Pension Scheme News - Latest Updates & Headlines
After linking 'Ladli Behna Yojana' to pension schemes, MP govt offers Rs 5,000 wage incentive
Bhopal, March 14: Responding to the debate on Motion of Thanks to Governor's speech on the Budget session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Thursday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that women beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna scheme, if engaged in textile or readymade garment industry will receive Rs 5,000 monthly wage incentive.
Govt seeks additional Rs 51,462 crore in supplementary demand for grants
New Delhi, March 10: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in Parliament, seeking approval for Rs 6,78,508.10 crore in additional spending for the government during financial year 2024-25 that ends March 31 this year.
Uttarakhand Cabinet approves implementation of Unified Pension Scheme
Dehradun, March 4: The Uttarakhand Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved the implementation of the Central Government's Unified Pension Scheme for officers and employees in the state. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held on Monday, officials said.
Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians
New Delhi, Feb 27: The Central government is likely to introduce a Universal Pension Scheme to ensure social security for every Indian.
EPFO to process all cases for pensions on higher wages by March 31
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the processing of 70 per cent of applications received under Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) and aims to complete the processing of all applications by March 31, 2025, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
TN govt employees likely to observe strike tomorrow over old pension scheme
Chennai, Feb 24: Tamil Nadu government employees, including members of the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers Organisation and Government Employees Organisation (JACTO-GEO), have given the state government until 8 PM on Monday to respond to their demands.
Four TN ministers to hold talks with state govt employees associations over their demands
Chennai, Feb 23: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has deputed four cabinet ministers to hold discussions with representatives of various state government employees' associations regarding their demands.
K'taka govt promises steps to implement Old Pension Scheme
Bengaluru, Feb 20: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government would take necessary steps to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) after studying the report of a committee looking into it.
Assam govt taking multiple initiatives to uplift education sector: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Jan 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the state government has been taking several initiatives to uplift the education sector while working in synchronisation with all stakeholders.
Budget 2025-26: Income tax payers want FM Sitharaman to cut rates
New Delhi, Jan 26: A pre-budget survey reveals that individual taxpayers want relief on the personal tax front to increase their disposable income in Budget 2025-26 to be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.
Centre notifies Unified Pension Scheme for govt staff
New Delhi, Jan 26: The Union Finance Ministry has notified the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for Central government employees with effect from April 1, which will ensure them guaranteed retirement benefits.
Union Minister Mandaviya reviews performance of EPFO's regional offices for enhanced service delivery, efficiency
New Delhi, January 25: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the performance of EPFO's Regional Offices, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a press release.
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu announces Rs 150 crore International Convention Centre in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, January 23: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the construction of an International Convention Centre near Tapovan, with an investment of Rs 150 crore, in the Dharamshala Assembly constituency of Kangra district.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches enhanced pension scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the enhanced pension scheme for elderly persons and persons with disabilities during a state level programme in Keonjhar district.
Centralized Pension Payments System fully rolled out in all regional offices of EPFO
New Delhi, January 3: In a move towards enhancing pension services, EPFO completed the full-scale rollout of the new Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 in December 2024.