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Labour Codes and Workforce Formalization

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

India consolidated multiple labour laws into four broad codes—on wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety—aiming to simplify compliance. The objective is to boost job creation, reduce informality, and ensure welfare benefits. Yet some fear erosion of workers’ bargaining power if layoffs become easier. In exams, highlight the challenge of effectively implementing codes across diverse states and how skill-building plus social security expansions can complement these reforms in raising productivity.

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