Labour Deptt concludes 2-day Capacity-Building Prog on Labour Reforms

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 11: The Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir successfully concluded a 2-day Capacity-Building Programme on Labour Reforms at the Convention Centre, Jammu.
The programme was inaugurated by Secretary Labour and Employment Government of J&K, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, on Monday.
Labour Commissioner J&K, Charandeep Singh commended the active participation of officials and emphasised the department’s commitment to enhancing service delivery for workers. He encouraged officials to adopt innovative approaches to ensure compliance and transparency in implementing labour laws.
The programme featured sessions led by distinguished experts. Dr. Onkar Sharma, former Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and Advisor to the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), Government of India, provided comprehensive insights into the Code on Wages, Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code and the Social Security Code. Dr. Sanjay Upadhyaya, Senior Fellow at the V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, delivered sessions on Human Rights and Constitutional Perspectives on Labour and the Industrial Relations Code and comparative analysis of the centre and state rules under code on wages 2019.
At the conclusion of the programme, Labour Commissioner distributed certificates of participation to attendees, acknowledging their dedication to enhancing their skills and knowledge. The Labour Department reaffirmed its commitment to organising similar capacity-building initiatives to strengthen governance and improve labour welfare across Jammu and Kashmir.