SCOPE’s Interactive Session decodes New Labour Codes

Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) organised an Interactive workshop on the Implementation of the Labour Codes with the support of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI. Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI (MoLE); Shri K. P. Mahadevaswamy, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, NBCC and Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE addressed the inaugural session and highlighted the importance of Labour Codes. Attended by over 160 participants from over 40 PSEs, the inaugural session also saw a presentation from Knowledge Partner, Ernst & Young, on the specific provisions of the Labour Codes.

Following this, panel discussion was held with Ms. Richa Sharma, Director, MoLE; Dr Onkar Sharma, Former Chief Labour Commissioner; Shri Ayush Gupta, Director (HR) GAIL and Shri K. K. Singh, Director (Personnel), SAIL providing a comprehensive brief on the implementation of the new labour law framework.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Mahendra Kumar hailed the new labour codes as a historic milestone for worker welfare. He highlighted the objectives of the new framework and also gave insight into key provisions of the Labour Codes. He also lauded SCOPE’s role in demystifying the reforms and fostering a collaborative dialogue among diverse stakeholders.

Shri K. P. Mahadevaswamy in his address stated that reforms mark a significant leap for India, fostering a labour ecosystem that is transparent, trust-based, and globally aligned, all while ensuring steadfast social justice. He also added that SCOPE will continue to play a leading role in knowledge dissemination and capacity building to enable PSEs to transition to the new framework with understanding.

Mr. Atul Sobti addressing the workshop, lauded the newly introduced labour codes, and also emphasized the pivotal role that the Public Sector can play in ensuring effective implementation of the Codes. He further reaffirmed SCOPE’s commitment as a pivotal integrated partner ensuring wider reach of knowledge, understanding and clarity on Labour Codes through a series of specialized programs across all regions of the country.