New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- India has recorded a significant expansion in social protection coverage, with coverage increasing from 19 percent in 2015 to 64.3 percent in 2025, the government informed the Rajya Sabha citing data from the International Labour Organization's ILOSTAT database.

In a written reply, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said the expansion reflects one of the most substantial increases globally and has been enabled by strong digital and financial inclusion initiatives.

The Minister stated that for the first time, definitions of 'gig workers' and 'platform workers' have been incorporated under the Code on Social Security, which came into force on November 21, 2025.

The Code provides for framin...