Labour Legislation in India: A Legal and Policy Perspective on Agricultural and Rural Workers

Author(s)	Ms. Apsara K P, Aditya Arunkumar Bikkannavar, Rachana, Syed Abdul KhadarQuadri Jeelan
Country	India
Abstract	Labour laws in India have historically emerged as a response to the country’s socio-political and economic circumstances, beginning from colonial rule through the post-independence era. These laws are intended to regulate the relationship between employers and employees, ensure just working conditions, and secure the rights of workers. In India, labour legislation has evolved with influences from international conventions, especially those of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the moral and economic imperatives of providing protection to workers in both formal and informal sectors. Within the larger structure of Indian labour laws, the plight and protection of agricultural labourers form a crucial but often overlooked dimension. This paper aims to examine the structure of labour laws in India with a particular focus on those affecting agricultural labour, while also discussing relevant government initiatives and policy implications.
Keywords	Labour laws, Agricultural workers, Wages, Working conditions, Employment rights.
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53497

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