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13 Aug 2022

Ensure guaranteed Rs 44,793 every month with NPS scheme; Know the way here

The NPS account will give a lump sum amount to your wife on attaining the age of 60 years. Money can be deposited in NPS account monthly or yearly. NPS is the Social Security Scheme of the Central Government.

30 May 2021

Government announces additional benefits under EPFO, ESIC schemes

Enhanced social security is sought to be provided to the workers without any additional cost to the employer, it added. First condition is that the IP must have been registered on the ESIC online portal at least three months prior to the diagnosis of COVID disease resulting in death. Secondly, the IP must have been employed for wages and contributions for at least 78 days should have been paid or payable in respect of deceased IP during a period of one year immediately preceding the diagnosis of COVID disease resulting in death.

Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana

24 Jan 2017

Cabinet approves pension scheme for senior citizens with 8% return

The scheme will provide an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8% per annum for ten years.

Domestic workers

16 Aug 2015

New policy for domestic workers: Govt proposes Rs 9,000 minimum pay, mandatory leaves

To protect the interest of domestic workers, the government is readying a national policy that proposes a minimum salary of Rs 9,000 per month for the skilled full-time household helps, along with a host of benefits including social security cover and mandatory leaves.

PM Independence Day speech

15 Aug 2015

PM Modi reaches out to farmers, promises measures for their welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has faced Opposition flak over farmer's issues including on land bill, Saturday reached out to the community promising to initiate measures for their welfare as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.

PM Independence Day speech

15 Aug 2015

India Inc hails PM Modi's thrust on agri production, startups

India Inc on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on addressing issued related to agriculture in the country as well as the importance accorded to startups and social security.

Suraksha Bandhan

09 Aug 2015

Govt plans 'Suraksha Bandhan' drive to push social security

Seeking to tap 'Raksha Bandhan' festival, the government plans to launch a 'Suraksha Bandhan' drive to push its flagship social security plans through innovative schemes like gift cheques and special deposits.

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