Social Security

Open NPS account with your wife's name to get guaranteed Rs 44,793 every month; Check out the way here

You can deposit money every month or yearly as per your convenience in the New Pension System (NPS) account. You can open an NPS account in the name of your wife with just Rs 1,000.

Aug 13, 2022, 20:20 PM IST

Government announces additional benefits under EPFO, ESIC schemes

These benefits include pension for dependents of insured persons with Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) who died due to COVID-19 and hike in maximum sum assured under the group insurance scheme Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI), run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 6 lakh.

May 30, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

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.

Jan 24, 2017, 15:52 PM IST

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.

Aug 16, 2015, 18:53 PM IST

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.

Aug 15, 2015, 22:39 PM IST

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.

Aug 15, 2015, 18:56 PM IST

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.

Aug 09, 2015, 14:38 PM IST