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

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

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

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

“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,” M ...

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

Speaking at the ‘Regional Dialogue on Social Justice’ in New Delhi, Houngbo described this as a “remarkable achievement”, crediting India’s strong partnership with the ILO and the ...

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra led the Indian delegation to the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva. The Indian ...