Under the direction of Chairman Satendra Singh and Director Anshuman Singh, the Indian Council of Industrial Management (ICIM) held the national conference “Shramev Jayate – New Labour Codes Seminar” in a hotel in Sector 18, Noida.
National Conference on New Labour Codes
Industry executives, HR directors, legal specialists, compliance officials, and policy experts convened at the conference to deliberate on the implications, course, and implementation schedule of India’s recent labor reforms.
Message from the Chief Guest: Employee Welfare Must Be the Top Priority
Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble MP for Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Dr. M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary (Labour), Government of Uttar Pradesh, lit ceremonial lamps to kick off the ceremony.
Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram emphasized in his keynote speech that the main goal of the new labor codes is to guarantee timely salaries, social security, workplace safety, and welfare benefits for each and every employee. He emphasized that business owners and employers have the primary duty for guaranteeing compliance and worker welfare.
“Protecting workers’ interests and securing their participation under ESI, Provident Fund, and Social Security is non-negotiable,” he said. Strict accountability, documentation, and openness are required of employers under the New Labour Codes.
Government Push for Simplified Labour Regulations
Dr. Sundaram went on to say that the government is gradually working toward streamlined labor regulations, integrated licensing systems, and quicker approval processes, which will facilitate business operations while guaranteeing improved worker protection.
A Meeting with More Than 250 Business Leaders
More than 250 participants from Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and numerous other states attended the national conference. Industry owners, HR directors, compliance experts, and labor law advisers were among those present.
Among the notable government officials who attended were: • Rakesh Dwivedi, DLC Noida
• Brijesh Singh, DDF Noida
Pankaj Rana, DLC, Uttar Pradesh Social Security Board; Anurag Mishra, DLC Ghaziabad; Alok Singh, DDF Ghaziabad; and Ravindra Singh, DDF Meerut
Their presence facilitated communication between the industrial community and regulatory bodies.
Comprehensive Technical Workshops on All Four Labor Codes
Sessions on the technical and practical elements of the New Labour Codes were given by legal experts:
Adv. Yajat Kumar: Industrial Relations Code 2020 and conflict resolution procedures;
Adv. Govindraju N.S.: pay Code 2019 and the 50% CTC pay structure;
Adv. Sudhir Kumar Gupta: Social Security Code and OHS Code
They described how the new legal framework would affect industrial relations, payroll arrangements, employer obligations, paperwork requirements, and general compliance tactics. The workshops focused on how the new codes improve workers’ rights while making industry compliance easier.
ICIM Chairman’s Address on Labour Reforms
“The New Codes Restore Dignity and Security to Every Worker,” said ICIM Chairman Satendra Singh in his speech.
ICIM Chairman Satendra Singh said in his presidential remarks:
“The New Labour Codes are more than simply changes; they reflect India’s dedication to treating every worker with respect, safety, and fairness. ICIM seeks to direct businesses so that all workers obtain fair benefits, prompt pay, and guaranteed social security.
ICIM’s Vision and Industry Support
He reiterated ICIM’s goal of conducting professional compliance assistance, capacity-building initiatives, and statewide awareness campaigns to guarantee that industries make a seamless transition to the new regulatory framework.
Government Focus on Compliance and Transparency
Additionally, Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram emphasized the government’s dedication to developing an employer-friendly compliance system by implementing single-window clearances, online licensing and digital approvals, fewer and more efficient inspections, and transparent, paperless compliance.
He promised that the new regime’s major goal is to uphold labor welfare norms while supporting industries rather than burdening them.
Important Lessons for Participants
Delegates learned about: • ESI/PF applicability and employee coverage; • Changes in salary structure under the 50% CTC rule; and • Timelines and paperwork requirements for compliance.
• Each Code’s employer responsibility; • Legal stipulations interpreted via case studies
• Improved government-industry cooperation
According to the participants, the seminar enhanced their comprehension and would assist them in putting the Codes into practice inside their organizations.
A Coordinated Attempt for the Conference
LegalIPL and Utthan Samiti provided assistance for the event, and their teams were crucial to its preparation, implementation, and coordination.
ICIM’s Future Commitment
Through regular awareness seminars, social security and labor compliance training, legal and regulatory consulting, capacity-building workshops, and policy interpretation sessions, ICIM reaffirmed its commitment to assisting industries across India.
With this conference, ICIM hopes to make sure that the New Labour Codes become a revolutionary instrument for India’s workforce and industry, creating a future labor ecosystem that is equitable, organized, and forward-thinking.
