New Labour Codes Set to Build a Safer, Future-Ready Pharma and Healthcare Workforce

The Union government’s new labour codes are expected to transform India’s pharma and healthcare workforce, aligning with the goals of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. By consolidating decades-old laws, the reforms aim to strengthen worker welfare, ensure safety in high-risk environments, and promote formalisation across the sector.

Industry leaders highlighted that formalised labour standards and social security will attract talent, reduce regulatory risk, and enhance competitiveness. OmniActive Health Technologies noted the importance of balancing worker protections with operational realities, particularly in cleanroom manufacturing and R&D.

MediBuddy, welcomed mandatory annual health checks for employees above 40, emphasizing preventive care to safeguard wellbeing and reduce long-term organizational costs.

Overall, stakeholders see the new codes as a structural reset that embeds safety, social security, and workforce formalisation, creating a skilled, resilient, and globally competitive life-sciences ecosystem.

08-12-2025