India hosting ILO-sponsored global meet to promote social justice. Two-day regional dialogue on social justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice. Observance of the 74th Foundation Day of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) India is a founding member of the ILO and a key member in the Coordinating Group of the Global coalition. The outcomes of the dialogue are expected to inform future strategies for universal social protection and fostering responsible business ecosystems. The ILO aims to bring global, regional and national actors together for policy and action coherence towards advancing social justice and inclusive growth. The Global Coalition was launched in November 2023 and has been joined by 336 partners, including 90 governments, within a short span. The event will also feature the honouring of key contributors to the ESIC’s mission of transforming \”social security to social justice\”, kick-start of the \”ESIC Special Services Fortnight\”, and the launch of ESIC publications detailing its achievements. The inaugural session will also include the unveiling of key initiatives such as the e-Shram mobile application, and publications such as a position paper on transforming India’s Social Protection Landscape through Data Pooling, Learnings and Reflections from the ISSA-ESIC International Seminar organised by India in January 2025.
