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

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

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

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

“This remarkable achievement reflects the strong partnership between India and the ILO and the decisive actions taken by the government in expanding social protection in the past few years ...

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