Global recognition: India wins ISSA Award 2025 for social security; coverage jumps from 19% to 64% in a decade

India has earned global acclaim, becoming the fifth nation to receive the prestigious ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya accepted the honour, attributing it to Prime Minister Modi’s vision for inclusive protection. The country’s social security coverage dramatically expanded from 19% in 2015 to a projected 64.