India Champions Decent Work & Economic Growth at Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs
India Champions Decent Work & Economic Growth at Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs
Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Ms. Sumita Dawra today chaired SDG 8 session on the progress of Decent Work & Economic Growth at Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This was co-hosted by the NITI Aayog and UN ESCAP.
Addressing the forum, Secretary (L&E) emphasized India’s commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and improving employment opportunities for all. India’s progress in key areas was highlighted, particularly in improving employment rates, formalization of labour market, and promoting economic inclusion through digital tools. Secretary (L&E) detailed several government initiatives, including:
In addition to national efforts, Secretary highlighted progressive steps taken by India to strengthen international cooperation. As part of its G20 presidency, India is working with international organizations like ILO and OECD to develop framework for mutual recognition of skills and qualifications, thereby facilitating cross-border labour mobility. India’s collaboration with the ILO to advancing decent work practices in global supply chains was also highlighted.
In her concluding remarks, Secretary (L&E) emphasized that country’s employment scenario is set for transformative growth, aligning with its demographic potential and positioning India as a key contributor to the global workforce of the future.