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India Participates in 353rd Governing Body Meeting of International Labour Organisation in Geneva<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Posted On: 15 MAR 2025 12:34PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The 353rd<\/sup>\u00a0Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 10 to March 20, 2025. The meeting brings together the tripartite constituents of ILO i.e. representatives from governments, workers, and employers, to discuss crucial matters relating to the world of work and the governance of ILO.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Indian delegation, led by Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, made several interventions on key issues, showcasing India’s achievements, learnings and perspectives to advance the shared agenda of promoting labour welfare, social justice and quality employment generation globally.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Second World Summit for Social Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

India extended its support to ILO on the organization of the UN led Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar later this year, as it aims at reinforcing the social dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Social Development. India\u2019s inspiring progress in promoting social justice and development was highlighted, as India has\u00a0doubled\u00a0its\u00a0social protection coverage\u00a0to\u00a048.8 percent, increasing the average global social protection coverage by over\u00a05 percent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In this context, contribution of India\u2019s flagship institutions and schemes such as EPFO (7.37 crore contributing members), ESIC (14.4 crore beneficiaries), e-Shram Portal (30.6 crore registered unorganized members), PM Jan Arogya Yojana (60 crore beneficiaries) and Targeted PDS (food security to 81.35 crore beneficiaries) was acknowledged.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ILO Fair Migration Agenda and Action<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

India, as one of the largest countries of origin of migrant workers and recipient of highest remittances, reiterated its support for greater global cooperation in promoting well-managed, skills-based migration pathways. ILO was urged to enhance efforts towards generating global momentum for securing social protection and rights for migrant workers through bilateral labour migration and social security agreements. Support was extended for ILO\u2019s proposal to convene the first Tripartite Global Forum on Migration under the ILO based Global Coalition for Social Justice, by India as a leading partner of the Global Coalition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Global Framework on Chemicals<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

India reaffirmed its commitment towards playing a leading role towards ensuring a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste, safeguarding workers, communities and the environment. The actions being undertaken by ILO in follow up to the Bonn Declaration were acknowledged.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Key initiatives taken by India towards safeguarding the health and safety of workers and communities including Factories Act, 1948 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, were underscored. Capacity-building measures under the\u00a0Viksit Bharat 2047 Action Plan\u00a0towards ensuring workplace safety in Major Accident Hazardous (MAH) units were highlighted.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Indian delegation also held several bilateral discussions with the Director General and senior experts of ILO, and representatives of other countries on labour and employment matters of keen interest to India.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bilateral Discussion with Director General-ILO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Dawra met Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, the DG-ILO and congratulated him for his flagship initiative the Global Coalition for Social Justice, which has emerged as a robust platform for global collaboration to promote social justice. She also reiterated the need for ILO to consider in-kind benefits while assessing social protection coverage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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This is crucial as India has commenced a\u00a0State Specific Data Pooling exercise\u00a0in collaboration with ILO to get a more accurate assessment of India\u2019s social protection coverage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DG-ILO appreciated India for playing a leading role in the Global Coalition by championing the key Coalition intervention \u201cResponsible business for sustainable and inclusive societies,\u201d and successfully organizing the first ever \u201cRegional Dialogue on Social Justice\u201d at New Delhi last month. He added, \u201cThis has inspired other Coalition countries (partners) to enhance their contribution to the Coalition\u2019s agenda\u201d.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Houngbo invited India to participate pro-actively in the upcoming\u00a0Annual Forum on Social Justice,\u00a0and showcase best practices of Indian industry in terms of Responsible Business Conduct, payment of Living Wages, and harnessing AI for a socially just Future of Work.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The DG also expressed his appreciation for India\u2019s\u00a0first ever voluntary financial support\u00a0to ILO towards conduct of a feasibility study on development of\u00a0international reference classification of occupations\u00a0by ILO and OECD. This India led initiative will facilitate in galvanizing global employment opportunities for Indian youth through benchmarking, and mutual recognition of skills and qualifications. Development of the international classification is a historic commitment made by the G20 leaders under\u00a0India\u2019s G20 presidency of 2023.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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India discussed future collaborations in pipeline with ILO on shared priorities including determination and operationalization of living wages, gig and platform workers\u2019 welfare and decent work in value chains. The Indian delegation included Shri Rakesh Gaur, Deputy Director, Ministry of Labour & Employment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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