Dehradun, Oct. 16 -- Most of India's population remains outside of the formal and government sectors. As such people are greatly dependent on what the state can provide in terms of social welfare. The challenge for government at every level, therefore, is to establish a robust and inclusive social welfare system. For this India must transition from traditional, fragmented subsidy models to a comprehensive, lifecycle-based social security framework.
The future steps critical to achieving well-established social welfare include formalising the informal sector. Over 80% of India's workforce operates in the informal economy without job security or safety nets. Expanding digital registration via platforms like the e-Shram Portal is essential. T...