On 5 November 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the state government and industry associations organised a programme titled “Shram Samvad” in Devas, Madhya Pradesh.
The programme aimed to raise awareness among employers, human‑resource, legal and finance professionals about the Labour Code and its provisions.
Key highlights of the programme
MOL‑E Director Mr. S. R. Dutta chaired the event and highlighted the main features of the Labour Code in his keynote address.
Technical sessions provided practical information on employers’ obligations and the Government of India’s major social‑security initiatives.
Representatives of EPFO and DGLW conducted sessions on the Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Employment Scheme and the Prime Minister Shram Yogi MaanDhan Scheme, respectively.
The Labour Ministry shared a compliance handbook and a compilation of frequently asked questions with the participants.
Participants and participation
More than 100 participants attended, including employers, industry representatives, legal, human‑resource and finance professionals.
Senior officials from MOL, the Madhya Pradesh Labour Department, EPFO, ESIC and the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) also took part in the sessions.
What’s next
During the Q&A session, participants gained clarity on the Labour Code, compliance requirements and social‑security provisions.