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provided 10.33 to surpass 100 crore soon.
crore LPG The increase in Social
c o n ne c t i o n s , Protection Coverage will
improving health strengthen India’s global
and reducing
engagements, particularly
indoor pollution.
in finalising Social Security
3. Health and Food Security
Agreements (SSAs) with
y Ayushman Bharat: As of June,
developed nations. These
2025, 41.29 crore health cards
agreements will ensure the
issued, offering ₹5 lakh/year
portability of social protection
hospitalisation cover.
benefits for Indian professionals
y PM Garib Kalyan Anna
working overseas, while
Yojana: As of December
offering partner countries the
2024, it has reached 80.67
transparency required for mutual
crore people, providing them
with free food grains. recognition frameworks. This will
4. Marginalised Communities further bolster India's position
y ADIP Scheme: Assisted 31.16 in trade and labour mobility
lakh persons with disabilities negotiations by showcasing
through aids and camps. a credible and robust social
y SMILE Scheme: Shelter homes protection regime.
("Garima Greh") Conclusion
and livelihood India’s journey from 19% to
support for
64.3% coverage in a decade
transgender
showcases the power of policy,
individuals.
technology, and political will.
Global Recognition and
By prioritising the vulnerable—
Future Goals
informal workers, women, and
India’s data-driven
marginalised groups—the nation
approach, including Aadhaar-
has built a resilient safety net.
linked welfare tracking, has set
As schemes expand further,
a global benchmark. The ILO’s
ILOSTAT database now features India moves closer to its vision
India’s 2025 social protection of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’
data, a first for any nation. (Together for All, Development
With Phase II of data pooling for All), ensuring no one is left
underway, coverage is expected behind.

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