India Inc hails PM's social security initiatives

Last Updated: Saturday, May 9, 2015, 20:45

The schemes are expected to address the issue of very low coverage of life or accident insurance and old age income in the country.

PM to launch 3 mega social security schemes tomorrow

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 17:55

After Jan Dhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch tomorrow three mega social security initiatives -- one pension and two insurance schemes.

India's retirement savings, income index improves: Report

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 16:45

India's retirement savings and income system index has improved over the last year and the performance is likely to improve significantly as pension coverage of the unorganised sector increases, says a report.

Social security benefits to unorganised sector workers: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 16:06

Government on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that it has initiated steps to provide social security benefits to workers in the unorganised sector.

Govt to give Rs 2,065 cr more to Swavalamban pension scheme

Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 17:39

In a move that will benefit 70 lakh unorganised sector workers, the Centre on Thursday approved an additional support of Rs 2,065 crore to Swavalamban Scheme, a pension programme, and also extended the funding support to subscribers for another two years.

Rs 1,000 pension aid to informal sector workers

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 13:24

The government today approved a Rs 1,000 per annum pension assistance to unorganised sector workers to inculcate the habit of savings among this population of over 300 million.