Former Industrial Court chairperson Rajeswari Karupiah has been appointed as National Wage Negotiation Council deputy chairperson from Feb 1, 2025, to Sept 30, 2026.

The Human Resources Ministry said in a statement today that Rajeswari (above), who is the first Indian woman to be appointed to the post, has over 32 years of expertise in industrial relations law, employment law, and corporate law.