Ministry of Labour & Employment Holds 'Shram Samvaad' Workshop on Labour Codes in Bhopal on Oct 28, 2026

What happened

On October 28, 2026, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India, jointly with the Labour Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, organised a district-level capacity-building and awareness programme named “Shram Samvaad” in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh ^[1][15]. The workshop was designed to educate employers, industry representatives, and HR, legal, and finance professionals about the four Labour Codes and their associated rules ^[1][15].

The event was jointly presided over by Shri Raghuraj Rajendran, Secretary of Labour for the Government of Madhya Pradesh, and Shri Govind Ram, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, MoLE ^[1][15]. Officials and delegates from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), and the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW) also participated ^[1].

The programme featured technical sessions that delivered practical insights into statutory compliance requirements, the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Social Security Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code ^[1][16]. Additionally, dedicated sessions reviewed the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme ^[1]. During the workshop, the Ministry distributed a Handbook of Compliance for Employers and a compilation of frequently asked questions to assist participants ^[1][15].

Why it matters

For HR professionals, employers, and legal practitioners in India, understanding the roll-out of the four Labour Codes is critical for maintaining workplace compliance. The “Shram Samvaad” initiative serves as an official platform for bridging the gap between regulatory bodies and regional employers through structured technical sessions and direct engagement ^[1][16]. The introduction of compliance handbooks and clear guidance on welfare schemes like PMVBRY and PM-SYM assists organizations in updating their payroll, contract terms, and social security provisions in alignment with central guidelines ^[1][15][16].

What to watch

The Ministry of Labour & Employment continues to roll out its district-level outreach following earlier phases that covered 16 districts across seven States and Union Territories between September 28 and October 6, 2026 ^[1]. Employers and HR professionals can monitor official channels on the Ministry’s portal (labour.gov.in) and coordinate with regional Labour Commissioner offices to track upcoming schedule announcements, training dates, and updated compliance resources for their respective regions ^[16].

Sources

1. District Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme “Shram Samvaad” on Labour Codes, Labour Welfare and Social Protection held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: pib.gov.in
2. Bhopal Hosts ‘Shram Samvaad’ Workshop on Labour Codes – VoiceOfGP voiceofgp.com
3. Shram Samvad — Labour Ministry Outreach on Labour Codes, Employees Ko Kya Jaanna Chahiye — Mulazim Blog mulazim.in