Draft Shram Shakti Niti, 2025
Context:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released the draft "National Labour & Employment Policy - Shram Shakti Niti 2025" for public consultation.
Stakeholders and the public are invited to submit feedback and suggestions until October 27, 2025.
Details of the Policy:
Vision:
The policy aims to create a fair, inclusive, and future-ready labour ecosystem aligned with the national goal of Viksit Bharat @2047.
It is rooted in the ethos of srama dharma—the dignity and moral value of work.
Goal:
It seeks to establish a balanced framework that upholds workers' welfare while enabling businesses to grow and create sustainable livelihoods.
It aims to build a resilient and skilled workforce ready for emerging technologies, climate transitions, and global value chains.
Key Features and Provisions:
The policy repositions the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) as a proactive "Employment Facilitator".
It will drive convergence among workers, employers, and training institutions using technology-led systems
The National Career Service (NCS) Platform will be developed into India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Employment.
This will enable transparent and inclusive job matching, credential verification, and skill alignment through open APIs, multilingual access, and AI-driven innovation
A unified "Labour Stack" will be created by integrating key national databases such as EPFO, ESIC, e-Shram, and NCS.
This aims to create an inclusive and interoperable digital ecosystem that supports lifelong learning, social protection, and income security
Focus Areas: The policy focuses on several key areas, including:
Creating high-quality employment opportunities
Protecting workers' rights and ensuring a safe working environment
Strengthening social security systems
Promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workforce