Chandigarh, June 26 -- In a major initiative to enhance the ease of doing business, the Chandigarh administration has proposed a series of transformative labour reforms, aligned with the vision of the Union ministry of labour and employment. These reforms aim to position Chandigarh as a competitive industrial and commercial hub by simplifying regulatory processes while safeguarding worker welfare.

The proposals have been submitted to the Union ministry of home affairs under Section 87 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Inspired by progressive models adopted in Punjab and Haryana, the amendments seek to streamline compliance procedures, reduce regulatory burdens, and foster a more business-friendly ecosystem.

Among the proposed refo...