India's social protection covers about 101 crore people (over 68%), as highlighted by ILO
On 31 July 2026 Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems now cover about 101 crore people, over 68% of the population, a figure highlighted by the ILO.
Summary
Speaking at the 4th Global Industrial Relations Summit in New Delhi, Union Labour & Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems cover about 101 crore people, or over 68% of the population. He said the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted this at the BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad the previous week. The summit was organised by the All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE) with FICCI and the ILO.
Key facts
- Coverage
- About 101 crore people (over 68% of population)
- Recognised by
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Where highlighted
- BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting, Hyderabad
- Event
- 4th Global Industrial Relations Summit, New Delhi
- Organisers
- AIOE with FICCI and ILO
- Minister
- Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As per the Labour Minister in July 2026, about how many people in India are covered by social protection systems, as highlighted by the ILO?
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Correct answer: C — 101 crore
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems cover about 101 crore people, over 68% of the population.
The ILO highlighted India's social protection coverage of over one billion people at which meeting held in Hyderabad in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting
The figure was highlighted by the ILO at the BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad.