The Financial Express (20.03.2017) In a move that could fetch the government upwards of R50,000 crore, a host of pension funds, sovereign funds and private equity funds may invest in the 75 road projects to be bid out in the toll-operate-transfer (TOT ) mode.
YourStory.com (03.04.1017) Over the past year or so, we have seen the announcement of multiple initiatives to provide free internet access to the Indian public. While some of these measures met with justified resistance, it is essential that we do not overlook the great potential that lies in a differential pricing of certain categories.
NDTV (21.09.2016) India is among top 10 countries globally with highest percentage of companies providing paternity and adoption leave above the statutory requirement, says a report.
The Economic Times (13.10.2016) Universal Account Number (UAN) has been made mandatory for all individuals covered under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. This means that from now on, along with the transfer requests, managing your EPF account and even PF withdrawals will become much easier than before
The Indian Express (28.09.2016) The BRICS nations today agreed to explore and pursue bilateral social security agreements, which will encourage migration of labour among the five emerging economies of the world.
forbes.com (21.11.2016) In India, public health care is free, yet years of under-investment in public health means that facilities are also grossly understaffed and under-equipped. The country also has a massive resource gap of over 4 million health workers and, to compound problems, nearly 60% of existing health workers practice in urban areas.
The Economic Times (05.12.2016) The government is considering a proposal to hike wage ceiling for coverage under social security schemes run by the retirement fund body EPFO to Rs 25,000 per month from the existing Rs 15,000, Parliament was informed today.
Hindustan Time (18.01.2017) The government is considering introducing conditional transfer of money to the accounts of pregnant women and lactating mothers instead of the current practice of giving them rations at aanganwadi centres to ensure that they get to eat healthy, nutritious food.
Times of India (23.02.2017) The Delhi high court on Monday asked the AAP government to widely publicise benefits of an old age pension scheme so that more eligible people could avail of it.
businesstoday.in (09.03.2017) The government at the centre is willing to share your rent. A new welfare scheme might soom come into existence where the urban-poor will be given rent vouchers that can be given out to the land lords.
