India's social security coverage rises to 64.3%

Why in News?

• According to the latest ILOSTAT 2025 data from the International Labour Organization (ILO), India's social security coverage is set to increase from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025.
• This represents an increase of 45 percentage points over the last decade.

Key Points:

• Over 94 crore Indian citizens are now covered under at least one social security benefit.
• The International Labour Organization (ILO) published this historic progress on the ILOSTAT dashboard.
• India now ranks second in the world in terms of number of beneficiaries, positioning it as a global example.
• ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo praised India's effort.
• This discussion took place during the International Labor Conference held in Geneva.

Social Security:

• Social security is a mechanism that provides protection and assistance to citizens in situations such as health, livelihood, old age, unemployment and disaster.
• It is extremely important for social justice and inclusion.

Schemes that contributed:

• E-Shram Portal
• Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
• Ayushman Bharat Yojana
• Ujjwala Yojana
• Atal Pension Yojana
• Expansion of EPFO ​​and ESIC

International Labor Organization (ILO)

• The International Labor Organization (ILO) is a specialized United Nations agency that works to set labor standards, promote workers' rights, and ensure social justice and fair working conditions.
• Establishment: Year 1919, under the Treaty of Versailles
• In the year 1946, ILO became the first specialized agency of the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland