Shruti RV

[FICCI @ficci_india]

For India to transform its population advantage into a skills advantage, greater investment in human capital is essential. This requires a shift from degrees to skills and employability, supported by significant investments in technology, AI literacy, and vocational training: Ms Michiko Miyamoto, Director, ILO DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India, at the 4th Global Industrial Relations Summit.

@ilo @ILONewDelhi

[Jairam Ramesh @Jairam_Ramesh]

Today, the Modi Government has notified the VB-GRAMG and the daily wage rate due to workers under the scheme. The injustice of the Modi Government’s new law aside, the wages due to workers are also unjustifiably low – largely at Rs. 300 per day.

In the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign, @INCIndia as part of its Shramik Nyay campaign had guaranteed a Rs. 400 national daily minimum wage to all workers – including for MGNREGA. The Expert Committee headed by Dr. Anoop Satpathy set up by the Modi Government had also recommended a national minimum wage floor at Rs 375 per day, back in 2019. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development under the Chairmanship of @saptagiriulaka has also consistently recommended higher wages for MGNREGA workers.

Given the widespread minimum wage protests in industrial hubs like Noida, and at a time when the stagnation of rural wages is widely recognized as a key constraint on our economic growth, this notification is both a snub to India’s workers and unwise economic policy.

A just minimum wage for India’s workers would adopt Dr. Satpathy’s recommendation and accommodate the increase in prices since then.

[India First Post @ifpost47]

PM Narendra Modi announces India–EU FTA talks concluded

-Deal covers 25% of global GDP & one-third of world trade
-Manufacturing, services to get major boost
-Strong signal for investors & businesses to invest in India

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

I welcome Kazakhstan's ratification of the @ILO Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970 (No. 131).

The country is taking another step forward in its commitment to the objective of ensuring that all workers receive protection against unacceptably low wages.

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Speaking at the UN@80 celebrations New Delhi.

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https://t.co/hRolVCiO1T

[Dr Mansukh Mandaviya @mansukhmandviya]

Pleased to virtually join the signing of the MoU between India & @ILO on the International Reference Classification of Occupations.

This milestone builds on the vision set forth by G20 Leaders under India’s Presidency and will strengthen global skill comparability, mutual recognition of competencies, and workforce development for a future-ready world.

Grateful to DG, ILO, Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, for his vision and commitment in driving this collaboration forward.

[ILO Bangladesh @ilobangladesh]

Participants at first inter-regional knowledge sharing forum for Asia and the Arab States on #employment - intensive infrastructure programmes agree South-South collaboration key to solving emerging global challenges such as #conflict and #climatechange 👉
https://t.co/RWzrB06KQO

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

Good to be in #India for the Regional Dialogue on #SocialJustice.

It's a key moment to look at how businesses contribute to decent work & inclusive economic growth, & reaffirm the importance of responsible business conduct, social protection & dialogue to achieve social justice.

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

Effective discussions at the #G20 Labour and Employment Ministers' meeting in 🇮🇳.

I welcome G20 countries' commitment to provide data to the extension of the coverage of the @ilo and @OECD Skills for Jobs Databases, contributing to closing skills gaps globally.

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

“Promoting and expanding women’s participation on digital labour platforms is crucial for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, by creating decent jobs and sustainable enterprises” - Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO 🇮🇳
#decentworkforall

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

“Unfortunately the most affected by the pandemic were the already marginalised workers. There’s a pressing need for the labour movement to build forward better, with OSH as a primary consideration”
- Andre Maria Helena, Director @ILOACTRAV

@ILOAsiaPacific

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

“OSH becoming a part of fundamental rights at work is an important step in ensuring social justice for all.”
- Jiang, Vice Chair and Secretariat Member, ACFTU

@ILOAsiaPacific @ILOACTRAV

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

“Over 15 years, our joint efforts have helped include workers’ basic concerns in the constitution, adopt new labour law and other legislations favouring workers” - Binod Shrestha, President, JTUCC-Nepal at the South Asia Youth OSH Camp

@ILOAsiaPacific

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

As the 🌏 of work transforms, health and safety become key concerns for #decentwork

Youth leaders discuss how they can promote safe and healthy working conditions for all workers across South Asia

@ILOACTRAV @ILOAsiaPacific

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

By ensuring safe and healthy workplaces, trade unions help advance SDGs. Occupational diseases are hidden and vulnerable workers are at higher risk.
Unions can help ensure employers know their duties to report occupational diseases and accidents.
#DecentWorkFor @ILOACTRAV

[ILO India @ILONewDelhi]

Basic principles of OSH universal. Violations need to be met with strong action to change attitudes. Unions need to be persistent and promote a culture of safety and health. Tuomo Poutiainen, Director @ilobangladesh @ILOAsiaPacific @ILOACTRAV

[Milaan @SupportMilaan]

“It's very imp to promote mobility for work with choice. The limited choices that women have is what is keeping them from exploring their potential. In the skilling program, it is important to consider what program or markets we're skilling for.” - Dr Neha Wadhawan @ilo

[Milaan @SupportMilaan]

“We raise our girls to get married and we raise our boys to have a career. We need to change the way we raise our daughters.” - Kanta Singh @unwomenindia

#GirlIconLeadershipSummit2022 #IDG2022 #CelebratingGirls

@GirlUp @MASH_Project @DailyhuntApp

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

9 May 2022 will mark the 7️⃣2️⃣nd anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.

French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented the 'Schuman Declaration' on 9 May 1950. It proposed the creation of a European Coal & Steel Community, whose members would pool coal & steel production.

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Glad to meet FM @WBHoekstra of Netherlands.

A good discussion on bilateral cooperation, including water and agriculture.

Also spoke about the challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the Ukraine conflict.