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Women's participation in formal workforce up 18.4 pc in 4 years: Minister
New Delhi, July 28: The participation of women in the country’s formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 — a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Gujarat sees over 37 lakh new MSME registrations in last 5 years: Union Minister
New Delhi, July 22: Gujarat has witnessed registration of 37,56,390 new Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the last five years, said Union Minister of State for MSMEs, Shobha Karandlaje, in the Parliament.
K'taka govt reduced land allotted to Metro for 'benefitting' real estate lobby, illegal immigrants: Shobha Karandlaje
Bengaluru, July 19: Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of reducing the land allotted to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) from 46 acres to just 9 acres in the prime Hebbal area in Bengaluru to "benefit" the real estate lobby and illegal immigrants.
Pilgrims chant bhajans as they reach the Holy Amarnath Cave
Baltal, July 3: Pilgrims chanted bhajans and performed Lord Shiva's Aarti as they reached the Holy Amarnath Cave. The first batch of pilgrims had begun their trek towards the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath from the Baltal base camp this morning. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje was also a part of this batch of pilgrims.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje joins Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, says 'atmosphere is very pleasant'
Baltal, July 3: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje visited the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Baltal on Thursday and expressed her joy over the spiritual journey and the ongoing development works in the area.
Pilgrims begin spiritual journey towards cave shrine as Amarnath Yatra begins
Srinagar, July 3: Amid devotional religious slogans and enthusiasm, hundreds of pilgrims on Thursday started the spiritual journey towards the holy cave shrine from both Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camps.
IAF brings 224 Indians back from Israel under Operation Sindhu
New Delhi, June 25: The Indian Air Force on Wednesday successfully evacuated 224 more Indian nationals from Israel, taking the total number of citizens brought back safely to 818, under Operation Sindhu.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes 224 Indian nationals returning from Israel under Operation Sindhu
New Delhi, June 25: Under the Operation Sindhu, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje received 224 Indian nationals who returned to India from Israel at 10:30 am in an Indian Air Force aircraft on Wednesday.
Bengaluru stampede: Karandlaje visits injured, urges judicial enquiry by High Court
Bengaluru, June 5: Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, on Thursday paid a visit to the Bowring Hospital and enquired about the health of the people injured in the stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, in which 11 people were killed during the victory celebrations of the RCB team.
Suspension of BJP MLAs raises question on democratic function of K'taka Speaker: Shobha Karandlaje
Bengaluru, May 22: Union Minister for Labour, Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje has written a letter to the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader regarding the suspension of 18 MLAs.
Send Cong leaders to Pak for Operation Sindoor's evidence: Shobha Karandlaje
Bengaluru, May 17: Coming down heavily on Congress leaders who have demanded evidence of Operation Sindoor's success, Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should send his party leaders on a "tour" to Pakistan.
Shobha Karandlaje leads 'Walk for Nation' march in Bengaluru in support of Indian armed forces
Bengaluru, May 11: Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, led the 'Walk for Nation' march in Bengaluru on Sunday in support of the Indian armed forces and soldiers.
Tiranga Yatra held in Karnataka as voices grow louder against Pakistan's terror tactics
Vijayapura, May 11: A Tiranga Yatra was carried out by BJP workers in Karnataka's Vijayapura on Sunday, with a resounding show of solidarity for the Indian armed forces.
India's human-centric approach to tech and AI align with PM Modi's vision: Minister
New Delhi, April 26: India’s human-centric approach to technological transformation, especially AI, align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Technology for Empowerment, Not Exclusion,” said Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
EPFO achieves historic high of 2.16 crore auto-claims in FY25
New Delhi, March 17: EPFO achieved a historic high of 2.16 crore auto-claims settlement so far during the current financial year, up from 89.52 lakh in 2023-24, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje informed Lok Sabha on Monday.
EPFO registers historic high of 2.16 crore auto claim settlements in FY25
New Delhi, March 17: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) achieved a historic high of 2.16 crore auto claim settlements during the current financial year (up to March 6), up from 89.52 lakh in FY2023-24, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Over 50 pc women among 30.68 cr workers listed for benefits on e-Shram portal
New Delhi, March 10: Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have registered for social welfare benefits on the government's e-Shram portal -- with more than half of them (53.68 per cent) being women (as of March 3), Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
e-Shram portal: 30.7 crore unorganised workers registered with women, constituting over 53%
New Delhi, March 10: Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on the e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female (53.68 per cent), Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje in a written reply in Lok Sabha said on Monday.
CM Siddaramaiah has British mentality of divide and rule: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
Bengaluru, Feb 19: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has launched a scathing attack on the Karnataka Congress government, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of having a "British mentality of divide and rule". She said the CM should stop pointing fingers at the Centre on every pretext and govern efficiently or resign from the post.
Rising land prices in K'taka a challenge for industrial investments: Union Minister
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Union Minister for Labour and Employment as well as Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Shobha Karandlaje, has said that the rising land prices in Karnataka have become a challenge for industrial investments, making it difficult for businesses to acquire land for their operations.
e-Shram Portal: 30.58 crore unorganised workers registered by far
New Delhi, February 3: About 30.58 crore unorganised workers have registered on e-Shram portal as of January 28, the government informed Parliament on Monday.
Over 30.58 crore workers registered on e-Shram Portal for benefits under govt schemes
New Delhi, Feb 3: Over 30.58 crore unorganised workers have been registered on the e-Shram Portal for receiving benefits under various social welfare schemes of the government as of Jan 28 this year, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
PBD is an ice-breaking program, says Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
Bhubaneshwar, January 10: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje expressed her happiness over the successful organisation of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar.