SUTRA 2.0 - The Sustainable Trade Summit 2024

About the event

On the 17th and 18th of October, IDH India will host SUTRA 2024, a summit centred around the theme of accelerating responsible sourcing in Indian markets. 

As part of this event, the WageIndicator Foundation will participate in a panel discussion on Living Wages in India. This session will delve into the need of Living Wages commitment in the agriculture and allied
sector in India that employs nearly 45% of the workforce. The key objectives of the session are:

• The need and rationale to replace Minimum Wages with Living Wages standards in India by 2025
• Analyzing the impact of Living Wages on the corporate sustainability commitments: Examine how the adoption of living wages would impact the corporate sector responsible sourcing commitments, particularly in the context of the agriculture and
  food sector
• How the Living Wages adoption would ensure fair wages for the seasonal and migrant workers in the agriculture sector
• Policy and Practical Recommendations: Generate actionable insights and recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and other stakeholders to effectively implement the Living wages framework by 2025

Moderator

• Jagjeet Singh Kandal: Country Director, IDH India

Panelists

• Deepika Rao: Executive Director, Cividep India
• Ranjit Prakash: National Coordinator, International Labour Organisation (ILO) India
• Shantanu Kishwar: Lead, Partnerships and Communications, WageIndicator Foundation

Date and Time

Friday, 18th October, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM