EPFO and unorganised sector workers’ UANs to become interoperableThis will help unorganized workers get covered under EPFO’s social security net. It will also facilitate transfer of benefits through direc...
29 Apr, 2022, 12.15 AM IST
‘Donate Pension’ appeal to households in works on the lines of LPG 'Give it up' campaign'Donate a pension' campaign is likely to cost an individual only Rs 36,000 per worker, in a one-time outgo that would compensate for the mo...
29 Nov, 2021, 11.15 AM 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
Key highlights: Modi's election budget explained in 10 easy pointsIn a slew of mega announcements, the government announced tax sops for middle class, income scheme for farmers.
02 Feb, 2019, 07.07 PM IST
Budget 2019: Huge gift for the poor, pension for maids, drivers, plumbersPradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan will give monthly pension of Rs 3000, with contribution of Rs 100 a month.
01 Feb, 2019, 11.51 AM IST
India's pension system ranked near bottom among major economiesLatest data shows the inadequacy of the retirement program in India. Part of the reason for the low usage of pension funds is India’s vast ...
25 Oct, 2017, 04.32 PM IST
AAP government to enhance punishment for denial of minimum wagesAt the rally, Kejriwal said, he will ensure “full justice to the workers whether they belong to organize sector or the unorganized sector”.
01 May, 2015, 10.31 PM IST
Budget 2015: Labour ministry set to bring in social security, on-the job training for unorganized workersThe labour ministry has proposed Unique Labour Identification Number, which will enable them to access health facilities across the country.
23 Feb, 2015, 10.57 AM IST
Delhi Cabinet clears pension scheme for unorganized sectorA pension scheme for un-organised and informal sector workers was today cleared by Delhi government.
09 Sep, 2013, 10.04 PM IST
- Cabinet to take up GST-Network proposal
The GST-N is being proposed to be created as a special purpose vehicle in which the centre, state governments and private sector will hold ...
12 Apr, 2012, 01.12 AM IST
Finance Ministry to provide 'affordable' 3-in-1 security for unorganized sector workersThe social security scheme is aimed at taking care of unorganized sector workers & their families' medical needs & pvd income during retire...
16 Nov, 2011, 09.20 AM IST
- IRDA, pension regulator PFRDA to lock horns
The conversion of the accumulated savings into a monthly income stream can only be done by a life insurance company as per law.
03 Oct, 2011, 07.28 AM IST
Investment in New Pension System may get tax exemptionSources said the new proposal is likely to be made in the Union Budget slated to be presented in Parliament in the first week of July.
04 Jun, 2009, 09.27 AM IST
- UTI MF ties up with BASIX for micro finance
BAXIS is currently working with 1.5 million underprivileged people of whom 90 per cent are from rural poor households and about 10 per cent...
29 Apr, 2009, 05.45 PM IST
- Regulator makes case for ‘defined contribution’ pension scheme
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is planning to appoint institutional advisors to propagate the benefits of ‘defined c...
26 Sep, 2008, 05.38 PM IST
- Short of funds, government for pension-PF merger
The finance ministry has sought comments of the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority to merge its employees’ Contributory Provid...
06 Sep, 2008, 09.17 AM IST
- PHDCCI suggests the govt to evolve a pension model
PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry has suggested the government to evolve a pension model for the country, which should allow full range of...
09 May, 2005, 04.24 PM IST