Social security is the security that society furnishes through appropriate organization against certain risks to which its members are exposed.
This unit examines the evolution of the welfare state paradigm, details the Constitutional Guidelines under the Directive Principles of State Policy, and outlines the role of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
🔑 Key Learning Areas:
- The core definition and difference between Social Insurance and Social Assistance.
- Indian Constitutional mandates protecting labour: Articles 39, 41, 42, 43, and 43A.
- The role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in establishing safety standards.