social security in India

Social security net grows, but gaps remain

India has expanded its social security net to cover 950 million people, but policy execution and urban inclusion remain weak links. #socialsecurity Read more »
India needs a vibrant social security system.

Budget 2025-26: The blueprint for a resilient social security framework

As India prepares Union Budget 2025-26, the focus must shift from populism to building an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable social security net for all citizens. #Budget2025 #socialsecurity Read more »
Indian middle class

Social security in India: The fragile shield faces growing economic challenges

The decline in the coverage of social security in India reflects a deterioration in job quality and a reduction in jobs offering benefits. #socialsecurity Read more »
Budget 2023, subsidies

ESIC to park surplus funds in stock market via ETFs

The ESIC will invest 5% of its surplus funds in stocks in the beginning and will increase to 15%, based on the review of the investment after two quarters. Read more »
Ageing Indian society

Ageing India must build a foolproof social security net

Ageing India will a need strong social security net, knitted around better healthcare facilities and welfare schemes for the future. Read more »
labour codes violate workers rights

Labour Codes: Imposing a new form of slavery on India’s working class

Definitions of workmen, employee, wages and allowances are used interchangeably in a manipulative way in labour codes to deprive a large section of workers of their legal rights. Read more »