The International Labour Organization (ILO) has acknowledged this extraordinary rise over the past ten years on its ILOSTAT database. According to the ILO, social security guarantees access to healthcare and stable income in the event of old age, illness, unemployment, disability, pregnancy, work-related injuries, or the death of a breadwinner. Social insurance, welfare payments, and in-kind benefits like food and shelter security are all part of India's comprehensive system.
India has seen a historic increase in the coverage of social protection under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, according to Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. In a social media post, Dr. Mandaviya thanked Gilbert Houngbo, DG of the International Labour Organization, for recognizing and valuing India's revolutionary progress in creating a strong and inclusive social security system. According to Mr. Houngbo, India's social security coverage grew from roughly 25% in 2019 to 64% in 2025.
