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Drawing on the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) framework, this study examines the longitudinal relationship between family-friendly human resource (HR) practices and employee well-being in the Indian organizational context, with work engagement as a mediating mechanism. Indian workplaces increasingly face challenges such as extended working hours, work-family conflict, and dual-income households, making it critical to understand how supportive HR practices influence employee outcomes over time. Prior research has largely relied on cross-sectional designs in Western or East Asian settings, leaving empirical evidence from emerging economies like India limited. To address this gap, the study proposes a three-wave time-lagged conceptual framework. Family-friendly HR practices--including flexible working arrangements, parental leave, remote work options, and organizational support for family responsibilities--serve as key job resources. Work engagement, conceptualized through vigor, dedication, and absorption, is hypothesized to mediate the relationship between HR practices and employee well-being, which encompasses psychological well-being, job satisfaction, and reduced burnout. The conceptual model suggests that family-friendly HR practices positively influence employee well-being directly and indirectly through enhanced work engagement over time. By extending the JD-R framework to the Indian context, this study offers theoretical and practical insights for organizations seeking to promote sustained employee engagement and well-being. The findings highlight the strategic importance of implementing supportive HR practices to foster healthier and more sustainable workplaces, particularly in emerging economy contexts.