Labour welfare refers to facilities provided to workers inside and outside factories, such as canteens, rest areas, housing, and other services that contribute to worker wellbeing and efficiency. The Factories Act of 1948 includes compulsory provisions to ensure worker health, safety, and welfare in manufacturing facilities. It mandates cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, sanitation, safe machinery, protective equipment, first aid, canteens, rest areas, and appointment of welfare officers. The act also regulates work conditions for women and children to protect their health.