the Labour Department of the Madhya Pradesh government, organised a district-level capacity-building and awareness programme, ‘Shram Samvad’, in Dewas on 5 November 2026.
The programme was conducted in association with the Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It aimed to improve understanding of the Labour Codes and the rules framed under them among employers and professionals working in human resources, legal and finance functions.
The event also focused on strengthening institutional capacity for labour reforms, welfare and social protection, while encouraging coordination between the Centre and the state government.
Officials and Industry Representatives Participate
S.R. Datta, Director at MoLE, presided over the programme. Participants included senior officials from the Labour Ministry, Madhya Pradesh Labour Department, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and Directorate General Labour Welfare (DGLW).
More than 100 participants, including employers, industry representatives and HR, legal and finance professionals, attended the programme.
Sessions Explain Labour Code Provisions and Compliance
The programme featured technical sessions on the four Labour Codes, employer obligations and key social security initiatives of the Central Government.
In his keynote address, Datta outlined the main features of the Labour Codes. Officials from MoLE conducted sessions explaining compliance requirements under each Code and the Central Rules notified under them. The discussions covered statutory obligations and practical aspects of implementation to help employers understand their responsibilities.
Representatives from EPFO and DGLW also held sessions on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme, respectively.
Compliance Handbooks Shared with Participants
To support employers and compliance professionals, the Ministry shared its Handbook of Compliance for Employers and a Compilation of Frequently Asked Questions. The resources are intended to help stakeholders understand and implement the Labour Codes and related rules.
An interactive question-and-answer session gave participants an opportunity to raise queries on the Codes, compliance requirements and social security provisions.
The programme brought government authorities and industry representatives onto a common platform to discuss labour reforms and their implementation, with a focus on improving awareness and strengthening coordination among stakeholders.
