India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting was held successfully in Hyderabad under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting brought together Labour and Employment Ministers, Heads of Delegation from BRICS countries, representatives of employers' and workers' organisations, and knowledge partners to deliberate on key labour, employment and social security issues shaping the future of work.
The Meeting was followed by bilateral meetings undertaken by the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya with counterparts from Indonesia, Iran, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
The leaders deliberated on harnessing digital solutions to make labour markets more inclusive and efficient. India highlighted India's e-Shram and National Career Service (NCS) portals as pioneering DPIs driving social protection, employment services and international labour mobility.Discussions also focused on strengthening south-south cooperation through BRICS CONNECT to foster collaboration in skilling, workforce planning and digital innovation.
Overall, the bilateral meetings and engagements further emphasised the broad support for BRICS CONNECT as a platform for advancing practical cooperation, exchange of best practices, and the development of inclusive, resilient, and future-ready labour markets
In the bilateral meetings held by Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, the following points emerged-
The successful adoption of the Declaration and the launch of BRICS Connect mark a significant step forward in strengthening BRICS cooperation in the field of labour and employment. The Meeting concluded with a shared resolve to continue working collectively toward a world of work that promotes social justice, decent employment, innovation, resilience, and inclusive development for all.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
