
India's four new labour codes, consolidating 29 laws, are set to be fully operationalized in 2026 following their coming into effect in late 2025. The government aims to ensure minimum wages and universal social security for all workers. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will also see a 3.0 version in 2026 for faster withdrawals and claims processing. Minister Mansukh Mandaviya described 2025 as transformative, with 2026 focusing on technology-driven implementation and effective on-ground execution of these comprehensive reforms.