Six yrs later, migrant workers still trapped in a cycle of exploitationMigrant workers are again facing hardship. Protests erupt over low wages and poor conditions. Government policies lag behind rising costs. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM Pension) Yojana: Rs 55 per month can secure Rs 3,000 pension: Who can join PM Shram Yogi Maandhan YojanaThe Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana offers a pension option for unorganised sector workers aged 18-40 with monthly incom...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
For pension products, common regulatory framework on tableThe government plans to create a unified regulatory framework and grievance redressal mechanism for all retirement schemes. This will addre...
21 Mar, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
CSC, CAIT sign pact to enrol traders, citizens into govt's social security schemesCSC E-Governance Services and CAIT partnered to register traders and citizens in government social security schemes. The collaboration will...
05 Dec, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
21% unorganised workers exit PM pension schemeExperts attributed this to high inflation and rise in cost of living which has made it difficult for unorganised workers to continue contri...
14 Jul, 2023, 01.48 AM IST
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana: How to register for PM Kisan pension of Rs 3,000 a monthFarmers who are covered by this scheme would get a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month after they turned 60.
16 Sep, 2022, 03.21 PM IST
PM Kisan Pension scheme: Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)PM Kisan Pension scheme is a voluntary and contributory pension with an entry age range of 18 to 40 years. Depending on the age of the farm...
18 Aug, 2022, 04.06 PM IST
Nearly 46 lakh unorganised workers registered under PM-SYM schemeUnder Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme, a minimum assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000 will be provided to the uno...
02 Dec, 2021, 09.13 PM IST
Government plans to make social security scheme for informal workers more attractiveGovt plans options like free accident cover and reduced monthly contribution for attracting more informal workers to join the voluntary Pra...
09 Sep, 2021, 07.42 AM IST
No formal sector job loss during Covid as per EPFO payroll data, says government“It is observed that there is addition in net payroll as represented by EPFO subscriber base in each month of 2020-21 except for the month ...
28 Jul, 2021, 03.15 PM IST
Govt plans to bring social security schemes under one umbrellaThe government proposes to bring at least half a dozen social security schemes, including old age pension and insurance, under the ambit of...
28 Aug, 2020, 02.14 PM IST
60 lakh informal workers, small traders enrolled under new pension schemes: PresidentLast year, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVM) ...
31 Jan, 2020, 02.14 PM IST
Ministry of Electronics and IT's e-Kiosks target 30 million farmersUnder the PM-KMY, a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 will be provided to farmers holding up to 2 hectares of farmland.
12 Aug, 2019, 11.17 AM IST
Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana: Pension scheme for retailers, traders notifiedAll shopkeepers, self-employed persons and retail traders with GST turnover below Rs 1.5 crore and aged between 18-40 years can enrol for t...
23 Jul, 2019, 01.58 PM IST
How to apply for PM Shram Yogi Maan-dhan pension schemeA Rs 3000 monthly pension will be given to individuals who subscribe to scheme from the age of 60. It also has provision of family pension ...
23 Mar, 2019, 09.58 AM IST
Informal sector workers can join PMSYM pension scheme from Feb 15The scheme announced in the Budget for 2019-20, is targeted at unorganised sector workers with monthly income of up to Rs 15,000.
09 Feb, 2019, 07.52 PM IST
Budget 2019: Sweat, toil and now pension for daily-wagerThe Shram-Yogi Maandhan will cover those with monthly income of up to Rs 15,000, providing an assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after the...
02 Feb, 2019, 10.36 AM IST