Government of Bihar – Labour Resources Department
Notification No.: 01/F1-08/2025 Date: 07 July 2025 Issued under: Sections 87 and 112 of the Factories Act, 1948
Purpose: This amendment enhances legal protection specifically for pregnant and lactating women in factory settings by explicitly identifying them in relevant safety and welfare provisions.
SUMMARY:
Key Highlights:
1. Title, Scope & Commencement:
The rules are called the Bihar Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Applicable throughout the State of Bihar.
Effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Amendment Details:
In the Bihar Factories Rules, 1950, under Rule 95, the word “woman” in several schedules is replaced with “pregnant women and lactating mothers”.
This change applies to the following schedules and serial numbers:
Schedule II (Serial 3)
Schedule III (Serial 3)
Schedule IV (Serial 4)
Schedule VI (Serial 4)
Schedule VII (Serial 1)
Schedule VIII (Serial 3)
Schedule X (Serial 4)
Schedule XI (Serial 7)
Schedule XIII (Serial 63)
Schedule XVI (Serial 8)
Schedule XVII (Serial 5)
Schedule XVIII (Serial 6)
Schedule XIX (Serial 15)
Issued By:
Rajeev Ranjan, Joint Secretary, Labour Resources Department
On behalf of the Governor of Bihar
