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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
All ESIC hospitals with 200 beds to be medical colleges: Labour minister
New Delhi: Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said the Centre would upgrade all hospitals of the Employees' State Insurance Corporations (ESIC) with 200 beds or more into full-fledged medical colleges, part of an ongoing expansion drive. The government also proposes to reserve 40% of seats in these medical colleges for wards of employees with ESIC's health insurance cover, the minister said, inaugurating a 30-bed facility at Kala Amb in Himachal Pradesh. The state-backed ESIC, which provides free, no-cash-ceiling healthcare to enrolled workers across the country, is in the process of setting up medical colleges in Mumbai's Andheri, Delhi's Basaidarapur, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Naroda-Bapunagar in Gujarat, Noida and Varanasi. 'Forty per cent of seats in these institutions will be reserved for the wards of insured persons, ensuring greater educational opportunities for workers' families,' Mandaviya said. The ESIC, set up under the Employees' State Insurance Act 1948, covers all formal-sector workers with a monthly salary of ₹21,000 or less. The ESIC currently runs 165 hospitals countrywide, including medical colleges, and a chain of 1,574 dispensaries, but these aren't sufficient to cover workers in all districts of the country. Under an expansion drive, the ESIC's coverage was recently extended to 15 additional districts, following which the organisation now covers 689 districts in the country, of which 586 are fully covered, HT had reported on April 1. India's public spending on health, although on an increasing trend, is still below the national target of 2.5% of gross domestic product or GDP and stands at about 1.9%, according to the government's Economy Survey 2024-25. Built at a cost of around ₹100 crore, the Kala Amb 30-bed facility is estimated to benefit over 100,000 beneficiaries with healthcare services for residents of Sirmaur and neighbouring districts in major specialties such as general medicine, surgery, gynaecology and orthopaedics etc. Last month, the minister had inaugurated the ESIC's 200-bed multi-specialty hospital in Ranchi, which will serve a key industrial belt, part of a plan to build 20 such facilities to strengthen and expand social security for nearly 30.72 million eligible beneficiaries.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
25th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle to be commemorated as special Tiranga Rally
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): A landmark 25th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, termed Tiranga Rally, is set for Sunday, across the nation. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead this special edition in the national capital, scheduled at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. With World Bicycle Day scheduled for Sunday's event will not only reinforce the message of cycling's big role in fitness but also serve as a collective tribute to India's armed forces. A footfall of over 1,200 cyclists in the national capital is expected and simultaneously, over 2,000 locations across the nation will lend hand in organising events this Sunday, according to a press release from SAI Media. As part of the event, the Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampati, will flag off the Bhubaneswar edition of the Tiranga Rally, further signifying the pan-India importance of the initiative. Joining the Delhi leg of the rally alongside Mansukh Mandaviya will be prominent personalities from sports and entertainment, including Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt, international wrestler Sarita Mor, Bollywood actor Sharvari, and former cricketer and selector Saba Karim. A host of activities, which include some significant project launches, are planned in the presence of Mandaviya. The Tiranga Rally will mark a high point in the Fit India movement's efforts to make fitness accessible, inclusive, and patriotic. With roads across the nation turning into open-air cycling tracks and families, students, influencers, and senior citizens joining in, the initiative is building a culture of health that spreads over various demographics and scenic locations in the country. Since its inception in December 2024, the Sundays on Cycle initiative has witnessed phenomenal reach--having touched over 5,500 locations and seeing participation from more than 3 lakh citizens. The movement has also garnered over 3.44 billion digital impressions, with support pouring in from icons like Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Emraan Hashmi, John Abraham, Imtiaz Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, and the legendary Dara Singh, among others. Several Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres as well as Khelo India Centres (KICs) feature community-focused fitness activities such as zumba, rope-skipping, guided yoga sessions, and free health check-ups by experts from the National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR) during the Sundays on Cycle events. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mandaviya outlines five-pronged strategy to help India become a Viksit Bharat in 2047
Labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya outlined a five-pronged strategy that includes a citizen-centric growth model, an enabling environment for inclusive and sustainable development, leveraging India's demographic dividend , skilling India's youth and nurturing a culture of innovation, responsibility, and national pride, to help transform India into a developed nation by 2047. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Annual Business Summit 2025 on Friday, Mandaviya called for a collaborative approach between government, industry and academia to impart skills training to India's youth to cater to the global demand for a skilled workforce. 'Cluster-based industrial training institutes (ITIs) are being developed, where industry-relevant skills will be taught to trainees under the hub and spoke model' Mandaviya said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In La Soukra (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo According to Mandiaviya, the 6-7% economic growth witnessed in India leads to wealth creation, increased purchasing power, job creation, and enhanced productivity. India is one of the world's best investment destinations because of its large democracy, transparent judiciary, rising purchasing power, large market and skilled workforce, said. Live Events 'Government's vision is grounded in India's demographic strength and cultural legacy. It is committed to leverage the nation's demographic advantage, as 65% of India's population is below the age of 35,' he said. 'This young population holds immense potential to drive growth across all sectors of the economy, towards which a focused effort is required to channelise this energy effectively,' he added. Mandaviya reiterated the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) will create job opportunities for 10 million youth in 'downstream companies' in the next five years. Citing the Reserve Bank of India data, Mandaviya said 170 million employment opportunities were created across India in a decade compared to 45 million in the decade earlier.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
