Archive · 17 Jan 2026

India's Labour Codes Aim for Balance

India's Labour Codes Aim for Balance

India is talking about how many hours people should work.

Some leaders want very long hours, like 72 or 90 hours a week, saying it's good for the country.

But others say this is too much and can make people very tired and sick.

India's new labour codes say people should work no more than 48 hours a week, with extra pay for working more.

They also want to make sure workers have good conditions and protections.

Some people are worried that these rules might not be followed, especially in small companies.

The big question is whether India should focus on working a lot of hours or on making work better and more fair for everyone.

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