India wins ISSA Award 2025:
India wins ISSA Award 2025 for expanding social security coverage from 19% (2015) to 64.3%, benefiting over 940 million citizens. At the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted India’s remarkable journey in expanding social security coverage. He stated that over the last decade, India’s coverage rose from 19 percent in 2015 to 64.3 percent in 2025, reaching over 940 million citizens an achievement officially recognised by the International Labour Organization (ILO). In recognition of this transformation, India was awarded the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for “Outstanding Achievement in Social Security.” The award was presented at the forum attended by more than 1,200 policymakers and professionals from 163 countries.
