India to Spotlight “Inclusive Growth” at World Social Summit in Doha

• Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will represent India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) , taking place in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025 . The summit, nearly 30 years after the 1995 Copenhagen Summit, aims to reaffirm global commitment to eradicating poverty, promoting decent work, and advancing social inclusion.

Exam-Oriented Highlights

India’s National Statement and Global Role

• Mandaviya will deliver India’s National Statement during the Opening Plenary , highlighting the nation’s progress in social protection, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth . He will also participate in adopting the Doha Political Declaration and join a high-level roundtable on the three pillars of social development — poverty eradication, full employment, and social inclusion .

Showcasing India’s Poverty Reduction and Welfare Reforms

• Between 2011 and 2023 , India lifted 248 million people out of multidimensional poverty , reducing the national poverty rate to 2.3% (2022–23) . Flagship schemes like Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana , PM Awas Yojana , and Jan Dhan Yojana have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. The JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile) has enhanced transparency and efficiency in welfare delivery.

Expanding Social Protection and Labour Inclusion

• India’s social protection coverage increased from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025 , benefiting over 940 million citizens , as verified by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) . The model’s success in labour welfare, social insurance, and direct cash transfers has positioned India as a leader in inclusive development among emerging economies.

NITI Aayog’s Side Event and Bilateral Talks

• A NITI Aayog-led side event , “Pathways Out of Poverty: India’s Experience in Empowering