Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addresses National Conference on Industrial Relations and Labour and Awards 2026

On Monday, September 28, 2026, a significant forum was established among the country's leading labor and industrial policymakers when Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the National Conference on "Industrial Relations and Labor and Awards 2026." The primary objective of the conference was to discuss new ways to strengthen the relationship between workers and management in India's industrial sector within the context of the current global economy. In his inaugural address, Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that a climate of stability and cooperation is essential for modern industrial development.

During the conference, Dr. Mandaviya highlighted the concept of viewing union-management relations as an "award." He argued that when both workers and management operate through mutual trust and cooperation, productivity increases and the welfare conditions of employees improve, making it an "award" for each party. He noted that changes in the industrial sector over the past few years have increased the need to prioritize worker welfare.

At the national level, the conference was attended by labor leaders, industrialists, academicians, and senior officials from policy departments from across the country. During the discussions, several experts raised the question of how to ensure the protection of workers' rights in the era of technological change and automation. Referring to efforts made by the government in this regard, Dr. Mandaviya stated that the goal of new policies is not merely to make rules, but to build a ground-level implementation framework where disputes can be minimized and solutions found through dialogue.

At the end of the conference, a comprehensive roadmap was agreed upon, which included the establishment of regular dialogue forums to maintain industrial peace and the capacity building of labor welfare organizations. Dr. Mandaviya appealed to all participants to remain cooperative in the path ahead. He concluded by stating that this edition of "Industrial Relations and Labor and Awards 2026" was not only a platform for discussion but also a guideline for the coming years. The meeting made it clear that economic development and social justice are interdependent, and only the balanced development of both will bring true progress to the country.