{"id":8473,"date":"2025-10-04T12:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T07:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=8473"},"modified":"2025-10-04T12:45:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T07:15:05","slug":"india-conferred-with-prestigious-issa-award-2025-for-outstanding-achievement-in-social-security-recognising-modi-governments-efforts-in-advancing-social-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=8473","title":{"rendered":"India Conferred with Prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for \u2018Outstanding Achievement in Social Security\u2019, recognising Modi Government\u2019s Efforts in Advancing Social Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India Conferred with Prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for \u2018Outstanding Achievement in Social Security\u2019, recognising Modi Government\u2019s Efforts in Advancing Social Protection<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\">Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Receives Award at ISSA World Social Security Forum in Malaysia<\/p>\n<p>Guided by PM Modi\u2019s vision of Antyodaya, India is advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection, says Dr. Mandaviya<\/p>\n<p>India is leveraging technology to create new income opportunities and social security net through a holistic approach &#8211; Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya<\/p>\n<p>India chosen as the 2025 recipient for expanding social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, reaching over 940 million citizens, a milestone also recognised by ILO<\/p>\n<p>ISSA lauds the Government\u2019s transformative e-Shram portal, with over 300 million unorganised sector workers registered in just four years<\/p>\n<p>India Secures Highest Vote Share in ISSA General Assembly with 30 Seats<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 03 OCT 2025 10:50AM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Union Minister for Labour &amp; Employment and Youth Affairs &amp; Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighted India\u2019s historic expansion in social security coverage from\u00a019% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, covering over\u00a0940 million\u00a0citizens, as recognised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya was addressing the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today, where\u00a0India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for \u2018Outstanding Achievement in Social Security\u2019.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image001ZIF3.jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image002T0Q5.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Further, after increase in social protection coverage, India\u2019s share in the General Assembly of ISSA has reached thirty (30) which is highest vote share for any country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1973977059925111150&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2174341&amp;sessionId=3bf0102219ca3bfb5dfdc7cdf2081a42299dd180&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1973977059925111150\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Receiving the award on behalf of the Government of India, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said, \u201cThis award is a testament to the vision of our Prime Minister,\u00a0Shri Narendra Modi, and to our guiding principle of\u00a0Antyodaya,\u00a0empowering the last person in the line, that has shaped our journey towards\u00a0inclusive and universal social protection.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image003W99D.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This\u00a0triennial award\u00a0recognizes India\u2019s exceptional progress in social protection systems globally. The award ceremony was a highlight of the WSSF, a premier global gathering of over 1,200 social security policymakers and professionals from 163 countries. Being the\u00a0fifth recipient of this award since its inception, India joins the leading countries across the globe in the field of Social Protection coverage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image004VZC0.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In his address, the Union Minister elaborated on the establishment of extensive digital public infrastructure in India for efficient last mile delivery of social security benefits, with special reference to the e-Shram portal. \u201cThe\u00a0e-Shram portal\u00a0is a National Digital Database that serves as a &#8220;One-Stop Solution&#8221; connecting\u00a0over 310 million unorganised workers\u00a0with\u00a0social welfare schemes\u00a0through a multilingual, seamless interface,\u201d he stated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image005QQQX.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Dr. Mandaviya also drew attention to the\u00a0National Career Service (NCS) portal,\u00a0which\u00a0is equipped with robust digital tools to bring job seekers and employers on a common platform. \u201cToday, NCS has an authenticated database of skilled workforce, which is easily accessible for employers worldwide, and is integrated with e-Shram. This will ensure our skilled youth can access global opportunities without losing their social security benefits,\u201d he added.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image006U0IM.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Earlier in the day, during the plenary session of World Social Security Summit, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also underlined the role of India\u2019s two leading social security organisations,\u00a0Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in providing a wide range of healthcare, insurance, pension schemes to the nation\u2019s workforce.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image007LJXP.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Speaking on the evolving role of social security in tandem with technological and labour market changes, the Minister said, \u201cWe are strengthening our social security through comprehensive policy, process, and digital reforms. India is leveraging technology to create new income opportunities and social security net through a holistic approach that combines financial access, skilling, self-employment, and digital innovation.\u201d \u201cIndia stands at the forefront &#8211; ready to shape the future and inspire the world\u2019s youth,\u201d he further emphasised.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India Conferred with Prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for \u2018Outstanding Achievement in Social Security\u2019, recognising Modi Government\u2019s Efforts in Advancing Social Protection Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Receives Award at ISSA World Social Security Forum in Malaysia Guided by PM Modi\u2019s vision of Antyodaya, India is advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection, says Dr. &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8473"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8475,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8473\/revisions\/8475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}