India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’ in World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. India was selected for the prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security as the 2025 recipient for expanding social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, reaching over 940 million citizens, a milestone also recognised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, received the ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security on behalf of the Government of India.
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India Conferred with ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security
India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’ in World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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India has been selected for the prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Protection, as it has increased social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, benefiting over 940 million citizens. This achievement has also been recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The ISSA lauds the Government’s transformative e-Shram portal, with over 300 million unorganised sector workers registered in just four years.
The e-Shram portal is a National Digital Database that serves as a "One-Stop Solution" connecting over 310 million unorganised workers with social welfare schemes through a multilingual, seamless interface.
Further, after an increase in social protection coverage, India’s share in the General Assembly of ISSA has reached thirty (30) which is the highest vote share for any country.
Awards Ceremony of International Social Security Association
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) Awards Ceremony was the WSSF's flagship global conference, attended by over 1,200 social security policymakers and professionals from 163 countries. As the fifth recipient of the award since its inception, India joins the global leaders in social security coverage.
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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, received the ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security on behalf of the Government of India.
List of ISSA Awards (2013-2025)
The complete list of International Social Security Association (ISSA) Awards is give here. Recently India has won the ISSA Awards 2025 for its outstanding achievement in social security. The ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievements in Social Security offers worldwide recognition of a country’s exceptional commitment and achievements in the field of social security. India joins a distinguished group of previous recipients of the ISSA Award, including:
- India (2025): For Outstanding Achievement in Social Security
- Iceland (2022): For social security measures to promote gender equality
- Rwanda (2019): For its universal health insurance programme
- China (2016): For its achievements in terms of extension of coverage
- Brazil (2013): For innovative non-contributory schemes, in particular Bolsa Familia
About International Social Security Association (ISSA)
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is the world's leading international organisation for social security institutions, government departments and agencies.
The ISSA was founded in 1927 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization and today has over 320 institutions from over 160 countries as its members.
World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur from 29 Sep to 3 Oct
The World Social Security Forum (WSSF 2025), organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 29 September to 3 October 2025.
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It is hosted by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), with support from the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) and the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister’s Department (ICU JPM) as the secretariat of the Malaysia Social Protection Council (MySPC).
The World Social Security Forum (WSSF) is the most important international event in social security. It was gathering more than 1,500 participants from over 130 countries, including ministers, CEOs, senior executives, experts and international organizations.
Focus of World Social Security Forum 2025
The WSSF 2025 focused on shaping social protection for a changing world. As societies face profound demographic, labor market, green, and technological changes, social protection is essential for security, empowerment, and resilience. To fulfil these key objectives, social security systems and organizations must adapt to changes and seize opportunities for innovation.
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Discussion of WSSF 2025
The discussions during the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 were based on ISSA's new flagship report on global developments and trends in social protection. The report highlighted innovations and good practices as well as outlined key reforms. The ISSA also launched new ISSA Guidelines on Administrative Solutions for Long-Term Care Services, and nine sets of revised guidelines.
Static Current Affairs related to International Social Security Association for upcoming exams
- Founded: 1927
- Full form of ISSA: International Social Security Association
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Dr Mohammed Azman
- Vice-President: Isabelle Sancerni
- Treasurer: Jean-Marc Vandenbergh
- Secretary General: Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano
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