First G20 Employment Working Group meeting under the chairmanship of India concludes

 

Solutions to current labor and employment challenges must be inclusive, sustainable and equitable for all

New Delhi: The first meeting of the G-20 Employment Working Group concluded in Jodhpur on Saturday, with member countries showing interest and commitment to work constructively towards the objective of three priority areas - addressing the global skills gap, The safeguarding and sustainable funding of social security as determined by the gig and platform economy and the social Indian presidency.

The three-day meeting of the Employment Working Group (EWG) on February 2-4, under the leadership of the Ministry of Labor and Employment, had a mandate to address the priorities of labour, employment and social issues for strong, sustainable, balanced and sustainable jobs. Prosperous development for all.

The Employment Working Group meetings began on Thursday with a special event that included a panel discussion on 'Exploring Strategies for Global Skills and Qualifications Harmonization and Developing a Framework for Common Skill Taponomies'.

Warmly welcoming all the delegates and appreciating them for their dedication to the G20 Employment Working Group in Jodhpur, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the inaugural session on the second day called upon the members of the international community to make efforts . Together to make meaningful progress in creating more opportunities for decent work and inclusive growth for all people.

The minister said, "The theme of India's G20 Presidency: "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," or "One Earth, One Family, One Future" is especially appropriate as we come together to discuss the interconnectedness of our economies and our peoples. Are."

He said it serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the importance of working together to build a better future for all. "It also underscores that solutions to the labor and employment challenges we face today must be inclusive, sustainable and equitable for all."

The third day of the meeting began with the opening remarks of the G20 EWG President and Secretary, Ministry of Labor and Employment.

The issue of 'Sustainable Financing of Social Security' was discussed during the day's sessions.