I.L.O. has so far adopted 190 conventions and 206 recommendations. India has ratified 47 conventions (including 4 fundamental and 2 governance conventions) and one protocol. 37 of these conventions are operative today, and some have either been denounced or abrogated. Conventions have been made about things like working hours, working conditions, minimum age, social security, wages, unemployment, night work for women and children, maternity protection, old age, sickness, and survivors insurance, labor inspection, medical examination, employment policy, tripartite consultations, equality of opportunity, etc. All these areas have special relevance in India.

Considers legislation to endorse increase in ILO governing body membership.