Ministry of Labour & Employment
India to host International Seminar to Deliberate on
the Challenges and Innovations in the Area of
Formalisation and Extension of Social Security for
Informal Workers
Technical seminar on 20-21 Jan 2025 in New Delhi
by Ministry of Labour & Employment in collaboration
with International Social Security Association
Technical discussions of policy makers and experts
of 40 social security organizations from more than 31
countries across Asia Pacific Regions
Presentations by World Bank, ILO, UN India & ADB
Participating key Ministries: Ministry of Finance,
Ministry of External Affairs, NITI Aayog, Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Statistics &
Programme Implementation
Participation from State/UT Governments
Insights and views of industry partners: CII, FICCI,
ASSOCHAM, and NASSCOM
Posted On: 06 JAN 2025 7:49PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with the Employees'
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and International Social Security Association (ISSA), is
organising two days Technical Seminar on the topic Formalisation and social security
coverage for workers in the informal sector: Challenges and Innovations. Venue of the event
is Yashobhoomi- India International Convention & Expo Centre, New Delhi- India.
The seminar will bring together policymakers, social security administrators, experts and practitioners of 40
social security organizations from more than 31 countries across Asia Pacific Regions. They will share
ideas, strategies and solutions for formalisation of informal workers.
Prominent international organisations like World Bank, International Labour Organization (ILO), United
Nations (India), and Asian Development Bank will also be participating and would share their insights and
perspectives.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Minister of State for
Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje and Secretary (Labour& Employment), Ms. Sumita Dawra
will grace the inaugural session of this technical seminar.
The event will feature exchange of knowledge and experience sharing through technical discussion and
sharing of countries’ best practices. The deliberations would enhance capacity of the constituents in the area
of extending social protection to informal workers. Key themes include:
Formalization & Social Security Coverage: Exploring pathways to expand coverage, with a focus on
marginalized and vulnerable groups.
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Digital Transformation: Highlighting the transformative role of technology like the e-Shram Portal in
improving social protection delivery.
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Gender Equality & Empowerment: Advancing gender-inclusive social protection systems to ensure
equal access and economic independence.
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Data Collection & Reporting: Strengthening frameworks for accurate data collection, monitoring, and
transparency.
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Key Stakeholders
The seminar will feature participation from key ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of
External Affairs, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Statistics & Programme
Implementation (MoSPI). Industry partners such as CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, and NASSCOM will also
share their views and insights. States/UT’s will also be participating in the technical seminar.
Event Highlights
Day 1 will include an inaugural session, technical discussions on formalisation, flexible pathways to social
security for vulnerable workers (difficult to cover groups), and targeted incentives for them.
Day 2 will focus on social protection delivery using digital solutions, communication strategies, gender
equality and female empowerment through enhanced social protection coverage, strengthening data collection
and reporting mechanism and medical care as social security.
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Himanshu Pathak
(Release ID: 2090698)
