The Institute for Human Development jointly with International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) organised a Virtual Conference on "Implications of the Covid-19 Crisis for Labour and Employment in India: Impact, Strategies and Perspectives" on 8-9 June 2020. A number of distinguished scholars and public personalities discussed the Implications of the Covid-19 crisis for work and employment around three broad themes; Impact of Covid-19; Strategies to deal with the Impact and Perspectives for the future in four Web panel discussions.Video Links to the conference highlights are given below.

Panel 1: Impact and Strategies: India’s Responses and Trajectories

Panel 2: Impact and Strategies: Sectors and Groups

Panel 3: International Experiences in Employment, Social Protection and Economic Strategy

Panel 4: Perspectives: Emerging Employment Scenario and the Future of Work in India



Conference Highlights

Highlights of Virtual Conference


Highlights of ISLE Member's Survey


Highlights of Panel 1 'Impact and Strategies: India’s Responses and Trajectories'

Highlights of Panel 2 'Impact and Strategies: Sectors and Groups'

Highlights of Panel 3 'International Experiences in Employment, Social Protection & Economic Strategy'

Highlights of Panel 4 'Perspectives: Emerging Employment Scenario and the Future of Work in India'