The Factories Act of 1948 was enacted to regulate labor and improve safety, health and welfare in factories across India as the 1934 Act had weaknesses. Key points of the 1948 Act include: defining a factory as employing 10+ power workers or 20+ non-power workers; requiring registration, licensing and inspections; establishing standards for cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and amenities; restricting work hours and providing leave; mandating safety measures for machinery; and introducing requirements for hazardous processes. It aims to improve conditions through measures relating to working hours, holidays, employment of women, young persons and welfare.