Labour ministry expands ESIC health check-up pilot to 15 cities
It is objective of the 'Fit India' movement that all should be healthy in the country, the minister stated.
Feb 12, 2022, 17:54 PM IST
Modi ministry reshuffle: Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya resigns
Bandaru Dattatreya is MP from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Sep 01, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
Bill to double tax-free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh in monsoon session
Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has said the bill which seeks to double the tax-free gratuity ceiling to Rs 20 lakh is likely to be pushed for passage in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, beginning July 17.
Jul 09, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Affirming goal of child labour-free society, India ratifies global conventions
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, the indefatigable activist for children`s rights, said India`s ratification of the two ILO conventions was a "very happy moment for me."
Jun 14, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
No home construction by EPFO, to act as facilitator: Bandaru Dattatreya
Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday clarified that the retirement fund body EPFO will not construct houses, but become a facilitator for its over four crore members so that they can buy homes.
May 08, 2017, 18:46 PM IST
Govt ratifies 8.65% rate of interest on EPF deposits for FY17
The government has ratified 8.65 per cent rate of interest on EPF deposits for 2016-17 which would now be credited into the accounts of members of the retirement fund body EPFO.
Apr 27, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
PF deposits to fetch 8.65% interest for fiscal 2016-17
The Finance Ministry is believed to have permitted the Labour Ministry to go ahead with 8.65 percent rate of interest on employees' provident fund for 2016-17, which will benefit over four crore EPFO members.
Apr 16, 2017, 11:26 AM IST
EPFO to provide 8.65% interest on EPF for FY'17: Bandaru Dattatreya
About 4 crore subscribers of EPFO will get 8.65 per cent interest on provident fund deposits for 2016-17, as decided by the organisation's trustees in December, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said on Thursday.
Apr 13, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
EPFO defers decision on hike in ETF investments
The board of retirement fund body EPFO on Wednesday deferred the proposal to raise investment in stock market to 15 per cent of its investible deposits from current 10 percent.
Apr 12, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
Centre to soon amend Payment of Wages Act: Labour Minister
In order to ensure that workers receive their salaries either through cheques or directly in their bank accounts, Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya on Sunday said the Centre would soon amend the Payment of Wages Act.
Dec 11, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Pledging PF to buy low cost homes to be reality next year
Over four crore subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO would be able to pledge their provident fund to buy houses and use their accounts to pay equated monthly instalments (EMIs) from next fiscal.
Oct 02, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
Govt wants unions to reconsider their strike plan
The government on Friday called upon central trade unions to reconsider their decision to go ahead with their proposed nation-wide strike on September 2.
Aug 26, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
EPFO may invest up to 12% in equity markets: Bandaru Dattatreya
Buoyed by strong stock markets, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has said the Employees Provident Fund Organisation may invest up to 12 per cent of its investable amount in equities over a period of time.
Jul 17, 2016, 14:58 PM IST
EPFO to consider housing scheme for members in June
Retirement fund body EPFO is working on a proposal to provide low cost housing to its over five crore subscribers.
May 22, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Facing protest over lowering of EPF interest rate, Labour Minister to meet Arun Jaitley
Facing strong protest from the trade unions over reduction in EPF interest rate, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said on Thursday that he will discuss the issue with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Apr 28, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
Review pictorial warning on beedi packets: Labour Minister to JP Nadda
Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya today urged Health Minister J P Nadda to reconsider the mandated pictorial warnings covering 85 percent of the packaging space on beedi packets, a move that threatens the livelihood of 1.50 crore workers
Apr 21, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
FM Arun Jaitley to respond on taxing of EPF withdrawals in Parliament: Labour Minister
Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya today said he is holding discussions on the controversial budget proposal to tax EPF withdrawals with the Finance Ministry and government will reveal final details on the issue during the debate on Budget.
Mar 06, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
FM to respond on taxing of EPF withdrawals in Parl: Dattatreya
Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya today said he is holding discussions on the controversial budget proposal to tax EPF withdrawals with the Finance Ministry and government will reveal final details on the issue during the debate on Budget.
Mar 05, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
EPF taxation: Labour Minister says govt in discussion with stakeholders
Clarifying on EPF taxation issue, Labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya on Wednesday said that the government is in discussion with stakeholders and is considering all aspects.
Mar 02, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
EPFO money in equities is long-term investment: Dattatreya
The state-run pension fund's Central Board of Trustees (CBT) would be asked to speed up the investment process, Union Minister of State for Labour Bandaru Dattatreya said here.
Aug 08, 2015, 22:03 PM IST
