The Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, continuing its drive for progressive labour reforms, has released the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Regulation, 2025 for public review.
The announcement, made on 17 June 2025, follows the enactment of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 by the Indian Parliament, aiming to consolidate and modernize existing laws on workplace safety and welfare.
Why This Regulation Matters
As a rapidly developing industrial hub, the UT is aligning itself with national labour law reforms to ensure:
- Safe, healthy, and humane working conditions
- Protection of workers’ rights in diverse industries
- Simplification and rationalization of multiple labour laws
- Enhanced compliance with national occupational safety standards
This regulation is expected to benefit both employers and employees by ensuring clarity, safety, and operational efficiency.
Public Comments Invited
All stakeholders — including industries, workers’ unions, labour organizations, and the public — are invited to share their comments, suggestions, and views on the draft regulation.
How to Submit Feedback
Feedback must be submitted within 30 days of this notice (i.e., by July 17, 2025) to:
Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Labour)
UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Secretariat, Vidyut Bhawan, Kachigam, Nani Daman – 396210
This is a crucial opportunity to help shape safer and more equitable workplaces in one of India’s most dynamic industrial regions.
