12th BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy
Why in news
India is hosting the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting focuses on key labour issues like social security, women's workforce participation, and skills development.
Background
BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) that holds annual summits and ministerial meetings. India assumed the BRICS Chairship in 2026.
Key facts
The 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting is being held in Hyderabad.
The meeting is chaired by India's Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
India holds the BRICS Chairship for 2026.
Discussions focus on social security, women's participation in the workforce, skills mapping, and digital technology.
The meeting aims to enhance cooperation among BRICS nations on labour and employment issues.
Prelims pointers
- 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting
- Host: Hyderabad, India
- Chair: Mansukh Mandaviya
- India's BRICS Chairship 2026
- BRICS members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
Mains angles
- GS2: International Relations – Role of BRICS in global governance and India's leadership.
- GS2: Social Justice – Labour reforms, social security, and women's workforce participation.
- GS3: Economy – Skills development and digital technology in employment.