Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Q3. Examine the major institutional reforms introduced under the new labour codes for promoting gender justice at the workplace. Explain the implementation challenges and measures to strengthen enforcement. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question
The implementation of the new Labour Codes and their gender-sensitive provisions has brought renewed focus on improving women’s workforce participation, workplace safety and labour governance.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining the major institutional reforms introduced under the new Labour Codes to promote gender justice at workplaces. It further demands analysing the implementation challenges and suggesting measures to strengthen enforcement.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly link labour reforms with gender justice, constitutional equality and decent work.
Body
- Institutional reforms: Mention the key reforms introduced under the Labour Codes for promoting gender justice.
- Implementation challenges: Highlight the major administrative and structural barriers affecting effective implementation.
- Measures to strengthen enforcement: Suggest institutional and governance reforms for effective and gender-responsive enforcement.
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasising that effective enforcement, rather than legislation alone, will determine the success of gender-responsive labour governance.
