The growing diversification of work arrangements has become a distinct feature of today’s labour markets. Over the years it has been seen that automation and digitalization have transformed several traditional forms of employment and also led to the emergence of several new forms of employment, such as the ‘platform’ economy. As the world of work continues to evolve, shaped by global trends such as digitalisation, automation and globalisation, as well as socio-demographic changes, social protection systems will need to adapt to changing contexts and demands. While some emerging work and employment arrangements may provide greater flexibility for workers and employers, they may also lead to significant gaps in social protection coverage. It is therefore necessary to strengthen and adapt a social protection system that would address the gaps and changes. A strong social protection system plays a key role in preventing poverty, reducing inequality, enhancing income security and enabling workers and their families to better navigate work and life transitions..

The programme aims at strengthening the understanding of participants on gender and labour issues.The programme would acquaint the participants with the various inequalities prevalent in the labour market and also enable them to develop an understanding about the challenges existing in the labour market.

The programme aims at developing capacity of all the stake-holders to understand the changes in the wage code and its implications on workers and businesses.

The programme aims at addressing and strengthening the understanding of Gender sensitive environment with following major objectives.

To enhance organisation building capacity of activists of saphai karmacharis unions.

To familiarize young students with various Labour Issues and their capacities to contribute in their academic and professional pursuits.

To develop an understanding of social protection and livelihood security for informal sector workers.

The programme aims at enhancing the understanding of the participants on the process of labour reforms in India. It would orient the participants to have an understanding on the key features of various labour codes.