The World Social Protection Report 2020

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06/09/22 10:01 AM IST

The World Social Protection Report 2020–22

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ILO recently released a report specific to Asia and the Pacific.

Major Findings

Fewer than half the population of Asia and the Pacific have access to any social protection benefits.
Public spending on social protection in the region is significantly below the global average.
Almost 53% of the population in the world has no social protection (56% in the Asia-Pacific and in India over 76% (Bangladesh has a higher % of people under social protection) have no social protection)
World average is 12.9% (twelve points nine), while that in India is just 8.6% (eight points six) (Economic Survey 2021-22)
India’s social security spending: Lower than 5% of GDP per capita.

Measures taken by the Govt.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY); National Health Policy 2017; Social Security Code 2020; PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY); One Nation One Ration Card; Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana, and MGNREGA

About ILO

ILO is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
It is the only tripartite UN agency, bringing together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States.
It sets labour standards, develops policies and devises programmes promoting decent work.

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