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India must diversify export markets, strengthen service economy to counter
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking about the challenges facing India's export-dependent sectors, Dawra highlighted concerns for labour-intensive industries, including electronics, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and leather goods, that could be significantly impacted by changing trade dynamics.
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Employment Linked Incentive scheme expected to generate over 3.5 crore job
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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Centre set to increase limit for auto settlement of PF withdrawal from Rs
Updated : 12 months ago IST
To expand the 'Ease of Living' of its 7.5 crore members, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to enhance the auto settlement of advanced claim (ASAC) limit by five times from currently Rs 1 lakh, sources told ANI.
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Gig workers to be covered under Ayushman Bharat, preparations for scheme r
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Gig workers and their families will be covered under Ayushman Bharat and will get health coverage of Rs 5 lakh. Preparations to provide the benefits of Ayushman Bharat to gig and platform workers are almost complete, Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Labour and Employment Ministry, told ANI in an exc
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Employment Linked Incentive Scheme in final approval stage: Labour Secreta
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Employment Linked Incentive Scheme (ELI) is ready to roll. The scheme is ready and in a stage of final approval, said Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Labour and Employment Ministry in an exclusive Interview with ANI.
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EPFO to integrate UPI, expand pension access, and enhance EPI benefits: La
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce UPI integration for claims processing, a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing transaction time, Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Monday.
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From May end withdraw your PF through UPI, ATM: Labour Secretary
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Speaking exclusively with ANI, Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, revealed that PF members will soon be able to withdraw funds through UPI and ATM by the end of May or June this year.
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India showcases its learnings in promoting labour welfare, social justice
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by Secretary Dawra, made several interventions on key issues, showcasing India's achievements, learnings, and perspectives to advance the shared agenda of promoting labour welfare, social justice, and quality employment generation globally.
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Achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 crucial for Viksit Bh
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Achieving 70 per cent female workforce participation by 2047 is crucial for building a Viksit Bharat, as it can unlock significant economic potential and drive national growth, said Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Wednesday in New Delhi.
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Withdraw your PF directly from ATMs starting next year: Labour secretary
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Starting next year, EPFO subscribers will be able to withdraw their provident funds directly from ATMs, secretary at labour secretary Sumita Dawra told ANI.
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Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra reviews various aspects of EPFO
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a statement that several significant matters were before the committee for deliberations, recommendations, and approvals.
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BRICS Labour Ministers' declaration calls for lifelong professional educat
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Declaration recognised the need for developing: comprehensive strategies for life-long learning, vocational guidance, continuous professional education; modernisation of employment services; ensuring safe working conditions; welfare of the platform workers; and bolstering robust social s
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