India highlights labour welfare progress at ILO meeting

India's Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra led a delegation at the ILO's 353rd Governing Body meeting in Geneva, highlighting the country's progress in labour welfare and social justice. The meeting runs from March 10 to March 20, 2025. India reported a significant increase in social protection coverage, now at 48.8%. The country emphasized its support for the upcoming UN-led Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, aimed at enhancing social development. The Indian delegation called for better global cooperation on migration and social protection for migrant workers. They also discussed future collaborations with the ILO on issues like living wages and the welfare of gig workers.