NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions to accelerate the creation of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at…
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“PDUNASS Hosts Workshop on Corporate Insolvency”
New Delhi, February 12: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) organised a focused half-day workshop on the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, aimed at strengthening the institutional preparedness of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Focus on Insolvency…
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Shashi Tharoor Calls for Humane Governance Reform
New Delhi: Senior parliamentarian Dr Shashi Tharoor has called for a fundamental rethink of India’s governance model, urging public institutions to view governance not merely as administrative compliance but as a moral contract between the State and its citizens. Delivering the keynote address at the 24th edition of “Reimagining Governance:…
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India to Conduct Nationwide Survey on Migration 2026–27
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has announced a comprehensive Survey on Migration scheduled between July 2026 and June 2027. This nationwide survey aims to capture detailed data on migration patterns, reasons for movement, seasonal trends, return migration, and employment profiles of…
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Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana Support Till 2031
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s social security framework, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) till the financial year 2030-31. The decision also includes an extension of government funding support for promotional and developmental…
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PDUNASS Launches EPFO Training on Legal Management & IBC
New Delhi, 20 January 2026: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) commenced a five-day training programme on Legal Management & Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 for officers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Scheduled from 19th to 23rd January 2026, the programme aims to…
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Union Labour Minister Inaugurates Regional Conference on Labour Codes
Goa, 7 January 2026: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually inaugurated a two-day Regional Level Conference in Goa. The event marks the first in a series of six regional conferences planned across India to facilitate the effective implementation of the four…
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SPREE 2025 Extended Till Jan 31, 2026: ESIC Gives Employers Relief
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025 by one month, providing employers additional time to register under the ESI Act without facing inspections or past financial liabilities. The scheme, initially scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2025,…
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Gig Workers Announce Nationwide Strike on Dec 25, 31
New Delhi: Delivery workers across India have announced a nationwide strike on December 25 and December 31, 2025, demanding fair pay, improved safety measures, and social security protections. The coordinated protest is expected to disrupt operations across food delivery, quick commerce, and e-commerce platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon,…
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PF Commissioner Speaks at APFC Orientation Valedictory
New Delhi: The three-week Orientation Programme for newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs), Batch-II, concluded at PDUNASS on December 12, 2025. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) marked the successful conclusion of its three-week Orientation Programme for newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs), Batch-II, with a valedictory ceremony…