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ILO/ISSA/AIM Study on linkages between statutory social security schemes and community based social protection mechanisms to extend coverage
Case study: India
Summary (English)
The concern about low coverage rates by social protection is widely shared in India. This study explores the potential for coordination, cooperation and other linkages between statutory social security schemes and community-based social protection mechanisms in order to broaden coverage more effectively. The statutory schemes have often been successful in covering formal sector workers. The community-based schemes, on the other hand, have reached out to the occupational groups, rural workers, and disabled members of community who are not covered by State-sponsored welfare programmes. This paper maps out strengths and weaknesses of statutory social security schemes and non-State social protection mechanisms. Opportunities for value added are identified. The range of social security schemes are extremely wide; therefore, in order to keep discussion focused, particular attention has been paid to health, old age, and survivorship.
Note
This document is part of a broader study examining social protection linkages in developing countries. A synthesis of the study has been published.