ILO India Response to COVID-19

ILO DWT South Asia and India with its technical expertise has been able to act as a guiding force in COVID-19 response planning and implementation for constituents. This update covers the key response of office to COVID-19 pandemic between 15 March to 15 May, 2020.

The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods and wellbeing of millions.

The predominant labour force in informal sector, fragile Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and services sector, which contributes approximately 50% to India's GDP, are most impacted.
The ILO and its constituents – Governments, workers and employers – are playing a crucial role in combating the outbreak, ensuring the safety of individuals and the sustainability of businesses and jobs. The national and the state governments are devising measures to counter the impending socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. The Employers’ and Workers’ organizations are providing inputs to the policy and extending direct support on ground in their capacity.

ILO DWT South Asia and India with its technical expertise has been able to act as a guiding force in COVID-19 response planning and implementation.