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 equipping the participants with growing urbanization, migration of poor families from rural to urban areas is resulting in increasing labour force participation of unskilled women workers.

The programme aims at equipping the participants with the context of recent Labour reforms and labour codes.

The course aims at capacity building of the industry, Public sector undertakings and officials from the labour department on issues pertaining to occupational safety and health. It also aims to enhance the understanding on the legal provisions and policies available at the country for working towards effective implementation of OSH policies at the workplace.

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

The programme aims at equipping the participants with a broad understanding of the key features of the ILO convention 102 and Code on Social Security, 2020.

The programme aims at sharing information and good experiences on policies and practices for protecting the rights of the gig and platform workers and their social security.

The challenge of employment, especially of productive employment in the formal segments of the economy, remains formidable. Employment depends both on demand for labour and supply of it. Creation of employment opportunities Is not satisfactory despite experiencing satisfactory growth rate. The Newly industrializing economies or the so called East Asian Tigers have left many impressive and innovative experiences for us. We need to understand their policies carefully to find better solutions for our employment challenges. The programme aims at what can we learn from them and how could we go about it.