New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- India's long-awaited labour reforms mark a defining moment for our economic and social trajectory. The consolidation of 29 Central labour laws into four Labour Codes represents one of the most forward-looking and inclusive transformations undertaken since Independence.

Apart from decades of economic learnings, extensive dialogue with workers, industry and state governments went into these. They reflect a recognition that the world of work has changed and India's labour framework must evolve to match the dynamism of a rapidly modernizing economy.

India is at an inflection point. To become a $5 trillion economy by 2028-29, we need a robust workforce, for which the legal framework must deliver security, opportun...