Plug social protection gaps in developing countries to prevent future crises: ILO

May 15, 2020

Geneva [Switzerland], May 15 : The COVID-19 crisis has exposed devastating gaps in social protection coverage in developing countries and recovery will only be...

Ministry of Labour & Employment launches India's social protection data drive

Mar 25, 2025

India's social protection coverage increased from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024, according to the ILO's World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-26. This...

ILO recognises India's progress in social protection coverage under Modi Government

Jun 11, 2025

According to the ILO's dashboard, over 94 crore people, or 64.3% of India's population, are now covered under at least one social protection benefit....

Ministry of Labour & Employment kick-starts India's social protection data pooling exercise

Mar 25, 2025

The Ministry of Labour & Employment is actively collaborating with State Governments and ILO for a national social protection data pooling exercise to obtain...

India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025: ILOSTAT database

Jun 11, 2025

India has achieved a milestone in the realm of social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. According to the latest...

Social security coverage rises to 64 % from 19% in 2014; India now second-largest provider globally: Mansukh Mandaviya

Dec 03, 2025

India has expanded social security coverage from 19 per cent in 2014 to 64 per cent at present and now stands as the world's...