MoLE Holds Indore Shram Samvad on Nov 3 to Train 150+ Professionals on Labour Codes

What happened

On November 3, 2026, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India, alongside the Labour Department of Madhya Pradesh, jointly organized a district-level capacity-building and awareness programme named “Shram Samvad” in Indore ^[1]. The event was held in collaboration with the Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh and the Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan ^[1][16]. Presided over by Sushri Sheetala Patle, IAS, Labour Commissioner of Madhya Pradesh, the programme drew over 150 participants, including employers, industry representatives, legal, HR, and finance professionals ^[1][16].

Senior officials from MoLE, the Madhya Pradesh Labour Department, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) [CLC(C)], and the Directorate General Labour Welfare (DGLW) attended the sessions ^[1]. Shri S.R. Datta, Director of MoLE, delivered the keynote address detailing the main features of the Labour Codes ^[1][15]. Technical sessions focused on compliance requirements under the four Labour Codes, statutory obligations, and central rules ^[1][16]. Representatives from EPFO and DGLW also briefed attendees on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme ^[1]. MoLE distributed a ‘Handbook of Compliance for Employers’ and a ‘Compilation of Frequently Asked Questions’ to help professionals implement the rules ^[1][15][16].

Why it matters

For HR professionals, legal experts, employers, and finance practitioners in India, understanding regulatory updates is vital for maintaining workplace compliance and ensuring worker welfare. The Shram Samvad initiative directly addresses the operational challenges of adopting the new Labour Codes by bridging the gap between central policy makers, state regulators, and industry operators ^[1][15]. Practical guidance on employer obligations and social security schemes like PMVBRY and PM-SYM helps organizations align their internal human resource frameworks with current government standards ^[1][16].

What to watch

Professionals and employers should watch for further regional capacity-building rollouts by the Ministry of Labour & Employment as nationwide implementation of the Labour Codes continues ^[1]. Stakeholders can review the distributed compliance handbooks and FAQs provided by MoLE to ensure internal alignment with statutory updates ^[1][15].

Sources

1. Shram Samvad: Indore & Dhar Region Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme on Labour Codes: pib.gov.in
2. Shram Samvad Programme Enhances Understanding of Labour Codes and Social Security Initiatives in Madhya Pradesh | iPIB app.ipib.in
3. Ministry of Labour and Employment of the[...] (via Public) / Shram Samvad: Indore & Dhar Region Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme on Labour Codes pubt.io