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:
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The rules are called the Bihar Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
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Applicable throughout the State of Bihar.
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Effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Amendment Details:
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In the Bihar Factories Rules, 1950, under Rule 95, the word “woman” in several schedules is replaced with “pregnant women and lactating mothers”.
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This change applies to the following schedules and serial numbers:
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Schedule II (Serial 3)
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Schedule III (Serial 3)
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Schedule IV (Serial 4)
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Schedule VI (Serial 4)
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Schedule VII (Serial 1)
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Schedule VIII (Serial 3)
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Schedule X (Serial 4)
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Schedule XI (Serial 7)
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Schedule XIII (Serial 63)
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Schedule XVI (Serial 8)
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Schedule XVII (Serial 5)
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Schedule XVIII (Serial 6)
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Schedule XIX (Serial 15)
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Issued By:
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Rajeev Ranjan, Joint Secretary, Labour Resources Department
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On behalf of the Governor of Bihar
