Ministry of Labour and Employment (India)

The Ministry of Labour & Employment is one of the oldest and most important Ministries of the Government of India. This is an India's federal ministry which is responsible for enforcement of labour laws in general and legislations related to a worker's social security. The Ministry aims to create a healthy work environment for higher production and productivity and to develop and coordinate vocational skill training and employment. However, Skill Development responsibilities, such as Industrial Training and Apprenticeship responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from 9 November 2014. The Ministry launched the National Career Service portal on 20 July 2015 to help bridge the gap between job providers and job seekers.

Functions
The thrust areas of the ministry are: The results of recession on employment in the eight selected sectors textiles including apparels, leather, metals, automobiles, gems & jewellery, transport, IT/BPO and handloom / powerloom were monitored starting from Oct–Dec 2008. The overall employment in the eight selected sectors covered in the quarterly surveys has increased by 10.66 lakh (0.16%). In IT/BPO sector the increase in the employment is maximum (6.9 lakh) during the year 2009–10.
 * Labour Policy and legislation
 * Safety, health and welfare of labour
 * Social security of labour
 * Policy relating to special target groups such as women and child labour
 * Industrial relations and enforcement of labour laws in the Central sphere
 * Adjudication of industrial disputes through Central Government Industrial Tribunals cum Labour Courts and National Industrial Tribunals
 * Workers' Education
 * Labour and Employment Statistics
 * Emigration of Labour for employment abroad
 * Employment services and vocational training
 * Administration of Central Labour & Employment Services
 * International co-operation in labour and employment matters
 * The ministry of Labor and Employment Govt. Of India has Introduce E-Shram Card For UN- organize Sector Employees Social And Economical improvement During The COVID-19 Pandemic Session on 1 August 2021.

Attached offices

 * Directorate General of Employment
 * Office of Chief Labour Commissioner
 * Labour Bureau

Subordinate offices

 * Directorate General of Mines Safety
 * Welfare Commission

Statutory Bodies

 * Employees State Insurance Corporation
 * Employees Provident Fund Organisation
 * National Institute for Career Services (Erstwhile CIRTES)
 * V. V. Giri National Labour Institute
 * Central Board for Workers Education

Autonomous bodies

 * Central Government Industrial Tribunals and Labour Courts
 * Central Labour Institute

Cabinet Ministers

 * Note:
 * MoS (I/C) – Minister of State (Independent Charge)
 * MoS – Minister of State/Minister without cabinet rank