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India’s Social Security Coverage Surges to 64.3% in 2025

  • 13 Jun 2025

On 12th June 2025, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) recognised India’s major leap in social security coverage, which grew from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025 — a 45 percentage point increase over the decade.

Key Points

  • Global Recognition: ILO’s ILOSTAT dashboard confirms that over 94 crore Indians are now covered by at least one social protection benefit, placing India second globally in terms of beneficiary count.
  • Government Credit: ILO Director General praised India’s welfare schemes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them focused and impactful for the poor and labour class.
  • Policy Success: Labour Minister attributed the success to sustained pro-poor initiatives and a rights-based approach in building an inclusive social protection system.
  • Fastest Expansion: The 2025 figures mark the world’s fastest growth in social protection coverage, reflecting India’s commitment to “leave no one behind.”