Draft on Odisha Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- Posted by: AscentHR
- Categories: Notification, Odisha
The Government of Odisha, vide notification no. 1166-LESI-LR-POL-0003/2026/LESI, dated 16th February 2026, has issued the draft for the Odisha Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026.
The aforementioned draft notification will be reviewed after a period of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objections and suggestions may be directed to the Special Secretary to Government, Labour & ESI Department, Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar-751001, and can be submitted via e-mail: labsec.or@od.gov.in
• Objections and suggestions should be provided in a proforma that includes:
• Column (1), detailing the name and address of the individual or organisation.
• Column (2), indicating the rule or sub-rule that is proposed for modification.
• Column (3), outlining the revised rule or sub-rule that is suggested for substitution.
• Column (4), providing the reasons for the proposed changes.
Any objections and suggestions received from individuals regarding the draft notification prior to the expiration of the specified period will be taken into account by the State Government.
Please refer below to the notification:
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