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Maritime Labour Convention at 20: ILO, IMO reaffirm commitment to decent w
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) marked the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengt
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MEA, EU hold state engagement program with Assam government on migration
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The CDMM project is being implemented by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The initiative supports the Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, jointly adopted by Indi
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International organisations welcome India's Labour Codes; highlight global
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prominent international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed the Government of India's announcement on November 21, 2025, to bring the four Labour Codes into effect.
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India must adapt to rapidly changing work landscape, says International La
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
India needs to closely examine global transformations in work arrangements as employment patterns continue to shift dramatically, according to Michiko Miyamoto, Director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India.
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Pakistan: ILO report flags 25 per cent gender pay gap, highlights barriers
Updated : 8 months ago IST
An ILO report finds that women in Pakistan earn 25-30% less than men despite being more educated and working in formal, permanent jobs. With only 13.5% of employees being women, Pakistan's gender pay and employment gaps are among the highest in South Asia, Dawn reported.
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Continuous employment creation underway: Bhupender Yadav
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Speaking at the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela, the Prime Minister said that India's manufacturing sector is one of its "greatest strength" and that the government has taken steps to boost employment in the private sector.
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"Youth given new opportunities through various schemes": Piyush Goyal
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday stated that the youth of the country have been given new opportunities through various schemes during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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95 cr people are benefitting from social security schemes: PM Modi hails I
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Around 94 crore citizens are now covered under at least one social protection benefit, with expectations to surpass the 100-crore mark upon verification of additional schemes.
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"Phenomenal achievement under PM Modi's leadership," says Assam CM as soci
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a 'phenomenal achievement' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, as India's social protection coverage for the poor rose from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025, according to the latest data from the International Lab
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India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% i
Updated : 9 months ago IST
India has achieved a milestone in the realm of social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. According to the latest data from the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) ILOSTAT database, India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2
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India showcases its learnings in promoting labour welfare, social justice
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by Secretary Dawra, made several interventions on key issues, showcasing India's achievements, learnings, and perspectives to advance the shared agenda of promoting labour welfare, social justice, and quality employment generation globally.
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India, ILO discuss fair wages, gig workers' welfare and decent work condit
Updated : 12 months ago IST
India and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Saturday discussed the determination and operationalisation of living wages, gig and platform workers' welfare and decent work in value chains.
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