India announces implementation of new codes to reform labour laws

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India announced on Friday the implementation of four new labour codes that seek to simplify and streamline the existing, decades-old laws in the country.

The new labour codes will ensure better wages, safety, social security and welfare for the country’s workforce, the ministry of labour said in a statement.

(Reporting by Tanvi Mehta; Editing by YP Rajesh)

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