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06/09/22 10:01 AM IST

The World Social Protection Report 2020–22

In News 
  • 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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