Synopsis: The Ministry of Labour & Employment has unveiled the draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025, aiming to build a fair, inclusive, and technology-driven employment ecosystem. Citizens are invited to share feedback on the draft by October 27, 2025.
In a significant step toward shaping the future of India’s workforce, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has released the draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation.
The policy envisions a modern, fair, and inclusive world of work, aligned with the national goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. Rooted in the ethos of Shrama Dharma—the dignity and moral value of work—the policy seeks to balance workers’ welfare with enterprise growth, promoting protection, productivity, and participation across all sectors.
Empowering Workforce Through Technology
Shram Shakti Niti 2025 positions MoLE as a proactive Employment Facilitator, fostering collaboration between workers, employers, and training institutions via technology-led systems.
The National Career Service (NCS) will act as India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Employment, enabling transparent job matching, credential verification, and skill alignment through AI-driven tools, open APIs, and multilingual access.
This initiative aims to connect job seekers and employers across Tier-II and Tier-III cities, rural districts, and MSME clusters, making employment facilitation a true nationwide public good.
Focus on Social Security and Green Jobs
The draft policy emphasizes universal social security, occupational safety, and women and youth empowerment. It promotes the creation of green and technology-enabled jobs and supports a resilient, future-ready workforce that can adapt to emerging technologies and global value chains.
By integrating databases like EPFO, ESIC, e-Shram, and NCS into a unified Labour Stack, the policy envisions an interoperable digital ecosystem supporting lifelong learning and income security.
Call for Public Participation
Reflecting cooperative federalism and evidence-based policymaking, the draft provides a long-term framework for coordinated action among the Centre, states, industry, and social partners.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has invited stakeholders, institutions, and citizens to submit their feedback and suggestions by October 27, 2025, at ddg-dget[at]nic[dot]in.
Disclaimer: This article is based on an official release from the Ministry of Labour & Employment. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, policy, or employment advice. Readers are encouraged to refer to official government websites for detailed policy documents and updates.