India created 17 cr jobs in last decade: Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi: Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said India has created 17 crore job opportunities in the last one decade compared to 4.5 crore employment in the preceding decade. The BJP came to power in 2014, and the UPA regime was from 2004 to 2014. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 , Mandaviya said the unemployment rate in the country is 3.2 per cent, which is around the same level in the developed world. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 18 Most Beautiful Hotel Swimming Pools You'll Wish You Could Dive Into! 12facts Click Here Undo It means employment is available because India has become an investment destination, he stated. "In the last decade, 17 crore job opportunities opened in India. Earlier in the previous decade, 4.5 crore jobs were created," he said. Live Events He further explained that India became an investment destination in the world because it is a transparent democracy and the judiciary is delivering justice based on merit. Besides, he stated that consumers' purchasing power is increasing in India and emerging as a big market. That is why global investors want to invest here in India, he pointed out. He said there would be an ' Education to Employment Lounge ' in every university in the country, which would be run by industry bodies, and logistics would be provided by the central government. "I will run the platform in collaboration with the government, industry bodies and universities. All youth will get job opportunities according to their qualification in this career lounge," he said. The minister stressed the need for skill development according to industry demand, saying that industry bodies like CII can help the government a lot in training people as well as share details about their requirements. He explained that according to the skill requirement of the industry, the universities or educational institutions will train the youth and certify them, which would eventually help them get jobs. The minister was of the view that job creation would help in reaping demographic dividends and achieving the ultimate goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 when the nation will be celebrating 100 years of independence.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
EPFO 3.0 to launch with UPI integration and ATM withdrawals: Launch date, features and all you need to know
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members are in for a big breather in terms of ease of use and convenience from June of this year. A major digital overhaul is on the cards for India's retirement savings system as EPFO prepares to launch its next-generation platform, EPFO 3.0, starting on June 1, 2025. With over 9 crore active members, the organisation is now set to make provident fund access easier, faster, and more in sync with the digital upgrade comes on the heels of Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's earlier statement confirming that the rollout would take place between May and June 2025. The new platform marks a significant shift in how EPF services are delivered. It is backed by a modern IT infrastructure aimed at reducing paperwork and manual processing. Let's dive deeper into the details of the upcoming 3.0: Launch dateStarting June 1, 2025, a wave of important financial changes are set to roll out across India, bringing updates that will affect everything from personal savings to credit card regulations and access to provident fund accounts. At the heart of these developments is the much-anticipated launch of EPFO 3.0, EPFO's newly upgraded digital platform. Designed to make the system more user-friendly and efficient, EPFO 3.0 will be rolled out on June 1, Aside from the EPFO update, June will bring a number of other financial changes. Major banks such as HDFC, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are tweaking credit card rules, while consumers must also keep an eye on upcoming deadlines for Aadhaar updates, TDS certificate issuance, and special FD scheme 3.0 upcoming featuresUPI and ATM withdrawals: One of the most anticipated features of EPFO 3.0 is the introduction of ATM-like access to EPF funds. At present, withdrawing money from your Provident Fund (PF) account typically means filing an online claim and then patiently waiting for approval from an EPFO field office — a process that can often stretch over several days, if not weeks. But that's all set to change. With the introduction of UPI integration and ATM-based withdrawal facilities, the entire process is about to become far quicker and considerably more the new system, members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will no longer need to endure lengthy delays. Instead, they'll be able to access up to Rs 1 lakh almost instantly. Additionally, they'll be able to transfer funds to their bank accounts on the spot, bypassing the usual claim-processing essence, the days of cumbersome withdrawal procedures are correction: Another major advantage of the upgraded system is the shift to digital self-service options. Members will now be able to update account details such as their name, date of birth, or contact information online, without having to submit forms or visit an EPFO support these updates securely, the new system will feature OTP-based verification, streamlining the process and ensuring data accuracy with minimal addition, the EPFO is introducing a revamped grievance redressal system to handle complaints more efficiently. With a digital interface and better tracking, the new mechanism is expected to deliver quicker resolutions and reduce frustration among with other schemes: EPFO 3.0 is also being positioned as a gateway to wider social protection, with plans to integrate other government schemes such as the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). This integration could significantly benefit workers in the unorganised and informal sectors, bringing multiple financial safety nets under one platform.
