ANALYSING THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL SECURITY IN INDIA AND UK
AUTHOR – P. PAVITHRA, STUDENT AT THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – P. PAVITHRA, ANALYSING THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL SECURITY IN INDIA AND UK, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 270-274, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
Social security is a crucial element of a country’s welfare system, intended to offer financial protection and assistance to individuals in need. The idea differs from one nation to another, with the United Kingdom and India implementing unique methods based on their socio-economic contexts. In the UK, social security is mainly funded by the state and functions through a comprehensive welfare system that encompasses universal healthcare (NHS), unemployment benefits, state pensions, disability allowances, and child support. The system is sustained through taxes and National Insurance contributions, providing a thorough safety net for citizens and residents. Conversely, India employs a mixed strategy, integrating both state-funded initiatives and employer-based contributions. Social security in India consists of schemes such as the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, and various pension and healthcare programs aimed at unorganized sector workers. Given India’s large population and economic inequalities, the government emphasizes social assistance programs to support marginalized communities. Although both countries strive to deliver financial security and social welfare, the UK’s system is more organized and universal, while India’s approach is developing with a stronger focus on enhancing coverage and accessibility. Analyzing these systems reveals the influence of government policies, economic conditions, and social structures in shaping social security systems. In this article we are going to cover about the concept of social security in India and UK. It fully covers about the social security benefits of both the countries.
KEY WORDS: Social security, Universal credit, Maternity benefits, Medical benefits, Pension credit.