Archive · 14 Jun 2025
India's Social Security Progress Lauded Globally
India is making sure more people are protected by social security.
It started with only a few people covered, but now, it's growing rapidly.
They have programs that help with healthcare, old age, and financial security, especially for those who need it most.
India is using new technology to make these programs work better and reach more people.
They're aiming to help a huge number of people, which would be a big deal for the whole world.
It's all about making sure everyone in India has a secure and dignified life.
India's social security coverage significantly increased from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% by 2025.
This growth is attributed to welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat and Atal Pension Yojana.
India has become the first country to update its 2025 social security data in the ILOSTAT database.
The government aims to expand coverage to over 100 crore people, a global milestone.
Digital systems and Aadhaar-linked Direct Benefit Transfers enhance transparency and access to schemes.
- Who
- The Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the citizens of India.
- What
- India has significantly increased its social security coverage.
- When
- Between 2015 and 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure dignity and security for every citizen through various welfare schemes.
- Social Security Coverage (2015)
- 19%
- Social Security Coverage (2025)
- 64.3%
- ILO's Recognition
- Global exemplar
- Digital Initiatives
- Aadhaar-linked Direct Benefit Transfers
- Target Coverage
- Over 100 crore people