India Wins ISSA Social Security Award

On 3rd October, 2025, India was honoured with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security at the ISSA World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Union Minister for Labour and Employment received the award and stated that it reflects Prime Minister unwavering commitment to ensuring social welfare for all citizens.
Highlighting the success of the e-Shram portal, the minister noted that India has achieved the fastest expansion of social security coverage in the world, increasing from 19 percent in 2015 to 64.3 percent in 2025.
Currently, more than 940 million citizens in India are covered under social security schemes, marking a historic milestone in social protection.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment stated that the ISSA has recognized India’s transformative e-Shram portal initiative, which has successfully registered over 300 million unorganized sector workers within just four years.
The award signifies global recognition of India’s exceptional progress in designing and implementing effective social protection systems that serve millions efficiently.