Factories Act

India saw over 1,400 factory fatalities in 2013

The minister said the numbers were based on data collected by Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) through correspondence with Chief Inspector of Factories (CIFs) of state governments and Union territories.

Cabinet approves proposal to amend labour laws: minister

On Wednesday, the cabinet cleared amendment of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Labour Laws (exemption from furnishing returns and maintaining registers by certain establishments) Act, 1988.

Modi's federalism at work: Vasundhara Raje takes the bull of labour reforms by the horns

Emboldened by a friendly government at the centre led by Modi, Vasundhara Raje is making a bold attempt to reform labour laws in her state. States may now lead reforms using their federal powers