The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has opened the floor for public consultation on its ambitious new draft: the National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025. This draft envisions a bold transformation of India’s labour landscape, anchoring it in dignity of work, technology-driven solutions, and social security for all.
🇮🇳 Vision: Towards Viksit Bharat @2047
Rooted in the civilisational ethos of śrama dharma—the dignity and moral value of labour—the policy sets a long-term vision aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047. It aims to create a resilient, productive, and protected workforce, while supporting enterprise growth and sustainable livelihoods.
🔑 Key Objectives of Shram Shakti Niti 2025:
Inclusive Labour Ecosystem
- Ensures protection, productivity, and participation for every worker
- Balances worker welfare and enterprise growth
Technology-Led Employment Facilitation
National Career Service (NCS) to serve as India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for employment
Features include:
- Transparent job matching
- Credential verification
- Multilingual access
- Open APIs
- AI-driven innovations
Universal Social Security & Safety
- Emphasises occupational safety and health (OSH)
- Focuses on women’s and youth empowerment
- Promotes green and tech-enabled jobs
Unified Labour Stack
- Integrates databases like EPFO, ESIC, e-Shram, and NCS
- Supports lifelong learning, income security, and interoperable digital services
Cooperative Federalism & Evidence-Based Policymaking
- Advocates collaboration between Centre, States, industry, and social partners
- Promotes data-driven governance and digital transparency
🗣️ Public Participation: Your Voice Matters
The Ministry is inviting feedback from all stakeholders, including individuals, organisations, industry bodies, and academic institutions. This is an opportunity to influence the future of work in India and shape a policy that addresses real-world needs across sectors.
📝 Submit your comments by: 27th October 2025
📧 Email ID for feedback: ddg-dget@nic.in
📄 Download Draft Policy PDF:
Click here to access the draft
🌱 Conclusion: A Blueprint for an Empowered Workforce
Shram Shakti Niti 2025 is more than a policy—it’s a strategic blueprint for India’s evolving world of work. Whether you’re a worker, employer, policymaker, or citizen, your feedback can help ensure the policy delivers equity, opportunity, and resilience in the decades to come.