India's federal government said on Friday it was implementing four new labour codes, overhauling outdated rules governing factories and workers for decades.

Essential appointment letters and better contract terms and benefits are provided for fixed-term and contract workers.

India begins enforcing four labour codes, replacing 29 old laws in the largest update to its labour framework since Independence. Businesses call it a major simplification. Worker groups say fixed-term benefits and clarity will improve.

The Union Government of India announced that four new labour codes will be implemented soon. These codes are aimed at streamlining the existing 29 Central labour laws. In response to the announcement,

India's government has introduced four new labour codes to modernise outdated laws, enhance worker protection, and support the gig economy. Here is what has changed in new Labour Codes as compared to

India on Friday implemented four new labour codes, pushing ahead with the biggest overhaul of workers' laws in decades as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government says it seeks to simplify the rules,