The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with India’s Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), has launched a capacity-building initiative to strengthen social security governance, service delivery, and financial sustainability in India.
The programme, held in New Delhi from 16 to 19 June 2026, brought together senior ESIC officials, medical administrators, finance professionals, actuarial experts, and institutional leaders to exchange knowledge and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
The initiative supports India’s broader social protection reforms by improving institutional capacity, enhancing governance practices, and promoting more effective and sustainable social insurance systems.
A dedicated executive programme focused on governance and management helped ESIC officials explore ways to improve operational efficiency, strengthen service delivery, and use digital transformation to better support insured workers and employers.
The training also highlighted the importance of actuarial practices in building resilient social security systems. Experts discussed how data-driven approaches and financial planning can help institutions respond to demographic changes, evolving labour markets, and increasing demand for quality services.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and policy discussions, ESIC officials strengthened their understanding of how actuarial evidence can support long-term decision-making and improve the sustainability of social protection programmes.
The collaboration reflects the ILO’s continued commitment to supporting inclusive and effective social security systems in India. The partnership focuses on institutional strengthening, digital service delivery, citizen-centred approaches, and expanding access to social protection.
The programme was organized under the ILO-supported “Promoting and Building Social Protection in South Asia” project, funded by the Government of Japan, which aims to promote sustainable, inclusive, and gender-responsive social protection systems in India and Sri Lanka.
