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Chief Secretary Reviews Roll‑out of New Labour Codes in Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:18 PM
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The Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir conducted a review of the implementation of the recently introduced labour codes, assessing progress and challenges across the union territory.
The Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir convened a high‑level meeting to examine how the new labour codes, introduced under the central legislation, are being applied across the union territory. Officials from the labour department, industry bodies and trade unions presented reports on compliance levels, pending registrations and enforcement hurdles.
The review highlighted that while many employers have begun aligning their policies with the updated provisions on wages, working hours and social security, gaps remain in awareness among small and informal sector units. The administration pledged to intensify outreach programmes and streamline registration processes to ensure broader coverage.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the government's commitment to safeguarding workers' rights while maintaining a conducive environment for business. Follow‑up actions include periodic monitoring, capacity‑building workshops for employers, and a timeline for addressing identified bottlenecks.
The assessment forms part of the union territory's broader effort to harmonise labour standards with national norms, aiming for smoother implementation before the next fiscal review.
The review highlighted that while many employers have begun aligning their policies with the updated provisions on wages, working hours and social security, gaps remain in awareness among small and informal sector units. The administration pledged to intensify outreach programmes and streamline registration processes to ensure broader coverage.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the government's commitment to safeguarding workers' rights while maintaining a conducive environment for business. Follow‑up actions include periodic monitoring, capacity‑building workshops for employers, and a timeline for addressing identified bottlenecks.
The assessment forms part of the union territory's broader effort to harmonise labour standards with national norms, aiming for smoother implementation before the next fiscal review.