Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Rajasthan Bans Child Labor, Amends Labor Laws
The government in Rajasthan has made new rules about work.
They banned children under 14 from working in shops.
They also said that kids between 14 and 18 can't work at night.
They changed the rules to let people work a bit longer each day and allowed more overtime.
They also made sure factories have better safety rules, especially for women workers, including safety gear and training.
The changes aim to help kids, keep workers safe, and help businesses run better.
Rajasthan banned employment of children under 14 in shops and commercial establishments.
The minimum age for apprentices is now 14 years.
Adolescents (14-18) are prohibited from working at night.
Maximum daily working hours increased to 10.
Amendments to factory rules allow women's employment with safety provisions.
- Who
- Rajasthan government
- What
- Approved amendments to labor laws concerning child labor, working hours, and women's employment in factories.
- When
- Approved in 2025.
- Where
- Rajasthan
- Why
- To ensure welfare, safety of workers, promote business activities, and improve operational efficiency.
- Ordinance Name
- Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
- Minimum Age for Employment
- 14 years
- Apprentice Minimum Age
- 14 years
- Night Work for Adolescents
- Prohibited
- Max Daily Working Hours
- 10 hours
- Overtime Limit (Quarterly)
- 144 hours
- Action by
- Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma