How does the Indian government ensure universal social security for all citizens
Describe the measures taken by the Indian government to ensure universal social security
- The government has launched various social security schemes such as the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) to provide financial assistance to economically weaker sections of society.
- The government has introduced the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) to provide social security to senior citizens.
- The Employee's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provide social security coverage to workers in the organized sector.
- The government has also introduced crop insurance schemes to provide financial assistance to farmers in case of crop failures and natural calamities.
- The government has launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide healthcare facilities to economically weaker sections of society.
- The government has also taken measures to improve the standard of living of citizens by providing housing, sanitation and other basic amenities.
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