Bengaluru, Nov. 25 -- The Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has welcomed the Government's introduction of the New Labour Code, describing it as one of the most significant labour reforms undertaken in independent India.

The Association said the consolidation and simplification of multiple labour laws into unified codes would help create a more transparent, efficient and business-friendly regulatory framework, particularly benefiting the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

KASSIA President B.R. Ganesh Rao said the new framework offers a balanced approach that supports both employers and workers.

He noted that the reforms are expected to reduce compliance burdens, improve formalisation and provide MSME...