New estimates by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) put India’s total social-security coverage at 48.8%, compared to 24% earlier.

India's present social protection coverage is still an "underestimation," as it does not account for in-kind benefits such as ...

and the expansion of social security schemes that now protect millions of workers and vulnerable populations. During the meeting, ILO’s Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection ...

The Flagship Programme is dedicated to helping countries extend social protection coverage while improving the adequacy and ...

India's social protection coverage rose from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024, according to the ILO's World Social Protection ...

Union Labour Ministry and ILO data shows 65% of India's population covered by social protection benefits, with 48.8% receiving cash benefits.

In a move that could help seal the long-pending totalisation agreement with the US, the government is carrying out a national ...

India Expands Social Protection Coverage with ILO Data-Pooling Initiative - India has taken large leaps in broadening its ...

India's social protection coverage underestimated at 48.8%, Ministry of Labour says, includes in-kind benefits, state schemes.