Sumita Dawra

Indian Administrative Service (1991); Author - 'Poor but spirited in Karimnagar,' & 'China behind the miracle.' Views/RTs are personal.

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

Addressing the Plenary at 112th Session of #ILC at #ILO today; on the ILO’s Report, ‘Towards a renewed social contract.’ Highlighted India’s 🇮🇳 progress, reforms & continuing work.

https://t.co/RATsnxHhqR via @YouTube

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

#AI in #India cld be a #productivity multiplier, creating new occupations, generating opportunities for start-ups, GCCs & #EnterpriseAI initiatives etc; however what is imp is how we prepare ourselves for the AI era. Read my column @Outlookindia:

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

#Policies India needs in the age of #AI: (1) Preparing the #workforce; (2) Supporting #employment-intensive sectors to scale up; (3) #Measuring/tracking AI-driven disruption in labour market; (4) strengthening a #livingwage, #socialsecurity.

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

My interaction on @CNNnews18 today on the #IndianEconomy with respect to GDP growth, inflationary projections, sectoral impact and jobs. @RBI Monetary Policy Outlook (June 2026) does well to manage the #tradeOffs in the economy and maintain #Stability.

[News18 @CNNnews18]

#BreakingNews | Provisional estimates for the financial year 2025-26 show that the GDP growth rate for India in the fourth quarter stood at 7.7%

@_pallavighosh shares more details
@SumitaDawra, @BinduDalmia and @Ajay_Bagga share their insights

@akankshaswarups | #Economy #India #GDP

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

Read my write-up on ‘Impact of AI’ under the cover story in the latest issue of @Outlookindia at link: https://t.co/p2JSmIPcBp

#AI #Jobs #Growth #Productivity #FutureOfWork #GPW #GCCs #Agriculture #Logistics #IT

[Outlook India @Outlookindia]

For three decades, India's IT sector was the golden ticket. Engineering degree. English. TCS or Infosys. Life set.

Now Oracle has laid off 12,000. TCS cut 23,460. AI is writing code, drafting contracts, and running analysis — the work that built India's middle class.

Six million IT jobs. No policy to protect them. No plan for what comes next.

Read Outlook Magazine's newest issue, Slow Death Of India's IT Sector Jobs.

#India #IT #AI #Layoffs #Automation #OutlookIndia #OutlookMagazine

[News18 @CNNnews18]

#FuelPrices | There are several priorities the government has to balance right now, employment, economic growth and rising inflation. It’s not just about the surge in oil prices, but also the depreciation of the rupee: @SumitaDawra, Former Secretary, Ministry of Labor & Employment, GoI

#Petrol #Diesel #BrassTacks | @nabilajamal_

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

2nd of the #KnowledgeSeries on #LabourCodes today! Join the interactive session on #SocialSecurity provisions under the new #LabourCodes. Coverage for all workers, including #Gig and #Platform workers, PAN-India #ESIC benefits and coverage, PF, Gratuity, employee benefits, etc

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

An insightful three days spent last week at @ndc_mod - mentoring a #StrategicGamingExercise for a @ViksitBharat for #HumanResourceDevelopment. Innovative thoughts, discussions and ideas for improving outcomes in education, health, women’s welfare and skilling for youth.

[National Defence College, New Delhi @ndc_mod]

A Strategic Gaming Exercise(SGE) was conducted at NDC from 20-22 Apr 2026. SGE was modelled for Viksit Bharat @2047 to examine strategies & identify capabilities. Former Secretaries (GoI) moderated the SGE involving role-playing & scenario planning to explore strategic outcomes.

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

#Tourism #Jobs #Investments #Economy #Logistics #Travel @AndhraPradeshCM @AndhraTourism

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

#GalleFort, SriLanka: a #UNESCO heritage site, a ‘living city’ - what a feat in #tourism! Clean beach, sunset views, lighthouse, ramparts of Fort, cafés, handicraft shops, boutiques. Local #economy,#jobs integrated with tourism,#culture,#hospitality.

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

Improve connectivity, amenities, train local guides to world class stds, facilitate private investment into hospitality, uplift local cultural heritage & integrate with #Kuchpudi & #Kalamkari tradition in Machilipatnam and the #Buddhist heritage in #Bheemulipatnam 3/3

[INOXCVA @INOXCVA]

@AIIGMAINDIA 45th SIG has been a power-packed start for INOXCVA! We are proud to be at the forefront of strengthening India–Sri Lanka trade corridors, shaping the next generation of industrial gas infrastructure.

Our leadership played a central role in strategic sessions:
Viral Joshi, AVP-LNG, INOXCVA, spoke on “Empowering Sri Lanka’s Energy Future: Scalable & Modular LNG Solutions from India”, moderated by Mr. Saket Tiku, President - AIIGMA.

