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

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

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India has made significant strides in enhancing its social protection coverage through a comprehensive data-pooling exerci ...

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

Over 200 crore records were processed to identify unique beneficiaries by utilising encrypted Aadhaar across 34 major Central ...

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

India came out strongly in favour of advancing labour welfare, quality employment and social justice worldwide at a meeting o ...

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

India processes over 200 crore records using Aadhaar to identify beneficiaries for 34 government schemes. This marks Phase-1 ...

India, led by Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra, participated in the 353rd ILO Governing Body meeting in Geneva, advocating for ...