Indian delegation at 352nd session of Governing Body of ILO Highlights India’s Positive Experience in Poverty Eradication, Employment and Social Protection
The 352 nd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is being held at Geneva (Switzerland) from 28 October to 7 November 2024. The India delegation is led by Ms Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment during the first week. During the discussions today, Ms. Dawra highlighted the importance of inclusive economic policies that generate quality jobs, support social protection, and promote gender equality. Our national efforts to create decent work opportunities for all segments of society, particularly women and youth, which align closely with ILO’s call for a renewed social contract was reiterated. Ms Dawra highlighted India’s positive experience in this regard, and informed the ILO Governing Body members on the following: On 30 October 2024, during the discussion on the proposal for greater democratisation within ILO Governing Body, India commended ILO but at the same time expressed support for comprehensive reforms in governance in not just ILO but other UN Bodies too. Taking the opportunity, India emphasized that a convergent approach will ensure UN bodies operate more synergistically for fulfilling the shared vision of promoting social justice and sustainable and inclusive development globally. Geographic diversity, with due consideration to population and workforce, should be the guiding principles for a fairer, more equitable and balanced geographical representation within ILO, it was stated by Secretary, Labour & Employment, GoI in India’s intervention on the issue. **** Himanshu Pathak The 352 nd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is being held at Geneva (Switzerland) from 28 October to 7 November 2024. The India delegation is led by Ms Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment during the first week. During the discussions today, Ms. Dawra highlighted the importance of inclusive economic policies that generate quality jobs, support social protection, and promote gender equality. Our national efforts to create decent work opportunities for all segments of society, particularly women and youth, which align closely with ILO’s call for a renewed social contract was reiterated. Ms Dawra highlighted India’s positive experience in this regard, and informed the ILO Governing Body members on the following: On 30 October 2024, during the discussion on the proposal for greater democratisation within ILO Governing Body, India commended ILO but at the same time expressed support for comprehensive reforms in governance in not just ILO but other UN Bodies too. Taking the opportunity, India emphasized that a convergent approach will ensure UN bodies operate more synergistically for fulfilling the shared vision of promoting social justice and sustainable and inclusive development globally. Geographic diversity, with due consideration to population and workforce, should be the guiding principles for a fairer, more equitable and balanced geographical representation within ILO, it was stated by Secretary, Labour & Employment, GoI in India’s intervention on the issue. **** Himanshu Pathak