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Cross-regional dialogue platform launched on social protection for migrant workers along the Asia–Gulf corridor

The launch of the platform, co-chaired by the Philippines and the GCC Executive Bureau, sends a powerful message: effective social protection for migrant workers can only be achieved through dialogue and partnership between countries of origin and...

Technical workshop strengthens social protection statistics in India

ILO’s technical training supports India’s efforts to build a stronger and more sustainable social protection statistical system.

Training of trainers

Strengthening maternity protection capacity in India through national training programme

An ILO-supported National Training of Trainers programme in New Delhi strengthened maternity protection and gender-responsive social protection systems in India, building institutional capacity to improve protections for women workers.

National dialogue calls for stronger protections and zero fatalities in sanitation work in India

Government representatives, trade unions, civil society organisations, international agencies and researchers came together for a national dialogue to advance efforts towards safer and more dignified working conditions for sanitation workers in...

Cotton farming communities trained on safe work practices amid extreme heat in India

ILO and Confederation of Indian Textile Industry help small and marginal cotton farmers adapt to extreme heat, reduce occupational risks, and promote safer working conditions in Madhya Pradesh.

2nd BRICS Employment Working Group meeting advances South-South cooperation

Working Group meeting advances South-South cooperation in social protection, women’s employment, skills and digitalization

IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers

A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...

ILO, Kerala strengthen efforts to promote decent work for migrant care workers

Focusing on nurses, care assistants and domestic workers from Kerala, the ILO-supported dialogue proposes ways to strengthen institutional frameworks for safe migration for migrant care workers from India.

Labour employment

India advances data-driven policymaking amid evolving labour market

ILO-NSSTA training equips officials with skills to more effectively use data for decision making.

OpEd

Building resilient societies starts with strengthening the care economy

OpEd by, Michiko Miyamoto, Director of ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India

Cooperatives create new livelihood pathways for informal workers in India

A cooperative approach to enterprise development could unlock opportunities and deliver decent work, particularly in the care sector in Bihar, India.

Agriculture supply chains

Multi-stakeholder approach key to ending child labour in Telangana’s agriculture sector

Child Labour Platform (CLP) Programme launches the first state-level multi-stakeholder dialogue to tackle the root causes of child labour.

Responsible business practices and gender equality

Japan-funded initiatives advance child labour elimination and formalisation in India

Japan delegation visits ILO projects advancing child labour-free supply chains, formalization and gender equality in India.

Assam State Engagement: Linking India–EU Migration Opportunities with the Northeast Corridor (LINC) Workshop in Guwahati, Assam

Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Assam, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...

Call for Proposals

Hiring of an event management agency for arranging logistics during training for ILO methodologies on workplace cooperation and grievance...

As part of the ILO project, Strengthening Labour Dispute Resolution in Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Manufacturing Sector, a comprehensive training is being organized by the ILO for the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies (TILS). The training aims to...

Advancing Responsible Business Conduct in India: Key Insights from the capacity building workshop held with the UN Global Compact Network...

The workshop highlighted practical challenges and lessons learned in operationalizing responsible business conduct in supply chains, especially SMEs

ILO and ACMA conduct multi-city workshops to strengthen Responsible Business Conduct capacity amongst India’s automotive sector enterprises

Over 140 automotive sector suppliers enhanced capacities to strengthen on-ground implementation of responsible practices in Pune, Gurugram and Chennai.

ILO and Karnataka Employers' Association (KEA) support Karnataka Manufacturers strengthen Responsible Business Practices

The workshop brought together manufacturing leaders to strengthen responsible business conduct aligned with international labour standards, highlighting the growing importance of labour rights, sustainability, and responsible supply chains in global...

Uttar Pradesh State Engagement

Linking India–EU mobility opportunities with Uttar Pradesh workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...

Multi-stakeholder dialogue marks launch of historic bipartite roadmap on responsible business conduct for decent work in India

Employers, workers, government institution, and enterprises discussed the way forward on operationalizing RBC for decent work building on the bipartite roadmap.