G20 2nd Employment Working Group Meeting

• The two day 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Brazilian Presidency commenced in Brasilia.
• The G20 EWG’s mandate is to address labour, employment and social issues for strong, sustainable, balanced and job-rich growth for all.
• As India is a member of the G20 Troika, represented by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Labour & Employment, India is co-chairing the 2nd EWG meeting, along with Brazil and South Africa.
• The Indian delegation also comprises Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Joint Secretary, and Mr. Rakesh Gaur, Deputy Director from the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
• The focus areas for the 2nd EWG meeting is on

(i) creating quality employment and promoting decent labor;

(ii) addressing a just transition amidst digital and energy transformations;

(iii) leveraging technologies to enhance the quality of life for all;

(iv) the emphasis on gender equity and promoting diversity in the world of employment for inclusivity, driving innovation and growth.