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India has made significant strides in expanding its social protection coverage, increasing from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% by 2025, according to the International Labour Organization. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has implemented various schemes such as the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, Employees’ Pension Scheme, and Employees’ Deposit
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The Government of India has enacted four significant labour codes, effectively streamlining 29 existing labour laws, to modernize the country's labour regulations and enhance workers' welfare. In parallel, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana was launched with a hefty ₹99,446 crore package aimed at generating
Labour Codes
Prominent international organisations, including the ILO and ISSA, have welcomed India's implementation of four Labour Codes, recognizing them as significant reforms for social protection and minimum wage enhancement. These codes are seen as a step towards inclusive growth and strengthening global social security systems, with a commitment to
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing that India's workforce has been central to policy, planning, and progress over the past 11 years, resulting in significant improvements in employment generation and social protection coverage. Source: Original Link
Labour Welfare
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has implemented various welfare schemes benefiting over 50 lakh unorganised workers in India, particularly in the Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors. These initiatives provide social protection, health services, education assistance, and housing support, aiming to improve the quality of life for workers in underserved
Employment
Union Minister of Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted India's significant achievements in employment and social protection during the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva. The unemployment rate has dropped from 6% in 2017 to 3.2% in 2024, with over 7.5 crore jobs created in
Social Protection
The Modi government has achieved a significant increase in social protection coverage in India, rising from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, as recognized by the ILO. This marks the fastest expansion globally, with over 94 crore citizens now covered. The government’s pro-poor policies and the Social
Waste Pickers
On World Environment Day 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) launched the Waste Picker Enumeration App under the NAMASTE Scheme, aiming to profile 2.5 lakh waste pickers. This initiative seeks to provide formal identity, social protection, and skill development for waste pickers, recognizing their vital role