India, Dec. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Physical Achievement of NCSCs-DA from JAN-NOV, 2025
S.No.
Activity
Jan-Nov-2025
1
INTAKE
44,717
2
EVALUATION
44,698
3
REHABILITATION
16,249
4
JOB FAIR
404
Year/Month
Career Counselling and Guidance Services
Typing and Shorthand
No. of Job Fair Organised
No. of Candidates given offer of Appointment
Special Coaching Scheme
Computer Training
January, 2025 to November, 2025
2,61,228
15,514
324
3,799
2,160
2,925
Implementation of Labour Codes
Common Provisions:
1. The Code of Wages, 2019 :
o Minimum wages become a statutory right for all employees in every sector, organised or unorganised.
o A Floor Wage is introduced, to be fixed by the Central Government; States cannot set minimum wages below the floor wage.
o Rules on timely payment and no unauthorised deductions now apply to all employees, regardless of wage ceiling.
o Employers must pay all employees overtime wages at least twice the wage rate for any work done beyond the working hours.
2. The Industrial Relations Code, 2020:
o Model Standing Orders in service sector now permit work-from-home based on mutual agreement.
o A Two-Member Industrial Tribunal (judicial + administrative) introduced for quicker dispute resolution.
o The Code allows electronic records, registration, and communication, improving transparency and reducing paperwork.
3. The Code on Social Security, 2020
4. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020:
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) Scheme:
International Labour Affairs:
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
EPFO has undertaken several process reforms:
I. Direct UAN Allotment and Activation.
II. UAN Activation for Existing UANs.
III. Face Authentication Service for Existing Activated UANs.
There would be no requirement for initiation of UAN activation process afresh with this facility. The facility enables the members immediate access to EPFO services such as passbook viewing, KYC updated, claim submission etc.
a) consequent to the surrender/cancellation of exemption and,
b) also, in other cases involving remittance of past period contributions consequent to quasi-judicial/recovery proceedings, it has been decided to relax the requirement of Aadhaar for generation of UAN/credit of Past Accumulations for such members.
This facility allows bulk generation of UANs based on the Member ID & other member information available on record, enabling prompt credit of funds in the accounts of such members.
This development is a part of EPFO's ongoing effort to provide member-centric, technology-driven services ensuring efficiency, transparency, and ease of access.
a. Segregation of Return and Payment: The system provides for the segregation of the return submission process from the payment generation process.
b. System-based validations: The new platform includes system-based validations aimed at preventing the submission of incorrect ECRs.
c. Calculation of Damages and Interest: There is a specific provision for the calculation of damages and interest along with the ECR.
d. Mandatory payment of Interest: The system will auto calculate the due interest amount and it is mandatory to pay along with monthly contribution.
e. Provision for Revision of ECR: The system allows for the revision of the ECR subject to certain conditions.
f. ECR Format: There is no change in the existing format of the ECR. Sequential payment: The system mandates month wise chronological filing of ECR.
a. EPFO became a member of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Bureau for the first time.
b. India-UK DCC agreement: The Double Contribution Convention agreement enables employees on short-term deputation to contribute PF in their home country for up to 36 month which was hitherto collected by host country. This reduces costs for both the worker and their employer and improves the cost-competitiveness of Indian talent.
c. Digital reforms: Launch of Passbook Lite on Member Portal for easy access of passbook, online Annexure K to provide transparent information regarding transfer of accounts and FAT-enabled UAN activation through UMANG App for faster and transparent services.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
ESIC implemented the following ICT initiatives in the year 2025:
e-Shram
National Career Service (NCS)
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, is implementing the National Career Service (NCS) project to transform the National Employment Service into a digital, one-stop platform [www.ncs.gov.in]. The platform offers a variety of employment-related services such as job search and matching, career counseling, vocational guidance, and information on skill development courses, internships, and job fairs. NCS serves as a bridge connecting job seekers with opportunities in both the private and government sectors, while also providing skill enhancement and career development support.
National Career Service Centres for Differently Abled (NCSCs-DA):
Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment has established 24 National Career Service Centres for Differently Abled (earlier known as Vocational Rehabilitation Centres for Handicapped). The main objective of National Career Service Centres for Differently Abled is to evaluate the residual capacities and provide rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities irrespective of their educational backgrounds and as per benchmark disabilities. The Centres provide Vocational Guidance, Career Counselling, Non-formal Vocational Training, extend Referral Services. These Centres also conduct Outreach Activities, and assists in the process of Vocational Rehabilitation.
National Career Service Centres for SC/ST(NCSCs-SC/ST):
The Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour and Employment is implementing the "Welfare of SC/ST jobseekers Scheme" through the network of 25 National Career Service Centres for SC/ST (NCSCs-SC/ST) across the country. The objective of the scheme is to enhance the employability of SC/ST jobseekers through vocational guidance, career counselling, computer training, pre- recruitment training etc.
Gig and Platform Worker:
Revamping of Samadhan and Shram Suvidha Portals:
V V Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI)
Training
Research
Publications
Networking
Directorate General of Mines & Safety (DGMS)
Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development (DTNBWED)
a. Training of 1 lakhs construction worker in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. Uttar Pradesh.
b. Training of 2000 construction workers under Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan Yojna (PM-VIKAS) in collaboration with Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India in the state of Jharkhand.
c. Training of 13,500 construction workers under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY 4.0) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.
Labour Bureau:
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
