India’s social protection covers over 1 billion people: Mansukh Mandaviya

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-07-14 13:30:27 UTC

Key Points

• Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 15th BRICS Trade Union Forum Summit 2026 in Hyderabad.
• India's BRICS Presidency theme emphasizes resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability for workers.
• India's social protection coverage has surpassed one billion citizens, rising from 19% in 2015 to over 64% in 2025.
• Approximately 170 million employment opportunities were created in India over the last decade.
• The Four Labour Codes have consolidated 29 laws to strengthen workers' rights and simplify compliance.
• BRICS nations represent nearly half of humanity, with identified scope for cooperation in social security and AI governance.
• The summit will deliberate on social security, human-centric technology, skill development, and women in the workforce.