2021

1. 

   National tripartite conference on the global call to action for a human centred recovery from COVID-19, in the context of India, jointly with the Ministry of Labour and Employment

   10 December 2021

   The conference is envisaged to foster convergence and tripartite action contributing to the implementation of the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work and SDGs in India.

2. 

   COP26 agreements on Just Transition – What implications for Asia and the Pacific? A discussion panel

   1 December 2021

   This special session of the Asia Pacific Green Jobs Network meeting will discuss the implications of the negotiations and events of COP26 on the Asia Pacific region. It will specifically focus on Just Transition, coal phase out, and the 04.11.2021 Declaration on Supporting The Conditions For A Just Transition Internationally: Green growth, decent work, and economic prosperity in the transition to net zero.

3. Launch of the Regional Learning and Action Platform - A Knowledge Hub on Labour Migration in South Asia

   24 November 2021

   Governance of Labour Migration in South and South-East Asia (GOALS) programme is launching the SOUTH ASIA CENTRE FOR LABOUR MOBILITY AND MIGRANTS (SALAM) - A knowledge hub supported by ILO, IOM and UN Women in collaboration with RMMRU, Bangladesh; CESLAM, Nepal; SDPI, Pakistan; IPS, Sri Lanka, and IIPS, India.

4. Seminar on Social Security Agreements between India and EU Member States

   22 November 2021

   Hybrid Seminar to share the findings of the study on “Social Security Agreements between India and EU Member States” in the presence of the representatives from the EU, EU Member States and Ministry of External Affairs, GOI as well as companies that use the social security system.

5. National Launch of the Pre-Departure Handbook for Indians going to the European Union

   11 November 2021

   The ILO, under the EU-India CDMM project developed a handbook titled Pre-departure information for Indians going to the European Union. This handbook was launched nationally by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and the European Union, via a hybrid meeting.

6. Towards a sustainable and resilient natural stone industry in Rajasthan

   29 September 2021

   The ILO is jointly organizing with the Government of Rajasthan, India, the virtual meeting “Promoting a sustainable and resilient natural stone industry in Rajasthan: Unveiling the Rajasthan Natural Stone Strategy 2021-2025”.

7. Virtual Consultation- 'Roundtable Discussion on Allied Health Professionals Mobility India-UK'

   17 August 2021

   The ILO jointly with Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of External Affairs and its think-tank the India Centre for Migration, Government of India are organizing a virtual consultation on the mobility of allied health professionals with key stakeholders in UK.

8. Safety + Health for all for the plantation workers in the tea sector in Assam

   23 July 2021

   A virtual consultation is organized with the employers organizations, associations of the centre, region and state and small holdings in the state of Assam.

9. Asia and Pacific: Regional launch event of the International Journal of Labour Research

   16 July 2021

   The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) organized a high-level regional launch of the International Journal of Labour Research on 16th July2021. “COVID-19 and Recovery: The Role of Trade Unions in Building Forward Better” is launched during a panel discussions which bring together authors, researchers , academics, ILO representatives and leaders from trade union in Asia and Pacific.

10. Launch of the ILO/SCOPE Study on the Impact of WfH on Women Executives and Managers in PSEs in India

    14 July 2021

    ILO/SCOPE joint study focused on ‘Impact of WfH on Women Executives and Managers in PSEs in India’ is being launched virtually in presence of Ministry of Labour and Employment of Government of India.