Livelihoods of over 55 million domestic workers at risk due to Covid-19: ILO

Jun 17, 2020

Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 : Nearly three-quarters of domestic workers around the world -- more than 55 million people -- are at significant risk...

Employees' Enrolment Scheme-2025 launched to expand social security coverage for employees

Nov 02, 2025

Employees' Enrolment Scheme - 2025 was launched by Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports at the 73rd Foundation Day...

ESIC payroll data highlights 15.92 lakh new workers enrolled in November 2023

Jan 16, 2024

The provisional payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reflects the significant strides in extending social security coverage to a broader spectrum...

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...

Western media slammed over 'lack of coverage' of human rights violations in Afghanistan

Aug 09, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 9 : Sharing a video of the recent killing of a child, the western media has come under severe criticism over...