India, July 18 -- The new labour codes align with global perspectives on resilient cities, focusing on childcare, housing and infrastructure for workers, especially migrant workers in the informal sector. The OSHWC Code also provides portability of benefits between native and destination States, benefiting migrant women workers

The expansion of urban population and growth of cities in India has contributed in making India as one of the largest urban agglomerations. A recent report of the World Bank and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs titled "Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India' in 2025 had stated that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centres of economic growth with 70 percent of new jobs coming from cities by...