Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, where she held a series of bilateral meetings focused on labour cooperation, skill development and workforce mobility.
India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic growth, social dialogue and worker welfare at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, with Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje leading the country’s delegation.
During the conference on June 9, Karandlaje participated in discussions and held several high-level bilateral meetings with labour ministers from multiple countries to strengthen cooperation in employment, skills development and labour governance.
One of the key meetings was held with Nepal’s Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment, Ramjee Yadav. The two sides discussed collaboration in skill development, labour mobility and digital technology for workforce management. Nepal also expressed appreciation for India’s progress in developing digital public infrastructure and explored opportunities for deeper cooperation in labour-related initiatives.
Karandlaje also met Teresa Rodrigues Dias, Angola’s Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security. Discussions focused on labour administration, social protection, vocational training and workforce planning. India offered technical assistance and capacity-building support to Angola in areas such as digital governance platforms, worker registration systems and employment services.
In a separate meeting with Mauritius Labour Minister Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, both sides reviewed longstanding bilateral relations and discussed expanding cooperation in labour and employment. Mauritius acknowledged India’s advancements in digital public infrastructure, while India reiterated its willingness to share expertise and provide continued technical support in developing digital public services.
Beyond these bilateral engagements, Karandlaje interacted with labour ministers from France, the United Kingdom, South Korea, the United States and Canada. Discussions covered legal migration pathways for skilled workers, mutual recognition of professional skills and demand-driven workforce development strategies.
The meetings highlighted India’s growing engagement in international labour policy and its efforts to promote collaboration on workforce development, social security and digital transformation in employment services.
Source: This article is based on a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release issued by the Ministry of Labour & Employment
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