On November 21st, 2025, the Government of India announced that the four Labour Codes will come into effect. International organizations, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA), have welcomed this announcement. The ILO Director-General highlighted that the codes focus on social protection and minimum wages. ISSA welcomes the Labour Codes as a boost to global social security efforts, and encourages sustained investment in coverage, protection and institutional capacity. The Director-General of the ILO stated that social dialogue among government, employers, and workers will remain essential as reforms are implemented. ISSA, in its post on social media platform “X”, stated: “India's Labour Codes add momentum to global efforts for stronger, more inclusive social security systems. The Ministry of Labour & Employment has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with global institutions and domestic stakeholders to further strengthen India's labour ecosystem and ensure effective implementation of the reforms. Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander are listed as the point of contact. Release ID: 2192900. Visitor Counter : 888
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Labour & Employment: The Indian ministry responsible for labour policies, including the Labour Codes.
Labour Codes: Four Labour Codes in India consolidating 29 labour laws to simplify and modernize the regulatory framework for labor.
International Labour Organization (ILO): An international organization that has welcomed India's Labour Codes, recognizing them as a step towards strengthening social protection and enhancing minimum wage frameworks.
International Social Security Association (ISSA): An international association that has welcomed India's Labour Codes, seeing it as a boost to global social security efforts.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
International Organisations Welcome India’s
Labour Codes; Highlight Global Momentum for
Social Protection and Inclusive Growth
ILO Director-General Highlights Codes’ Focus on Social
Protection and Minimum Wages
ISSA Welcomes India’s Labour Codes as a Boost to Global
Social Security Efforts
Posted On: 22 NOV 2025 5:20PM by PIB Delhi
Prominent international organisations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the
International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed the Government of India’s
announcement on 21st November 2025 to bring the four Labour Codes into effect. Recognising the
reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage
frameworks and building institutional capacity, these global bodies highlighted that India’s efforts
contribute significantly to the wider international discourse on inclusive and modern labour systems.
Their remarks further underscore India’s growing leadership in shaping global labour and social
security standards.
ILO Director-General Appreciates India’s Labour ReformsGilbert F. Houngbo
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Following with interest developments of India's new Labour
Codes announced today, including on social protection &
minimum wages.
Social dialogue among govt, employers & workers will
remain essential as reforms are implemented to ensure
they're positive for workers and business.
9:56 PM · Nov 21, 2025
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The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), in his post, stated: “Following
with interest developments of India’s new Labour Codes announced today, including on social
protection & minimum wages. Social dialogue among govt, employers & workers will remain
essential as reforms are implemented to ensure they're positive for workers and business.”
ISSA Welcomes India’s Labour CodesISSA-Social Security
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Indiaʼs Labour Codes add momentum to global efforts for
stronger, more inclusive social security systems
ISSA welcomes this milestone and encourages sustained
investment in coverage, protection and institutional
capacity
Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI @LabourMinistry
A transformational leap in Indiaʼs labour landscape!
The Government has made the four Labour Codes effective that
consolidate 29 laws into a simple, transparent and future-ready
framework, empowering workers while promoting economic growth.
#ShramevJayate
3:59 PM · Nov 21, 2025
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Read 1 replyISSA, in its post on social media platform ‘X’, stated: “India’s Labour Codes add momentum to
global efforts for stronger, more inclusive social security systems. ISSA welcomes this milestone and
encourages sustained investment in coverage, protection and institutional capacity.”
These statements by key international organisations reflect the positive international response to
India’s Labour Codes, particularly in advancing fair wages, expanding social protection coverage and
promoting greater formalisation of the workforce. The Ministry of Labour & Employment has
reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with global institutions and domestic
stakeholders to further strengthen India’s labour ecosystem and ensure effective implementation of
the reforms.
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