India’s Social Security Coverage Crosses 100 Crore

Exam-focused facts from the 18 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India's social protection coverage crossed the 100 crore (1 billion) mark in 2026, as announced by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The coverage expanded from 19% of the population in 2015 to 68.4% in 2026, representing over 100 crore citizens.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) formally recognised this milestone during the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting held in Hyderabad.
Beneficiaries increased from 25 crore in 2015 to over 100 crore in 2026.