In a bid to expand the country’s social security safety net, the Modi government is working on a proposed social security scheme for gig and platform workers, Ministry of Labour and Employment secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar revealed in a speech to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in September.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026
Five years after its much-heralded launch, the Indian Government has announced that its e-Shram digital portal designed to enable unorganised workers to access eligible social security benefits has hit the milestone of 318.9 million individual registrations nationwide.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 September 2026
It was with great sadness that the staff of British Safety Council India learnt of the passing of their much-loved and respected colleague Anindita Sengupta, following a long and courageous health battle.
By British Safety Council India on 17 September 2026
In a bid to expand the country’s social security safety net, the Modi government is working on a proposed social security scheme for gig and platform workers, Ministry of Labour and Employment secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar revealed in a speech to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in September.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026
Five years after its much-heralded launch, the Indian Government has announced that its e-Shram digital portal designed to enable unorganised workers to access eligible social security benefits has hit the milestone of 318.9 million individual registrations nationwide.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 September 2026
It was with great sadness that the staff of British Safety Council India learnt of the passing of their much-loved and respected colleague Anindita Sengupta, following a long and courageous health battle.
By British Safety Council India on 17 September 2026
British Safety Council has called on the UK Government to ban the import and export of high silica-containing products within the next five years to protect workers from the risks associated with high-concentration silica-containing materials.
By British Safety Council on 20 August 2026
A well-known Indian entrepreneur-turned-investor is set to launch the first of what he hopes will become a chain of subscription-based community welfare hubs providing rest and related facilities for the nation’s ever-growing gig workforce.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
Mental health at work charity Mates in Mind has launched new digital training aimed at increasing awareness and reducing suicide amongst sole traders and self-employed construction workers to support World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.
By Thomas Tevlin on 13 August 2026
British Safety Council launches new flagship campaign to shine a light on hidden hazards in the workplace.
By British Safety Council on 01 August 2026
Employers must adapt their risk assessments to an increasingly older workforce rather than treating age as an inherent hazard, a leading Health and Safety Executive (HSE) official has advised.
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 July 2026
Workplace safety and fleet managers face growing challenges as driver overconfidence and confusing vehicle technology create critical risks for employees who drive for work.
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 July 2026
A widening disconnect between UK business leaders and their employees is threatening workforce health and retention, according to a study published by employee benefits platform, Epassi.
By Belinda Liversedge on 22 July 2026
