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ActIndia CodeMonday, 18 August 1997

The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Inapplicability to Major Ports) Act, 1997

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Summary
Central Act enacted 1997-08-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedMonday, 18 August 1997
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of FinanceRBI
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsTaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Digital & Technology296 tracked→Finance & Economy668 tracked→Labour & Employment47 tracked→
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