Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), labour wing of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) urged countries to ensure that artificial intelligence complements workers rather than replaces them, while highlighting India’s social security coverage and protections for gig workers at the International Labour Conference. Speaking at the 114th international labour conference in Geneva on Tuesday (June 9), BMS delegate Bojji Surendran claimed India had received international recognition for achieving 64% social security coverage for its workforce, describing it as the highest in the world. He said the award was conferred by the International Social Security Association at the World Social Security Summit in Kuala Lumpur. “At a time when global unemployment is projected to remain stable at 4.9%, the persistence of global job gaps affecting more than 400 million people serves as a stark reminder that employment alone is not enough,” the transcript of his speech shared by the organisation stated. He urged that governments and international institutions must focus on decent work that provides fair wages, social protection, occupational safety, and opportunities for skills development. He also expressed concern over …