The Ministry of Labour & Employment announced on 24 October 2026 that it will hold a two-day awareness programme in Lucknow on 26 and 27 October 2026. This event is part of the nationwide "Shram Samvad" initiative, a 90-day outreach campaign launched on 28 September 2026 to cover 316 districts across 36 States and Union Territories. The programme aims to help employers and stakeholders understand the compliance and applicability of the four new Labour Codes. It will also cover social protection for gig workers and schemes like Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana.
Key points
- Event dates: 26-27 October 2026 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Part of a 90-day nationwide campaign covering 316 districts
- Focuses on compliance for the 2019-2020 Labour Codes
- Includes sessions on social protection for Unorganised and Gig/Platform Workers
- Covers flagship schemes including Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
When it applies
- State-Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme
- Shram Samvad campaign
Who it affects
- employers and other stakeholders