India’s social security coverage doubles to 48.8%: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said, India’s social security coverage has doubled from 24.4 per cent to 48.8 per cent. Addressing the post-budget webinar on the theme ‘Investing in People’, the Minister emphasized that a nation’s greatest asset is its people. He added that ten new Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical colleges have been approved, with plans for 10 more in the pipeline. 

The Minister outlined the government’s mission to skill and empower



India’s youth, ensuring that Indian talent makes a global impact. Dr Mandaviya presented data underscoring the success of employment initiatives, revealing that 17.1 crore jobs were created between 2014-24, including 4.6 crore in the past year alone. He further highlighted the roadmap for Viksit Bharat by 2047. 

Mr. Mandaviya stated that investing in people is not just an economic decision but a social, moral, and cultural commitment toward an educated, healthy, and empowered society.