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Centre announces 2 key reforms to simplify EPFO claim settlement process
New Delhi, April 3: The Centre on Thursday announced two key reforms in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) claim settlement process that would significantly reduce grievances related to claim rejections.
India's social security coverage doubles to 48.8 pc: Minister
New Delhi, March 6: Social security coverage in India has doubled from 24.4 per cent to 48.8 per cent, said Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
India hosts first regional dialogue under ILO's global coalition for social justice
New Delhi, February 24: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers' Federation of India (EFI), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), organised Asia Pacific's first Regional Dialogue on Social Justice, under the Global Coalition for Social Justice in New Delhi, a release added.
Labour-Employment ministry Secy leads Indian delegation at first G20 Employment Working Group Meeting
New Delhi, February 19: Sumita Dawra, Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, led the Indian delegation at the first G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the South African Presidency, held from February 18-21 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a statement by the Ministry of Labour and Employment said.