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31 Aug

Haryana Chief Minister Defends HKRNL in Assembly, Cites Historical Contractual Hiring Data to Counter Opposition

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaContractual employment, Haryana Assembly, HKRNL, Labour reforms, Nayab Singh Saini, social security

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini mounted a robust defence of the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL) in the state legislative assembly, presenting historical employment figures to counter opposition allegations regarding contractual recruitment. Speaking during a discussion on a calling attention motion, Saini stated that the establishment of HKRNL has dismantled decades of middleman exploitation, commission deductions, and recruitment opacity, replacing the old contractor system with a transparent, rule-bound, and employee-centric framework. Addressing historical precedents, the Chief Minister noted that contractual and contingency-based staffing has existed in the state since its formation. Official records from…

Punjab Government Releases Over Rs 305 Crore Under Widowed And Destitute Women Pension Scheme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Baljit Kaur, Punjab financial aid, Punjab Welfare, social security, Women pension scheme

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The loss of a family's primary breadwinner often places women under severe financial strain. In such challenging circumstances, the Punjab Government’s Pension Scheme for Widowed and Destitute Women has emerged as a vital source of economic security and dignity for lakhs of women across the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to ensuring that no deserving woman is deprived of her dignity or basic necessities due to financial hardship, said Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Sharing details of the scheme, Social Security,…

Centre Implements Four New Labour Codes, Marks Biggest Overhaul of Workplace Laws in Decades

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiagig workers, labour codes, minimum wage, social security, worker rights

New Delhi, November 22 — The central government has officially brought all four labour codes into force, replacing 29 existing labour laws in what is being described as one of India’s most substantial labour reforms since Independence. The move aims to expand worker protections, modernise outdated regulations and make compliance easier for industries struggling under fragmented legislation.The Code on Wages (2019), the Industrial Relations Code (2020), the Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) became operational on Friday. Together, they set the foundation for a more transparent, uniform and worker-centric labour system…