In an effort to expand and modernize social security measures for workers, the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has released the Draft Social Security Regulation 2025. This is a significant step toward enhancing social protection for both organised and unorganised workers, ensuring all workers in the region benefit from crucial social security schemes.
The draft regulation comes in line with the Code on Social Security, 2020, which aims to extend social security benefits to all workers, regardless of their employment status or sector. With Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu emerging as a growing industrial hub, this move aligns with the Administration’s commitment to labor reforms, compliance simplification, and overall employee welfare.
Why is the Social Security Regulation 2025 Needed?
The region’s industrial development and changing workforce dynamics require the implementation of comprehensive and inclusive social security measures. As industries expand, it is essential to ensure that social security benefits are accessible to all workers, whether they are employed in the formal or informal sectors. This regulation will aim to:
- Extend social security benefits to all categories of workers, including those in unorganised sectors.
- Address gaps in existing social security provisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage for workers.
- Ensure compliance with the Code on Social Security, 2020, which seeks to streamline and improve social security laws across India.
This regulation will provide clarity on the entitlements and procedures for accessing various social security benefits, including but not limited to, provident funds, health insurance, maternity benefits, and pension schemes.
Key Features of the Draft Social Security Regulation 2025
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Social Security Regulation, 2025 draft lays out several critical aspects:
- Coverage for All Workers: It will provide social security to workers across various sectors, including organised, unorganised, and gig economy workers.
- Unified Framework: A consolidated set of rules that simplify the access and delivery of social security benefits for workers.
- Maternity Benefits & Pensions: New provisions are expected for maternity leave, pensions, and other social welfare measures to ensure workers’ well-being.
- Health and Accident Insurance: An expansion of health coverage and insurance benefits for workers in both the organised and informal sectors.
Public Feedback and Comments
In line with the Administration’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder involvement, the draft regulation has been published for public review. Interested parties, including industry bodies, worker representatives, and other stakeholders, are invited to provide their comments, views, and suggestions on the proposed regulation.
The Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Labour), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, has provided the following details for submission of comments:
- Address: Secretariat, Vidyut Bhawan, Kachigam, Nani Daman
- Deadline: Feedback must be submitted within 30 days of the notice publication (before July 17, 2025).
A Step Toward Strengthening Worker Welfare
The introduction of this regulation signifies the UT’s ongoing commitment to enhancing worker welfare, ensuring better social protection and benefits for all workers. The regulation aims to create an inclusive and secure working environment for everyone, from factory workers to those in the informal economy, thereby contributing to a more balanced and sustainable workforce.
Conclusion
The Draft Social Security Regulation 2025 is a crucial step in reforming the labor landscape of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It reflects the Administration’s proactive approach toward worker welfare and social protection. As the region continues to develop industrially, these measures will ensure that the benefits of growth are shared fairly across all sections of the workforce.
