Hyderabad to host BRICS labour ministers’ meet, focus on jobs and social security
Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-07-13 15:40:00 UTC
Key Points
- Hyderabad will host the BRICS labour and employment ministers' meeting on July 15-16 under India's BRICS presidency.
- The meeting will focus on employment generation, labour welfare, social security, and workforce skilling among member countries.
- Union labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session.
- The meeting will culminate in the adoption of the BRICS labour and employment ministers' declaration.
- Representatives from ILO, International Social Security Association, UN resident coordinator's office, CII, and workers' organisations will participate.
- BRICS has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia alongside original members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- Delegates will visit Hyderabad's global capability centre ecosystem including Bosch and CII-Green Business Centre facilities on day two.