Govt to Expand Social Security Coverage Beyond 101 Crore in Five Years
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government's plan to expand social security coverage beyond the current 101 crore beneficiaries over the next five years. This signals a major policy push towards universal social security, with ongoing reforms in labour laws, pensions, healthcare, and digital service delivery.
Background
India's social security framework includes schemes like EPFO, ESIC, and PMJDY, among others. The current coverage of 101 crore people represents 68.8% of the population. The government aims to extend this further, aligning with its vision of universal social security.
Key facts
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the expansion plan.
Current social security coverage stands at 101 crore beneficiaries.
This covers 68.8% of India's population.
The expansion will happen over the next five years.
Reforms will continue in labour laws, pensions, healthcare, and digital service delivery.
Prelims pointers
- Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Labour Minister
- Social security coverage: 101 crore people (68.8% of population)
- Schemes under social security: EPFO, ESIC, PMJDY, etc.
- Target: Expand coverage beyond 101 crore in 5 years
Mains angles
- Discuss the challenges in expanding social security coverage in India.
- Critically examine the role of labour reforms in achieving universal social security.
- Evaluate the impact of digital service delivery on social security penetration.