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EPFO teams up with 15 additional banks empanelled for collection of EPFO contributions taking total number to 32 banks
New Delhi, April 1: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) entered into agreements with 15 additional public and private sector banks in the presence of Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports in New Delhi on Tuesday.
EPFO empanels 15 more banks for direct payment of collections
New Delhi, April 1: The EPFO on Tuesday entered into agreements with 15 additional banks, both in the public and private sector, to enable direct payment of nearly Rs 12,000 crore in annual collections and provide direct access to employers who maintain their accounts with these banks, to pay their monthly contributions.
Gig workers to be covered under Ayushman Bharat, preparations for scheme rollout almost complete: Labour Secretary
By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, March 25: Gig workers and their families will be covered under Ayushman Bharat and will get health coverage of Rs 5 lakh. Preparations to provide the benefits of Ayushman Bharat to gig and platform workers are almost complete, Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Labour and Employment Ministry, told ANI in an exclusive interview.
Ministry of Labour & Employment kick-starts India's social protection data pooling exercise
New Delhi, March 25: The Ministry of Labour & Employment is actively collaborating with State Governments and ILO for a national social protection data pooling exercise to obtain a holistic picture of social protection coverage in India, the Ministry of Labour & Employment said in a release.
18.19 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI scheme in January 2025
New Delhi, March 24: The provisional payroll data of Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) revealed that 18.19 lakh new employees had been added in the month of January, 2025, as per a release.
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.
Over 30.68 cr unorganised workers registered on e-Shram Portal; women constitute 53.68 pc of registrations
New Delhi, March 10: As on March 3, over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female by 53.68 per cent, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said.
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.
Gig workers asked to register on e-Shram portal to avail Budget announcement benefits
New Delhi, March 9: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal so that they can access the announcements made in the Budget.
Join e-Shram portal to access AB-PMJAY benefits: Centre to platform workers
New Delhi, March 8: The Labour Ministry on Saturday urged the platform workers to self-register themselves on e-Shram portal, so that they may be considered for the benefits under the scheme at the earliest.
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.
Tejashwi Yadav demands social security pension be increased to Rs 1,500 ahead of Bihar Budget
Patna, March 3: A day ahead of the state Budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Sunday, said that the state provides the lowest social security pension in the country, and demanded an increase in the pension amount from Rs 400 to Rs 1,500 per month, emphasising the need for stronger welfare measures.
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.
Elon Musk: Potential to increase actual dollars received by citizens & better healthcare
Washington DC February 24: The directive from the Trump Administration asking federal asking federal employees what they worked on last week has run into opposition from several government agencies, reported CNN.
Over 17 lakh new workers enrolled for ESIC benefits in Dec
New Delhi, Feb 21: The payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Friday show that as many as 17.01 lakh new employees were added in December 2024 while 20,360 new establishments were brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme during the month, ensuring social security to more workers.
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.
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.
Union Minister hails Budget for 80 pc hike in outlay to Rs 32,646 crore for labour welfare, benefits to gig workers
New Delhi, Feb 2: Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 for the nearly 80 per cent hike in allocation to a record Rs 32,646 crore for the Ministry of Labour & Employment and the social security benefit for gig workers.
Transformative step: Centre's social security initiative for gig workers hailed as game-changer by healthcare experts
New Delhi, February 2: Healthcare experts have welcomed the introduction of a social security scheme for gig workers, which provides ID cards, registration on the e-Shram portal, and health cover for one crore gig workers.
Budget 2025: FM proposes ID cards for gig workers, UPI-linked credit cards for street vendors
New Delhi, February 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech today, announced that her government will provide ID cards to gig workers. Gig worker will also be provided access to healthcare via a social security scheme.
FM Sitharaman's announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers
New Delhi, Feb 1: Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised sections including the gig workers. Her blueprint for 'Viksit Bharat' includes a social security plan for gig workers and a major thrust on addressing the educational gaps in government-run schools.
Odisha CM launches social security allowance increased to Rs 3,500
Kendujhar, January 16: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched a social security allowance, which has been increased to Rs 3,500 for the eligible beneficiaries.
Bhashini-Enabled e-Shram Portal now available in all 22 Scheduled Languages
New Delhi, January 7: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the multilingual functionality on e-Shram portal, during an event held in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Trade Unions demand super-rich tax, hike in corporate tax and raising income tax exemption limit to Rs 10 lakh
New Delhi, January 6: In their customary pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, trade union leaders suggested a super-rich tax and an increase in corporate tax to fund social security for informal workers.