Congress has questioned the effectiveness of the Modi government’s new labour codes, urging measures like a Rs 400 minimum wage, Rs 25 lakh health coverage, employment guarantees in urban areas, social security for unorganised workers, and an end to contractualisation
In July, 20.36 lakh new employees were registered under the ESI scheme, up 4.86 per cent from June. Nearly 48 per cent of new registrations were under 25, including 4.33 lakh women and 88 transgender employees, reflecting inclusive social security coverage