The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a flagship social security initiative of the Government of India, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 8 crore total gross enrolments.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred Rs 1227.27 Crores to the accounts of over 1.11 crore beneficiaries under Bihar Social Security Pension Schemes, through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) today.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday expressed his satisfaction after social security beneficiaries thanked him for increasing their pension amount from ₹400 to ₹1,100 per month.
Data published by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Security indicates that hundreds of residents and professionals were assisted by the center's staff, 110 of whom did so through emotional support over the phone.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new scheme called the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to promote job creation and improve social security on Tuesday.
Around 94 crore citizens are now covered under at least one social protection benefit, with expectations to surpass the 100-crore mark upon verification of additional schemes.
"All beneficiaries will get pension at the increased rate from the month of July. It will be ensured that this amount is sent to the account of all beneficiaries on the 10th of the month. This will help 1 crore 9 lakh 69 thousand 255 beneficiaries a lot. The elderly are a precious part of so
The CM transferred the 25th installment of the Ladli Behna Yojana -- totaling Rs 1,551.44 crore -- to 1.27 crore beneficiaries, Rs 341 crore to 56.68 lakh beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme, Rs 39.14 crore to 27 lakh women as LPG refilling subsidy under PM Ujjwala Yojana
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended the accused Senior Social Security Assistant (SSSA), EPFO Regional Office, Berhampur, District Ganjam, Odisha, while accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000/- from the complainant, said the agency.
The Delhi Government will soon unveil a new excise policy aimed at making liquor distribution transparent, accountable, and modern, while prioritising social welfare and protecting vulnerable communities, according to an official statement.
India has achieved a milestone in the realm of social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. According to the latest data from the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) ILOSTAT database, India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2