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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
EPS-95 pensioners' grievances conveyed to Union Minister
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat met Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Wednesday and apprised him of long-standing grievances of EPS-95 pensioners, particularly of those retired from the PSU and private sector establishments in Visakhapatnam. Highlighting numerous representations received from retired employees in this regard, the MP underlined the need to revise pension benefits and expedite settlement of dues. Among other issues, the MP spoke about discrepancies in PF records, delayed settlements, and how they impact financial and emotional wellbeing of the retired and serving workers. Responding to the concerns, the Union Minister assured that the Central government was considering an announcement to set a minimum pension for all EPS pensioners, and that a decision in this regard would be expected soon. Keeping the upcoming Khelo India Martial Arts Games in view, Sribharat pitched in for setting up a Centre of Excellence in Martial Arts in Visakhapatnam and submitted a formal proposal for the same. The proposed facility is aimed at enhancing sports infrastructure in the region and nurturing athletic talent through advanced training systems. 'The centre will position Vizag as a hub for martial arts excellence and contribute to India's sporting aspirations,' the MP mentioned.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh CM to meet Union Ministers to discuss state project, funds
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will undertake a two-day visit to New Delhi on July 15 and 16 to meet several Union Ministers to discuss key state development projects and central funding support. The Chief Minister will focus on a wide range of issues, including the ongoing projects in Andhra Pradesh, the release of pending funds, the Polavaram–Banakacharla connectivity initiative, and matters related to the Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. He will also seek greater coordination and assistance from the Centre to accelerate infrastructure and welfare efforts in the state. He is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, NITI Aayog member Dr V.K. Saraswat, and the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Chandrababu Naidu will depart from Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada, on Tuesday (July 15) morning and arrive in Delhi at 11:45 a.m. According to his itinerary released by the Chief Minister's Office, he will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at 1 p.m. CM Naidu will call on NITI Aayog member Dr V.K. Saraswat at 2.30 p.m. at 1-Janpath, the Chief Minister's residence. This will be followed by a meeting with the Delhi Metro MD to discuss proposed Metro rail projects in the state. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President will deliver a speech at a memorial event for former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao at Teen Murti Marg at 3.30 p.m. Naidu will meet with Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at 7 p.m. the same day. On Wednesday (July 16), he will meet Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya at 10 a.m. On the same day at 2:30 p.m., he will meet with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil at Jal Shakti Bhavan. The Chief Minister will meet with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 4.30 p.m. the same day. He will stay overnight in Delhi on the 16th and return to Amaravati on the morning of July 17, departing from Delhi at 9:30 a.m.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister promises to return Indiramma houses to dispossessed
Hyderabad: Minister for Labour and Employment Vivek Venkatswamy has promised to return the Indiramma houses that were allegedly seized during the BRS regime. The Minister, who took part in the weekly face-to-face programme for the first time after taking charge at Gandhi Bhavan, received several grievances concerning different departments. Amongst those he also accepted the complaints regarding alleged dispossession of Indiramma householders during the BRS regime. The victims accused that the authorities during the previous government had snatched away their entitlements. Speaking at the program, Vivek said that he has received requests from the people of various districts. He said that he has been aware of the people's problems and has spoken to the Collectors regarding the issues. He said that he has communicated to the Vikarabad Collector about the land issues of Dalits and that they will be resolved in coordination with the concerned departments. 'I spoke to Vikarabad and Hyderabad collectors on double bedroom houses and Dalit issues. People from various districts submitted applications. After speaking to officials of concerned departments some applications are being resolved on the spot. This is a good program, as this will show the pulse of the people on the government. People have not had a chance to talk to ministers for the last 10 years, but in this government people can directly visit the Minister,' he said.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India pushes for social security pacts in all FTAs
India might soon enter into a social security agreement (SSA) with the US as the two nations are intensely engaging to seal a bilateral trade agreement. Going forward, such agreements could become an integral part of all free trade agreements (FTAs), including those currently under negotiation, top sources in the Ministry of Labour and Employment confirmed on Wednesday. Sources familiar with the deliberations said that the issue was already discussed in a recent meeting between Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. "It has also been taken up with the US, but it is not clear as of now if the US will accept India's demand," one of the sources said. An SSA is a reciprocal arrangement between two or more countries under which an employee on a foreign assignment is not required to contribute to the host country's social security fund but still receives the full benefit of their employment period for pension calculation. Additionally, employers are saved from making double social security contributions on behalf of their workers. However, such Indian workers abroad are required to obtain a Certificate of Coverage (CoC) from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which helps them avoid paying social security contributions in the countries where they are posted. The EPFO has been authorised to issue the Certificate of Coverage to employees posted in nations that have signed an agreement with India. India currently has social security agreements with over 20 countries, including Germany, France, Canada, Japan, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, and Australia. The recently concluded India-UK free trade agreement also includes a double contribution convention that provides a three-year exemption from social security contributions for Indian professionals temporarily working in the UK. "This will be of great help to Indians working temporarily in the UK, and the plan is to now include such a social security agreement in negotiations for all FTAs," the source added. India is currently negotiating free trade agreements with many countries, including the European Union. Furthermore, the country has emerged as a major source of skilled manpower, especially in IT and IT-enabled services, and such an agreement could significantly benefit Indian professionals working abroad. The move has been triggered by a substantial increase in India's social security coverage over the last 10 years, with the country approaching developed nations' levels, thus gaining enough confidence to negotiate on SSAs even with major economies.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
EPFO auto claim limit raised to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh: Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the limit for auto settlement of claims to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh, Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. This means over 7.4 crore subscribers of the retirement fund body can now withdraw their funds through advance claims up to Rs 5 lakh for education, illness, marriage and housing without any further intervention. 'The limit for auto settlement of the EPFO claims has been increased to Rs 5 lakh. Such claims will get cleared within three days like the process for auto claims at present,' Mandaviya said. 'This growth highlights EPFO's strong focus on automation and delivering faster, more efficient services to its members,' he said. The auto-claim settlement process, which is the automatic processing of claims without any human intervention for advance claims, was first introduced in April 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic for illness or hospital advances. Then, the Ministry of Labour and Employment had expanded the categories for auto-claim settlement to include education, marriage and housing. In May 2024, the EPFO approved the hike in the ceiling for auto-mode settlement of advance claims for education, marriage and housing to Rs 1 lakh from Rs 50,000. In the financial year 2024-25, the EPFO processed a record 2.34 crore advance claims through auto-settlement, a 161 per cent increase compared to 89.52 lakh claims in financial year 2023-24, the Minister said. Almost 59 per cent of all advance claims in 2024-25 were settled through the auto mode as compared to 31 per cent in 2023-24, he said. In the first 2.5 months of the ongoing financial year 2025-26, EPFO has auto-settled 76.52 lakh claims, constituting 70 per cent of all the advance claims settled so far, he said. Aanchal Magazine is Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and reports on the macro economy and fiscal policy, with a special focus on economic science, labour trends, taxation and revenue metrics. With over 13 years of newsroom experience, she has also reported in detail on macroeconomic data such as trends and policy actions related to inflation, GDP growth and fiscal arithmetic. Interested in the history of her homeland, Kashmir, she likes to read about its culture and tradition in her spare time, along with trying to map the journeys of displacement from there. ... Read More
