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The increase represents a gain of 49.4 percentage points over the reported 2015 coverage level. However, social protection coverage does not necessarily mean that every person included receives the same benefits or enjoys comprehensive protection against all financial and employment-related risks.
In their joint statement on economic prosperity and security, the four countries highlighted the growing importance of advanced AI technologies in supporting economic development and industrial competitiveness.
According to the World Bank, India’s extreme poverty rate declined from 27.1 percent in 2011 to 2.6 percent in 2023, representing a reduction of 24.5 percentage points.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, DigiDukaan had connected more than 21,000 retailers with over 450 brands across Hyderabad, Jaipur and Mumbai as of September 2026. This represented an increase from more than 12,000 participating retailers in the preceding quarter.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, cumulative financial assistance provided under PM-KISAN has now exceeded ₹4.64 lakh crore through 24 instalments since the scheme’s introduction in 2019.
The delegations discussed measures to strengthen trade and investment relations, facilitate business engagement and address market-related concerns affecting commercial exchanges. Particular attention was given to sectors offering opportunities for technology partnerships, industrial development and international investment.
Energy security and the protection of international supply chains are among the principal subjects being discussed at the Atlanta meeting. The deliberations come amid continuing geopolitical uncertainties affecting global energy markets, shipping routes and international trade.
According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the boards have been established under the statutory framework provided by the Code on Social Security, 2020. The Code consolidates several existing social security laws and introduces provisions intended to extend social protection to workers in organised and unorganised employment, including gig and platform workers.
Japan has confirmed sending defence personnel to India to explore potential training arrangements for long-range surface-to-ship missiles and small attack drones. The initiative comes as Tokyo expands its stand-off defence capabilities, including the approximately 1,000-kilometre-range Type-25 missile, and seeks suitable facilities for realistic military exercises.
Defence Ministers Discuss Co-Development of Military Technologies, Industrial Collaboration and Maritime Security at ADMM-Plus in Philippines
