India, Brazil to Boost Digital Labour Platforms, Skills and Social Security

India and Brazil have agreed to expand cooperation in the labour and employment sector, reaffirming their Strategic Partnership during the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad, as per an ANI news report. 

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Union Minister for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje and Brazil's Vice Minister of Labour and Employment, Francisco Macena da Silva, where they discussed skills development, digital employment services, social protection and women's workforce participation. 

Digital Labour Initiatives 

During the discussions, India showcased its Digital Public Infrastructure for the labour sector, highlighting the National Career Service (NCS) Portal and the e-Shram Portal. 

The government said the e-Shram Portal, described as the world's largest database of informal sector workers, has registered more than 315 million workers and connects them with benefits available under various government schemes.  

Brazil appreciated the initiative and expressed interest in technical-level cooperation to understand India's digital model. 

Labour Reforms and BRICS CONNECT 

During the discussions, India highlighted progress on the International Reference Classification of Occupations (IRCO) study and outlined its labour reforms, which have streamlined 29 labour laws into four Labour Codes. Officials said social protection coverage has risen from 64.3% in 2025 to around 68%.  

The 2 countries also agreed to strengthen BRICS CONNECT (BRICS Cooperation Network for Capacity Building, Employability, and New Skills and Technologies) by promoting knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives. 

Ministerial Discussions 

As part of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandviya chaired the Labour and Employment Ministers' Session, which was attended by Labour Ministers and delegates from all BRICS member countries.  

The discussions centred on the future of work and the evolving challenges facing global labour markets. The ministers also adopted the Labour and Employment Ministers' Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to building resilient, inclusive and future-ready labour markets. 

Areas of Consensus 

The declaration outlines a shared commitment to strengthen social security and formalisation, improve women's participation in the workforce, enhance employability through skills development, and promote the use of digital technologies for all workers, including those in the gig and platform economy. 

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Conclusion 

The meeting concluded with India and Brazil agreeing to expand bilateral cooperation in labour and employment while BRICS member countries endorsed a common framework covering workforce development, social protection and digital transformation in the labour market. 

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