Mr. Savir Julka, Global Head - Marketing, INOXCVA, moderated a critical session featuring global industry leaders.

We were honoured to welcome and engage with distinguished delegates:
* Mr. Hanif Yusoof @governorWP, Governor, Western Province, Sri Lanka & Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investments
* Ms. @SumitaDawra, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Government of India
* @DrSatyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
* Mr. Saket Tiku, President – AIIGMA
* Mr. Farooque Dadabhoy – SICGIL
* Mr. Himanshu Chawla
* Mr. Sumith Guruge

The energy in Colombo is truly inspiring. Join us at Booth No. 26 & 27 to explore how INOXCVA is scaling global trade corridors with future-ready cryogenic solutions.

Date: 7th – 10th April, 2026
Venue: Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo, Sri Lanka

#AIIGMA2026 #INOXCVA #Cryogenics #IndiaSriLankaTrade #GasInfrastructure

[AIIGMA @AIIGMAINDIA]

AIIGMA actively supporting the Government of India’s Neighbourhood Diplomacy vision 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰

At our Colombo Conference (April 07–09, Shangri-La), we will highlight the India–Sri Lanka LNG cooperation initiative, as envisaged by the leadership of both nations.

INOX India, an AIIGMA member, will present “Empowering Sri Lanka’s Energy Future: Scalable & Modular LNG Solutions from India,” showcasing India’s readiness to deliver end-to-end LNG infrastructure.

Theme: Partners in Progress: Advancing India–Sri Lanka Trade in Industrial & Medical Gases.

@PMOIndia @MEAIndia @PiyushGoyal @DPIITGoI @IndiainSL @InoxIndiaLtd @PesoNagpur

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

My write up in @FinancialExpress today: How is the #IndianEconomy impacted by the #WestAsiaCrisis and what #policy options do we have? India will have to manage the economic fallout of the Gulf turmoil across several fronts. Read on https://t.co/bMQDIclZ5P

[Financial Express @FinancialXpress]

Balancing inflation with growth a key task https://t.co/vwejc06hwD

[AIIGMA @AIIGMAINDIA]

AIIGMA participating in Government of India’s initiative of Neighbourhood Diplomacy 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰

We are pleased to host our International Conference in Colombo at Shangri-La Hotel from April 07–09, 2026, bringing together industry leaders and policymakers from India & Sri Lanka.

Honoured by the presence of:
• Mr. Hanif Yousoof, Governor, Western Province, Sri Lanka & Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investments
• Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
• Ms. Sumita Dawra, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Government of India
• Mr. Ravi Karunayake, MP & Former Minister of Finance, Sri Lanka

Strengthening regional cooperation in industrial & medical gases.

@PMOIndia @MEAIndia @PiyushGoyal @DPIITGoI @IndiainSL @SumitaDawra @SLinIndia

[AIIGMA @AIIGMAINDIA]

AIIGMA is privileged to welcome Ms. Sumita Dawra, IAS (Retd.), @SumitaDawra former Secretary to the Government of India, as Keynote Speaker at the 45th SIG, Colombo.

As Additional Secretary, DPIIT, she led India’s National Oxygen response during COVID-19, and later headed the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan as Special Secretary–Logistics.

Her address will anchor our theme:
“Partners in Progress: Advancing India–Sri Lanka Trade in Industrial & Medical Gases.”

Strengthening regional supply chains. Building resilient industrial partnerships.

@DPIITGoI @PiyushGoyal @DrSJaishankar @IndiainSL
@PMOSriLanka @Dr_Harini @WasanthaSamar1 @DoC_GoI @

#AIIGMA #IndiaSriLanka #TradeCooperation #IndustrialGases #Colombo2026

[Sumita Dawra @SumitaDawra]

Many #PolicyChallenges face India and the world in the context of the #WestAsiaCrisis - managing inflation, growth, fiscal pressures, disruption to global supply chains, etc. An interaction on @CNNnews18 today.

[News18 @CNNnews18]

#WestAsiaCrisis | How do you characterize the situation at hand for India?

It is indeed a very challenging situation. The hike in oil prices and the risk of imported inflation are tearing us apart: @SumitaDawra, Former Secretary, Ministry of Labor & Employment, GoI

#WestAsiaCrisis #OilPrices #CrudeShock #IndiaEconomy #ExciseDutyCut #TheHardFacts | @RShivshankar

[Business Standard @bsindia]

#Opinion | As the new #LabourCodes move into implementation, questions persist over working hours, overtime provisions, ESI coverage timelines, employer liability for social security and the engagement of contract labour in core activities, writes @SumitaDawra

https://t.co/1YmshXCbmS