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Draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Jammu and Kashmir) Rules, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: jammu-and-kashmir-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-jammu-and-kashmir-rules-2026) on 2026-05-22, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to establish a framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, in line with the Labour Code.

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Gazette ID jammu-and-kashmir-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-jammu-and-kashmir-rules-2026
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers in Jammu and Kashmir must review the draft rules and provide feedback, and later comply with the regulations once they are finalized and come into effect. This may involve updating their workplace safety and health policies, procedures, and training programs.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Jammu and Kashmir must review the draft rules and provide feedback, and later comply with the regulations once they are finalized and come into effect. This may involve updating their workplace safety and health policies, procedures, and training programs.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish a framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, in line with the Labour Code.

Summary

The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a draft notification for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Jammu and Kashmir) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health standards in the state. The draft rules are expected to impact various industries and employers in Jammu and Kashmir, who will need to comply with the new regulations once they come into effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (jammu-and-kashmir-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-jammu-and-kashmir-rules-2026)?
Jammu and Kashmir issued this notification, published on 2026-05-22.
What is Gazette Notification jammu-and-kashmir-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-jammu-and-kashmir-rules-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish a framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, in line with the Labour Code.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification jammu-and-kashmir-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-jammu-and-kashmir-rules-2026?
Employers in Jammu and Kashmir must review the draft rules and provide feedback, and later comply with the regulations once they are finalized and come into effect. This may involve updating their workplace safety and health policies, procedures, and training programs. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification jammu-and-kashmir-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-jammu-and-kashmir-rules-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the All sector(s).