Challenges, prospects and opportunities of ratifying ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98 in India

The publication begins with a brief discussion of the international labour standards contained in Conventions Nos 87 and 98. It examines the extent to which the central laws in India concerning the right to organize and collective bargaining rights of workers in India are in conformity with standards spelt out in these Conventions. A discussion regarding the stand of the Government of India on the issue of ratification of the Conventions and the prospect of ratification of these Conventions in India is also presented. In conclusion, this publication takes the view that India needs to re-examine its stance of the issue of ratification of the Conventions and accord high priority for the early ratification of the Conventions.