India delivers plenary statement at 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva
On 11 June 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, MoS Shobha Karandlaje delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) of the ILO.
Summary
Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 11 June 2026. Highlighting reforms guided by 'Antyodaya', she noted that India has consolidated 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes, and spoke about social protection and digital public infrastructure. The ILC is convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which since 1919 has brought together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States and is the only tripartite UN agency.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 11 June 2026, Geneva, Switzerland
- Indian delegation
- Led by MoS Shobha Karandlaje
- Conference
- 114th International Labour Conference
- Reform cited
- 29 central labour laws consolidated into 4 Labour Codes
- Static
- ILO: since 1919; only tripartite UN agency; 187 member States
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference in June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shobha Karandlaje
MoS for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the delegation and delivered the plenary statement in Geneva.
At the 114th ILC, India highlighted the consolidation of how many central labour laws into four Labour Codes?
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Correct answer: C — 29
India consolidated 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes.
Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organization, which convened the 114th ILC in June 2026: 1. The ILO has functioned since 1919. 2. The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, bringing together governments, employers and workers. 3. The ILO has over 190 member States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the ILO. Statement 3 is wrong: the ILO has 187 member States.