India Wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024 Introduction to the ISSA Good Practice AwardIndia has achieved a significant milestone by winning the ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and the Pacific 2024. Organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA), this prestigious accolade recognizes innovative solutions and practices in social security…
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches eShram: A One-Stop Solution for Unorganised Workers’ Welfare Introduction to eShram On October 17, 2024, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, unveiled the eShram portal, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the welfare of unorganised workers in India. This digital platform seeks to streamline the registration…
NHRC Concludes National Conference Advocating for Older Persons’ Rights Overview of the Conference The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently concluded a significant national conference focused on advocating for the rights of older persons. This conference, held in New Delhi, aimed to address the various challenges faced by the elderly population in India. With the…
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Reaches 69 Million Subscribers with a Corpus of ₹35,149 Crore The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a government-backed pension scheme aimed at unorganized sector workers, has recently achieved a milestone of 69 million subscribers, with a corpus of ₹35,149 crore. This significant development demonstrates the widespread acceptance and success of the scheme,…
Ashok Kumar Singh Takes Over as Director General of ESIC Introduction to the New Leadership at ESIC In a significant development, Ashok Kumar Singh has officially assumed the position of Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). This leadership transition marks a new chapter for ESIC, a key organization under the Ministry of…
Kamal Kishore Soan Takes Over the Charge of Director General, ESIC In a significant development for the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Shri Kamal Kishore Soan has assumed the role of Director General. This appointment marks a new chapter for ESIC, which is crucial for ensuring social security and health insurance coverage for workers in…
Karnataka Rolls Out Rs 4 Lakh Insurance Cover to Gig Workers The state of Karnataka has taken a significant step in ensuring the welfare of gig workers by rolling out a groundbreaking insurance cover worth Rs 4 lakhs. This move comes as a beacon of hope for thousands of gig workers who often grapple with…
SBI Launches Aadhaar-Based Enrolment for Social Security Schemes In a significant development, the State Bank of India (SBI) has recently launched an Aadhaar-based enrolment system for various social security schemes. This move is set to have far-reaching implications, not only for banking aspirants but also for candidates preparing for government exams related to social security,…
EPFO is Set to be an Affiliate Member of ISSA and Gain Worldwide Recognition Introduction: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in India is on the path to gaining worldwide recognition by becoming an affiliate member of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). This significant development is expected to have far-reaching implications for the organization…
Union Labour Minister Inaugurates EPFO Regional Office at Alwar The Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the regional office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Alwar, Rajasthan. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the State Minister for Labour and Employment, Tikaram Jully, and the Additional Central Provident Fund…
