**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, led the Indian delegation to the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. On June 11, 2026, the Minister participated in the Coordination Group Meeting of the Global Coalition for Social Justice (GCSJ) to reaffirm India's commitment to social justice. The meeting focused on strengthening multilateral cooperation and advancing the next phase of the Coalition’s work.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Indian Delegation Leadership:** Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, represented India at the 114th ILC in Geneva, Switzerland.
* **Global Coalition for Social Justice (GCSJ) Overview:**
* Established in 2023 by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
* Serves as a multi-stakeholder platform to enhance coherence, coordination, and efficiency across the multilateral system.
* Aims to transform political commitments regarding social justice into concrete actions.
* **Diplomatic Engagement:** The Minister met with the Director-General of the ILO and Labour Ministers from Bangladesh, Moldova, Brazil, Switzerland, and the Vice Minister of Belgium.
* **India’s Strategic Commitment:** India reaffirmed its intent to work with the ILO, other governments, and employers’ and workers’ organizations to advance Coalition objectives.
* **Future Focus Areas:** India aims to contribute to the next phase of the Coalition by:
* Promoting inclusive growth.
* Strengthening social protection systems.
* Supporting responsible business practices.
* Fostering international cooperation for equitable and resilient labour markets.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Government (Ministry of Labour & Employment)**
**Impact:** Reaffirms India’s role as a proactive leader in global labour discourse and aligns national leadership goals with international social justice frameworks.
**Action Required:** Continue active participation in the GCSJ and collaborate with international partners to implement the Coalition’s objectives.
**International Labour Organization (ILO)**
**Impact:** Receives high-level political support and reaffirmed commitment from a key member state to advance its 2023 social justice initiative.
**Action Required:** Coordinate with the Indian delegation and other stakeholders to transition the Coalition’s work into its next phase of implementation.
**Employers’ and Workers’ Organizations**
**Impact:** These groups are identified as key stakeholders in advancing the Coalition's goals of equitable labour markets and social protection.
**Action Required:** Work closely with the Indian government and the ILO to promote responsible business practices and resilient labour systems.
Key Entities Referenced
Global Coalition for Social Justice (GCSJ): A multi-stakeholder platform established by the ILO in 2023 to strengthen multilateral cooperation and turn political commitments into concrete action.
114th International Labour Conference (ILC): The specific international gathering in Geneva where the Coordination Group Meeting of the Global Coalition for Social Justice was held.
International Labour Organization (ILO): The United Nations agency responsible for establishing the Global Coalition for Social Justice and organizing the International Labour Conference.
Shobha Karandlaje: Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment who led the Indian delegation and reaffirmed India's commitment to social protection and inclusive growth.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Global Coalition for Social Justice Coordination
Group Meeting on the sidelines of the 114th
International Labour Conference, Geneva
प्रव तथ: 12 JUN 2026 1:07PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises,
Government of India, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, is leading the Indian delegation to the 114th International
Labour Conference (ILC) being held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Delighted to be at the Global Coalition for Social Justice Coordinating Group
reception today alongside DG @ILO, Labour Ministers of Bangladesh, Moldova,
Brazil, Switzerland, Vice Minister of Belgium & other distinguished partners.
Under PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s leadership,… pic.twitter.com/89L38r9jsD
— Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) June 11, 2026
On 11th June 2026, the MoS participated in the Coordination Group Meeting of the Global Coalition for
Social Justice (GCSJ) held on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva,
Switzerland.
The Global Coalition for Social Justice, established in 2023 by the International Labour Organization
(ILO), is a multi-stakeholder platform designed to strengthen multilateral cooperation and turn political
commitments into concrete action. By bringing together a wide range of partners, the Coalition plays a
key role in enhancing coherence, coordination, and efficiency across the multilateral system.During this meeting, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje met the Director General, ILO, Labour Ministers of
Bangladesh, Moldova, Brazil, Switzerland, Vice Minister of Belgium & other distinguished partners.
India also reaffirmed the country’s commitment to working closely with the ILO, governments,
employers’ and workers’ organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the objectives of the Coalition.
India looks forward to contributing actively to the next phase of the Coalition’s work by promoting
inclusive growth, strengthening social protection systems, supporting responsible business practices and
fostering international cooperation for equitable and resilient labour markets.
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