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Centre set to increase limit for auto settlement of PF withdrawal from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, March 31: To expand the 'Ease of Living' of its 7.5 crore members, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to enhance the auto settlement of advanced claim (ASAC) limit by five times from currently Rs 1 lakh, sources told ANI.
EPFO to allow instant PF withdrawals via UPI, ATMs by mid-2025
New Delhi, March 26: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to introduce a major change that will allow its members to withdraw their provident fund (PF) instantly through UPI and ATMs by the end of May or early June 2025.
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.
EPFO to integrate UPI, expand pension access, and enhance EPI benefits: Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra
New Delhi, March 25: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce UPI integration for claims processing, a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing transaction time, Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Monday.
From May end withdraw your PF through UPI, ATM: Labour Secretary
By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, March 25: In a groundbreaking development for India's workforce, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce a revolutionary new system for Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals through Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
India showcases its learnings in promoting labour welfare, social justice at ILO
New Delhi, March 16: Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra led the Indian delegation to the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva.
India backs steps to boost labour welfare, quality jobs at ILO meet in Geneva
Geneva, March 15: India came out strongly in favour of advancing labour welfare, quality employment and social justice worldwide at a meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) being held here from March 10 to March 20.
India, ILO discuss fair wages, gig workers' welfare and decent work conditions
New Delhi, March 15: India and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Saturday discussed the determination and operationalisation of living wages, gig and platform workers' welfare and decent work in value chains.
Participation of Indian women in workforce rises from 23 pc to 42 pc in 6 years
New Delhi, March 5: The labour force participation rate for women in India has risen from 23 per cent in 2017-18 to approximately 42 per cent in 2023-24 with a notable increase in educated women joining the workforce, Union Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Wednesday.
Achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 crucial for Viksit Bharat: Labour Secy Sumita Dawra
New Delhi, March 5: Achieving 70 per cent female workforce participation by 2047 is crucial for building a Viksit Bharat, as it can unlock significant economic potential and drive national growth, said Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Wednesday in New Delhi.
Female unemployment drops to just 3.2 pc in India in last 6 years: Centre
New Delhi, March 5: Female unemployment has dropped significantly to just 3.2 per cent in the last six years in India, said the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Top level EPFO meeting takes stock of CITES 2.01 to speed up claims
New Delhi, Jan 19: The Executive Committee of the EPF Central Board of Trustees at a meeting held here took up for discussion several important agenda items, including the progress in the implementation of the Centralized IT Enabled System (CITES), status of pension on higher wages and proposal for an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, according to a statement issued on Sunday.
India set to become 'GCC Capital of the World'
New Delhi, Jan 16: India is set to become the 'GCC Capital of the World' with 1,700 global capability centres (GCCs) employing over two million people — a number projected to grow significantly by 2030, the government said on Thursday.
e-Shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages
New Delhi, Jan 7: The e-Shram portal, that helps unorganised workers access various social sector schemes. is now available in all 22 scheduled languages, the government informed on Tuesday.