India-ILO MoU on International Reference Classification of Occupations
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India signed an MoU with the ILO to develop an International Reference Classification of Occupations, improving comparability of occupational data, mutual recognition of skills and global employment opportunities for Indian workers.
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Government of India and ILO signed an MoU on September 16, 2025 to develop an International Reference Classification of Occupations.
The MoU was signed in Geneva by Arindam Bagchi and ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo.
The classification is intended to enhance data comparability and mutual recognition of skills.
The MoU provides for a feasibility study and pilot exercises in green, digital and care sectors.
The initiative supports skills-based migration pathways and global employment opportunities for Indian workers.
India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Labour Organization on September 16, 2025 for collaboration to develop an International Reference Classification of Occupations. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually attended the signing. The MoU was signed in Geneva by Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador and Permanent Mission of India, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director General of the ILO.
PIB states that the classification will enhance comparability of data and promote mutual recognition of skills, helping Indian workers integrate into global labour markets. The MoU also provides a framework for a feasibility study and pilot exercises in green, digital and care sectors. The initiative follows the G20 commitment under India's 2023 presidency to support well-managed, regular and skills-based migration pathways.
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Frequently asked questions
What did India and the ILO sign in September 2025?
India and the International Labour Organization signed an MoU to collaborate on developing an International Reference Classification of Occupations.
Who signed the India-ILO MoU?
The MoU was signed in Geneva by Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador and Permanent Mission of India, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director General of the ILO.
What is the aim of the International Reference Classification of Occupations?
PIB states that it will enhance comparability of occupational data and promote mutual recognition of skills.
Which sectors are covered in the pilot exercise?
The MoU provides a framework for feasibility study and pilot exercises in green, digital and care sectors.
Why does the MoU matter for Indian workers?
It is intended to help Indian workers integrate into global labour markets and expand global employment opportunities.
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