The Ministry of Labour & Employment, in collaboration with the Labour Department of Maharashtra, organized a district-level capacity building and awareness programme titled "Shram Samvad" at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on September 30, 2026. The programme aimed to create greater awareness among employers and industry stakeholders regarding the four Labour Codes that came into force effective November 21, 2025, and the Central Rules notified on May 8, 2026.
Approximately 200 participants from diverse sectors attended, including employers, industry representatives, HR professionals, legal experts, finance professionals, and other stakeholders associated with the labour and employment ecosystem. The programme focused on key provisions of the new labour law framework, compliance requirements, and various social security initiatives of the Government.
The inaugural session featured a welcome address by Mr. Narendra Kulkarni, Chairman of CII Marathwada Zone, along with a keynote address and program overview by Shri Chaman Lal Guleria, Director of the Ministry of Labour & Employment. They emphasized the importance of awareness, preparedness, and compliance among stakeholders for effective implementation of the new labour law framework.
The first technical session was conducted by Shri Krishna Kumar, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II, PMU, and Shri Jiv Nath Jha, Assistant Director, ESIC PMU. This session focused on key compliance requirements for employers under the Labour Codes, providing a comprehensive overview of the four Codes, their objectives, and the major reforms introduced through the new legislative framework. Participants were informed about the broader vision underlying the labour law reforms and their significance for both employers and workers, with practical guidance on statutory obligations and compliance responsibilities.
The second technical session covered the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) and was conducted by Shri Ankur Sharma, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I of EPFO. Participants were briefed on the objectives, eligibility criteria, and benefits of the scheme, which seeks to promote employment generation and encourage formal employment.
The third technical session addressed the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme, conducted by Mr. Vishal Amte, Deputy Labour Welfare Commissioner of the Directorate General Labour Welfare. The session highlighted the salient features of the scheme and its role in providing pension and social security coverage to eligible workers in the unorganised sector.
The programme concluded with an interactive Question and Answer session, allowing participants to directly interact with the speakers and seek clarifications on various aspects of the Labour Codes, statutory compliance requirements, and social security schemes. The event served as an important platform for capacity building, awareness generation, and stakeholder engagement to support effective implementation of the Labour Codes.