1. To simplify and enforce labour laws

2. To provide social security to unorganized sector workers

3. To mediate in industrial complaints and disputes and ensure industrial peace.

4. To ensure education, rehabilitation and other welfare of released child labourers through National Child Labour Projects.

5. To formulate and implement welfare schemes for unorganized labour.

6. To facilitate human resource development for economic development and to ensure gainful employment for all

7. To strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation and decent work

9. To maintain transparency while rendering services to citizens