Office Address : Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg. New Delhi-110001
Website : https://labour.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER
| Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya | Minister | minoffice-mole@nic.in | +91 11 23717515, 23710240 |
| Shri Kshitij Jain IRS, IT..2011) | Private Secretary | minoffice-mole@nic.in | +91 11 23717515, 23710240 |
| Shri Himanshu Pathak | Additional Private Secretary | pstominister-mole@gov.in | +91 11 23717515, 23710240 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Sushri Shobha Karandlaje | Minister of State | mos.shobha@gov.in | +91 11 23720013 |
| – | Private Secretary | mos.shobha@gov.in | +91 11 23720013 |
OFFICERS IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
| Ms. Vandana Gurnani (IAS, KN..1991) | Secretary | secy-labour@nic.in | +91 11 23710265 |
| Ms. G Madhumita Das (IPoS,.1996) | Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor | asfa-mole@nic.in | +91 11 23711495 |
| Shri Ajoy Sharma (IAS, PB..1999) | Additional Secretary | jsajoy-mole@gov.in | +91 11 23710178 |
| Shri Ashutosh A.T. Pednekar (IAS, RJ..2002) | Joint Secretary | ashutosh.pednekar@gov.in | +91 11 23718119 |
| Dr. Mahendra Kumar (IRSEE,.1999) | Joint Secretary | jsadmin-mole@gov.in | +91 11 23717606 |
| Dr. Tejaswi S. Naik, IAS (MP: 2009) | Joint Secretary | js-socialsecurity@gov.in | +91 11 23710239 |
| Ms. Deepika Kachhal (IIS..1994) | Joint Secretary | js-osh@gov.in | +91 11 23716835 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is the Government of India’s nodal ministry responsible for protecting workers’ rights, promoting employment opportunities, ensuring social security, and implementing labour welfare policies across the country.
What are the main functions of the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Labour policy formulation
Employment generation and workforce development
Social security programmes
Industrial relations management
Occupational safety and health
Labour welfare and worker protection
Implementation of labour laws
What are the four Labour Codes introduced by the Government of India?
The four Labour Codes are:
Code on Wages, 2019
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Code on Social Security, 2020
What is the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)?
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation manages provident fund, pension, and insurance schemes for millions of organized sector workers across India.
What is the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation provides medical care, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, disability benefits, and other social security services to insured workers and their families.
What is the e-Shram Portal?
The e-Shram Portal is a national database for unorganized workers that helps provide social security benefits and welfare scheme coverage to eligible workers.
Who can register on the e-Shram Portal?
Workers in the unorganized sector such as construction workers, migrant workers, domestic workers, street vendors, agricultural workers, gig workers, and platform workers can register subject to eligibility conditions.
What is the National Career Service (NCS) Portal?
The National Career Service is an employment platform that connects job seekers, employers, career counselors, and training providers across India.
What is the role of the Directorate General of Employment (DGE)?
The Directorate General of Employment implements employment services, career counseling, vocational guidance, and labour market information programmes.
What is the role of the Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI)?
DGFASLI advises industries and state governments on occupational safety, health, industrial hygiene, and workplace welfare.
What is the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme?
EDLI provides life insurance benefits to EPFO members and their nominees in the event of the member’s death while in service.
What is the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana?
This scheme provides temporary unemployment relief to eligible ESIC-insured workers who lose their jobs under specified conditions.
How does the Ministry support migrant workers?
The Ministry supports migrant workers through social security initiatives, labour welfare schemes, e-Shram registration, employment services, and portability of benefits.
What is the role of the Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC)?
The Chief Labour Commissioner’s organization enforces labour laws, promotes industrial harmony, and resolves labour disputes.
How can employees check their EPF balance?
Employees can check their EPF balance through:
EPFO Member Portal
UMANG App
SMS services
Missed call facility
EPFO mobile services
How can employers register with EPFO and ESIC?
Eligible establishments can register online through the respective EPFO and ESIC portals as per applicable legal requirements.
What social security benefits are available to workers?
Workers may receive:
Provident Fund benefits
Pension benefits
Health insurance
Maternity benefits
Disability benefits
Insurance coverage
Unemployment assistance
Welfare benefits under various schemes
How can citizens access information about labour laws and welfare schemes?
Citizens can access labour laws, notifications, welfare schemes, employment services, and grievance redressal mechanisms through the Ministry’s official portals.
How can I contact the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
The Ministry provides information on labour welfare, employment services, social security schemes, public grievances, and labour regulations through its official website.
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