MoS Shobha Karandlaje Addresses Plenary Session at 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva; Highlights India’s Labour Reforms, Social Protection and Digital Public Infrastructure

• Union MoS (Labour & Employment; MSME) Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian tripartite delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), Geneva (1–12 June 2026) and delivered the country's plenary address on 11 June 2026.
• The address showcased India's four Labour Codes, expansion of social security coverage, the eShram unorganised-workers' database, and use of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for welfare delivery, framed by the principle of 'Antyodaya'.
• Examinable on three axes: (i) International institution (ILO/ILC), (ii) Labour law reform (codes), and (iii) DPI-driven social protection — straddling GS-II and GS-III.