India unveils key labour reforms

India's PM Narendra Modi has unveiled key labour reforms as a part of a campaign which aims to turn the country into a global manufacturing hub.

They include plans to streamline labour laws and make scrutiny of factories transparent to curb harassment by government inspectors.

Manufacturing contributes only 15 percent to India's gross domestic product; authorities want to raise it to 25 percent.

Much of India's labour laws date back to the British period.

Analysts say the country needs to reform these archaic laws if it is to boost industry and create jobs.

Last month, Modi launched a 'Make in India' campaign which plans to cut red tape, develop infrastructure and make it easier for companies to do business.