Lok Sabha Question No. 5883 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-30
Subject: Measures to Regulate Private Placement Agencies
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5883 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2026

## MEASURES TO REGULATE PRIVATE PLACEMENT AGENCIES

## 5883. SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  data  on  the  number  of grievances/complaints  received  from  job  seekers  relating  to exploitative  practices  by  private  placement  agencies,  such  as confiscation  of  original  certificates,  sale  of  fake  experience  or verification of documents, proxy interviews or lack of transparency in fees and placement commitments and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to adequately address the said specific categories of grievances;
- (c)  the  details  of  current  status  of  the  Private  Placement  Agency (Regulation) Bill, 2025 and the expected timeline for its introduction;
- (d) the details of consultations held with stakeholders under the PreLegislative Consultation Policy; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  proposed  measures  to  regulate private  placement  agencies  operating  through  informal  digital channels, such as social media and messaging applications and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a)to (e): The matter regarding regulations/repatriation of placement agencies lies in the domain of the respective States/UTs.

The State/UT Governments have been advised to regulate the functioning including registration of private placement agencies.  Complaints  relating  to  such  agencies  are  dealt  by respective State Governments/UT Administration under the provisions  of  BNS  or  other  prevailing  Acts  under  which  such establishments  are  registered.  Committees  had  been  constituted from  time  to  time  on  the  issues  pertaining  to  private  placement agencies  and  the  Ministry  has  issued  advisories  to  State  /  UT Governments to take all necessary steps to protect the interest of workers by regulating the conduct of private placement agencies.

The  Government  has  established  multiple  platforms  for grievance redressal of labourers.  These include Samadhan Portal, the  eShram  Grievance  Management  System  (Toll-free  No.  14434), National  Career  Service  (NCS)  for  Job  Opportunities,  Skill  India Digital Hub (SIDH) for Skill Development, and the Centralised Public Grievance  Redress  and  Monitoring  System  (CPGRAMS).    These platforms are aimed at ensuring  timely and effective resolution of grievances raised by workers across the Country.

The  Private  Placement  Agency  (PPA)  (Regulation)  Bill, 2025 has been drafted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government  of  India.    The  bill  was  placed  in  public  domain  for stakeholder consultation. The Private Placement Agency Regulation Bill aims to regulate and register all private placement agencies to ensure transparent and accountable recruitment practices.  It seeks to protect job seekers from exploitation, fraud, and unsafe placement. The Bill also establishes clear operational standards and oversight  mechanisms  to  promote  fair  and  ethical  employment practices.

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