The two-day National Conference on Labour & Employment concluded on November 12, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Inaugurated on November 11, 2025, by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, the conference facilitated discussions among Labour Ministers, senior officers from the Ministry of Labour & Employment, and representatives from State and Union Territory Labour Departments. Discussions focused on initiatives across States and Union Territories, innovative measures, and best practices for a more inclusive and dynamic labour market. The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) presented its initiatives for expanding social security coverage and advancements in healthcare delivery and digitalization. A session was dedicated to the Ministry's digital transformation initiatives, highlighting portals like Shram Suvidha Portal, e-Shram, National Career Service (NCS), and Samadhan portal. The V. V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) presented its capacity-building programs for State and Union Territory officials, focusing on areas like labour administration, industrial relations, social security, and digital governance. The Labour Bureau presented developments in labour statistics, surveys, and data analytics, emphasizing the importance of reliable data and providing updates on employment, wage, and consumer price indices. Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, concluded that Centre and States reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a transparent, technology-driven, and worker-centric labour ecosystem. The Release ID is 2189331, and the Visitor Counter is 365.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Labour and Employment: Central ministry responsible for labor and employment policies; primary organizer and subject of the conference.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC): Organization presenting on social security coverage expansion and healthcare delivery advancements.
New Delhi: Location where the National Conference on Labour & Employment took place.
e-Shram: Key portal presented by the Ministry as part of its digital transformation initiatives.
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Two-Day National Conference on Labour &
Employment Concludes at Bharat Mandapam,
New Delhi
Centre and States Reaffirm Commitment to a Transparent,
Technology-Driven, and Worker-Centric Labour Ecosystem
Posted On: 12 NOV 2025 6:43PM by PIB Delhi
The two-day National Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Ministers and Secretaries
of States and Union Territories concluded today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conference
was inaugurated on November 11, 2025, by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour &
Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports.
The event served as a platform for extensive deliberations with Labour Ministers of States and also
among senior officers from the Ministry of Labour & Employment and representatives from State and
Union Territory Labour Departments to strengthen coordination and collaboration between the Centre
and States in shaping the future of India’s labour landscape.
On the second day, discussions focused on the key initiatives undertaken across States and Union
Territories. The deliberations highlighted innovative measures and best practices aimed at fostering a
more inclusive and dynamic labour market in line with India’s economic growth trajectory.
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) made a comprehensive presentation outlining its
recent initiatives for expanding social security coverage. ESIC also showcased advancements in
healthcare delivery, digitalization of beneficiary services, and steps taken to enhance accessibility and
efficiency for workers and their families.
A dedicated session was held on the digital transformation initiatives of the Ministry. Officials
presented key portals including the Shram Suvidha Portal, e-Shram, National Career Service (NCS)
and Samadhan portal. The presentation underscored the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging
technology for improving service delivery, data-driven policy formulation, and facilitating seamless
interaction among stakeholders.
The V. V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) gave an overview of its ongoing and planned
capacity-building programmes for State and Union Territory officials. The Institute highlighted
initiatives focused on training in areas such as labour administration, industrial relations, social
security, and digital governance, thereby strengthening institutional capacities for effective policy
implementation at the grassroots level.The Labour Bureau presented the latest developments in labour statistics, surveys, and data analytics.
The Bureau emphasized the importance of reliable data for informed policy decisions and provided
updates on employment, wage, and consumer price indices. The role of the Bureau in supporting
evidence-based policymaking through periodic labour surveys was also highlighted. Labour Bureau
extended support to the State government. in developing and strengthening statistical system in
States, with focus on aspects of labour.
Concluding the conference, Ms Vandana Gurnani, Secretary, Ministry of labour & Employment
mentioned that Centre and States reaffirmed the collective commitment towards fostering a labour
ecosystem that is transparent, technology-driven, and worker-centric. The Ministry reiterated its focus
on inclusive growth, social security, and digital empowerment of India’s workforce, paving the way
for a resilient, equitable, and future-ready worker framework. Such conferences would be held
regularly.
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Rini Choudhury
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