The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has invited public feedback on the draft of the National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025. The policy will position the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) as a proactive employment facilitator, bringing together workers, employers, and training institutions via trusted, technology-driven systems.
The last date for submitting feedback on the draft policy is 27 October, 2025. The draft is accessible on the websites of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the Directorate General of Employment (DGE), and the National Career Service (NCS).
This draft policy is aimed at ensuring a fair, inclusive, and future-ready world of work in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The policy hopes to establish a labour ecosystem that ensures protection, productivity, and participation for every worker. With its foundation in ?rama dharma or dignity and moral value of work, the draft policy prioritises the welfare of workers even while enabling enterprises to grow and generate sustainable livelihoods.
As per the release by MoLE, the NCS platform will serve as India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for Employment, ensuring transparency and inclusivity when it comes to matching of jobs, verification of credentials and alignment of skills.
Talent from tier-II and III cities, as well as rural areas will also benefit from the multilingual access and AI-driven innovation.
As per the draft policy, there will be strong emphasis on universal social security, occupational safety and health, women and youth empowerment, and the creation of green and technology-enabled jobs. The objective is to build a resilient and continuously-skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of emerging technologies, climate transitions, and global value chains. By integrating key national databases such as Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), e-Shram, and National Career Service (NCS) into a unified Labour Stack, the policy envisions an inclusive and interoperable digital ecosystem that supports lifelong learning, social protection and income security.
Reflecting extensive stakeholder consultations, the policy is all for cooperative federalism, evidence-based policymaking, and digital transparency. It offers a comprehensive framework for coordinated action among the Centre, states, industry, and social partners.
