In election year, Rajasthan government has a paper leak challenge on its hands

Despite many arrests and a special law, CM Ashok Gehlot is up against youth anger, a spirited Opposition campaign and pressure from central agencies.

Zafar Aafaq

· Jul 02, 2023 · 09:00 am

Why the rest of India should not rush to emulate Rajasthan's labour laws

Even with amendments, the regulatory framework no longer serves the purposes of either labour or industry.

Supriya Sharma

· Aug 29, 2014 · 07:36 am

Eight reasons why Rajasthan's labour laws do not amount to radical reform

There are calls to replicate Rajasthan's labour laws across the country. But a close look at the recent amendments shows the assumption that they would increase jobs and boost industry might not hold true.

Supriya Sharma

· Aug 25, 2014 · 07:27 am

Hiring and firing workers was never difficult in Rajasthan, data shows

In the second in the series on labour law amendments in Rajasthan, a look at how industry has been downsizing without much difficulty even before the legal changes came into place.

Supriya Sharma

· Aug 23, 2014 · 07:45 am

Why Rajasthan is treating factories like roads without traffic rules

In a series from the state that is being called India’s new ‘reform’ capital, we take a look at how recent labour law amendments could change the country's industrial landscape.

Supriya Sharma

· Aug 21, 2014 · 06:55 am