Overview

• Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya accepted the award at the World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur and announced it on his official X account.
• Officials cited an expansion from 19% coverage in 2015 to more than 940 million people in 2025, reflecting figures highlighted in international reporting.
• The government spotlighted the e‑Shram portal’s database of over 310 million unorganised workers and its integration with the National Career Service platform.
• The Ministry of Labour & Employment reported that India’s share in the ISSA General Assembly has reached 30, described as the highest vote share for any country.
• The triennial ISSA award named India the fifth recipient at a WSSF gathering of more than 1,200 participants from 163 countries.