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News India » Social: India's social protection coverage crosses 100 crore in 2026, says Labour Minister; ILO recognises milestone

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/india-s-social-protection-coverage-crosses-100-crore-in-2026-says-labour-minister-ilo-recognises-milestone/ar-AA282RXv
Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

The ILO has recognised India's social protection system as reaching 1 billion people in 2026. The acknowledgement, highlighted by Mansukh Mandaviya at the BRICS meeting, underscores the scale of the ...

News India » Social: India's social protection coverage reaches over 100 crore citizens in 2026: Labour Minister Mandaviya

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/india-s-social-protection-coverage-reaches-over-100-crore-citizens-in-2026-labour-minister-mandaviya/ar-AA281ILo
Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

India's social protection coverage has now reached over one hundred crore citizens and this expansion was acknowledged by the International Labour Organisation, said Union Labour and Employment ...

News India » Social: India-UK social security pact to save 75,000 Indian workers, 900 employers over $600 million annually

News channel or source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-uk-social-security-pact-to-save-75-000-indian-workers-900-employers-over-600-million-annually-13973854.html
Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026

Currently, Indian employees working in the UK and their employers contribute around 23 percent of salary towards the UK National Insurance System. However, temporary workers often do not qualify for ...

News India » Social: No more double social security payments? How India-UK FTA benefits 75,000 Indian workers | Explained

News channel or source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/no-more-double-social-security-payments-how-india-uk-fta-benefits-75-000-indian-workers-explained-article-13974680.html
Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026

The India-UK FTA brings a major social security relief for Indian professionals posted to the UK. Here's who qualifies and how much they stand to gain.