India Pushes Labour, Skills Agenda at Global Labour Summit
Shobha Karandlaje Leads Indian Delegation at 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva
- India showcases commitment to inclusive growth, labour welfare and gender equality.
- Bilateral meetings held with Nepal, Angola and Mauritius.
- Focus on skill development, labour mobility and digital employment platforms.
- Discussions also held with ministers from France, UK, USA, Canada and South Korea.
GG News Bureau
Geneva, 10th June: Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, highlighting India’s commitment to inclusive growth, social dialogue, labour welfare and gender equality.
During the conference, India actively participated in discussions on global labour issues and held a series of high-level bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening international cooperation in employment, skilling and workforce development.
On the sidelines of the conference, Karandlaje met Nepal’s Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment, Ramjee Yadav. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in skill development, labour mobility and digital technology. Nepal appreciated India’s digital employment platforms, while India reaffirmed Nepal’s importance under its “Neighbourhood First” policy.
The discussions focused on improving opportunities and welfare for workers in both countries and further strengthening longstanding bilateral ties.
In a separate meeting with Angola’s Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security, Teresa Rodrigues Dias, the Indian minister explored opportunities for cooperation in vocational training, workforce planning, employment services and social protection.
Angola appreciated India’s digital public infrastructure and sought knowledge-sharing support. India offered technical assistance and capacity-building support for developing digital platforms related to employment services, worker registration and skill matching.
Karandlaje also held talks with Mauritius Labour and Industrial Relations Minister Muhammad Reza Casam Uteem. The two sides reviewed cooperation in labour and employment sectors and discussed expanding collaboration through digital governance initiatives.
Mauritius acknowledged India’s progress in developing digital public infrastructure in the labour sector. India assured continued technical assistance and expertise-sharing support.
The minister also interacted with labour ministers and senior representatives from France, the United Kingdom, South Korea, the United States and Canada.
Discussions focused on creating legal pathways for migration of skilled Indian workers through mutual recognition of skills, demand-driven skilling programmes and workforce mobility partnerships.
According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, India’s participation at the conference reflected its growing role in shaping global labour policies and promoting international cooperation in employment, social security and workforce development.
The 114th International Labour Conference is bringing together governments, employers and workers’ representatives from around the world to discuss emerging labour challenges, social protection measures and future workforce strategies.
