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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Want to know about PM's Rozgar Yojana, ask EPFO
Ludhiana: An interactive session on the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) was conducted by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) at the CICU Complex here Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The aim of the event was to create awareness among employers and employees about the benefits and incentives offered under the scheme, which is part of the Centre's broader vision to promote formal employment and economic development. Paritosh Deep Singh Sekhon, regional provident fund commissioner-II, was the chief guest at the session. He was joined by assistant PF commissioner Armaan and other senior officers from the EPFO regional office. Addressing the gathering, Sekhon elaborated on the features of the PM-VBRY scheme, which seeks to boost formal job creation by subsidising the EPF contributions for new employees. He urged all employers and employees to take full advantage of the scheme, which is being positioned as a key pillar in the Prime Minister's mission for a Viksit Bharat. EPFO officials gave a detailed presentation on the eligibility criteria, application process, and incentive structure under PM-VBRY. The scheme covers first-time EPFO-registered employees earning up to Rs 1 lakh per month and offers them financial incentives disbursed in two instalments— after six months and after one year, subject to completion of service and financial literacy training. The session saw active participation from local industry representatives and HR professionals, many of whom sought clarity on the operational aspects of the scheme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now PMVBRY will be implemented from August 1, 2025, and will continue until July 31, 2027. Sekhon concluded the session by encouraging all stakeholders to register and participate actively, stating that timely adoption of the scheme could significantly boost formal employment in Punjab and across India. BOX KNOW THE SCHEME PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) covers first-time EPFO-registered employees earning up to Rs 1 lakh per month It offers them financial incentives disbursed in two instalments — after six months and after one year, subject to completion of service and financial literacy training The scheme will be implemented from Aug 1, 2025, and will continue until July 31, 2027
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bharat should not be translated, else it will lose its identity and respect, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Calling for India to transform from 'a golden bird' to a 'lion' in the prevailing circumstances, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Sunday said that since the world understands power, the country should be powerful, economically vibrant and the height of technological prowess should be visible. 'It is necessary because the world understands power. So Bharat should become strong. It also has to become wealthy from an economic perspective,' he said. He made it clear that the country should not become strong to rule over others, but to help the world. Bhagwat said that 'Bharat' should not be translated as otherwise it would lose its identity and along with it the respect it enjoys in the world. While India is 'Bharat', Bhagwat said, 'It should be kept as such when we talk, write or speak about it, whether in public or personal spaces.' He said that the identity of Bharat is respected 'because it is Bharat'. 'Bharat is a proper noun. It should not be translated. 'India is Bharat'. That is true. But Bharat is Bharat. That is why, while talking, writing and speaking, be it personal or public, we should keep Bharat as Bharat,' he said. Speaking at the 'Gyan Sabha', a national education conference organised by the RSS-linked Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas in Kochi, Bhagwat said that 'Bharatiya' education teaches sacrifice and living for others. 'The purpose of our education and our outlook about it is unique and any education according to that would benefit not only me, but also my family and the entire world,' he said. As a result, 'Viksit or Vishwa Guru Bharat' will never be the cause of a war nor will it ever oppress or exploit anyone, he said. '… many kings came and went… Why do we remember Lord Ram?… dharma of living for everyone, connecting your development with that of everyone else… teaching this dharma is Bharatiya Shiksha. Education which teaches only selfishness is not Bharatiya Shiksha,' he also said. 'We all have to become Bharat in an attempt to bring Bharatiyata to education. It is then that Indianness will truly come to education,' he said. Bhagwat said, 'Those who do not know spirituality give incomplete knowledge of it. Struggle for existence, survival of the fittest…we have to have a contract, then only we can go together…This is not so here. In our scheme of things, irrespective of whether there is a contract or not, the world is your responsibility because the entire world has made you. This point of view should be imparted through education.' Bharat, Bhagwat said, was an embodiment of precisely this approach of interconnectedness and unity. Jatin Anand is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express. Over the last 15 years, he has covered bureaucracy & politics, crime, traffic & intelligence, the Election Commission of India & Urban Development among other beats. He is an English (Literature) graduate from Zakir Husain Delhi College, DU & specialised in Print at the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. He tweets @jatinpaul ... Read More
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
EPFO records addition of 20.06L members in May
New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 20.06 lakh members in May this year, marking the highest ever increase since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, according to an official statement issued on Monday. This figure depicts an increase of 4.79 per cent in net payroll additions during May 2025 as compared to the previous month of April. Further, the year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 2.84 per cent in net payroll additions compared to May 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO's effective outreach initiatives. Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, said, 'The EPFO has recorded an all-time high net member addition in May 2025, a testament to the growing strength of India's formal employment historic achievement is the direct result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership and the government's unwavering commitment to pro-youth, pro-worker reforms.' 'Under the Prime Minister's guidance, our focus on ease of doing business and economic empowerment is yielding tangible outcomes, and we remain dedicated to building a robust and inclusive labour ecosystem for a Viksit Bharat," he added.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
ISRO Chairman unveils plans for India's space station by 2035, human moon landing by 2040
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that India will establish its own space station by 2035 and will send an astronaut to the moon and bring them back to Earth independently by 2040. Dr. Narayanan was speaking as the chief guest at the convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) here on Sunday. He highlighted the significant strides India has made in the fields of space and technology, noting that the country is emerging as a global leader by placing strong emphasis on innovation and research. 'By 2035, we are going to build our own space station, and by 2040 we are going to send our own human being—our brother or sister—to the moon,' he said, addressing the gathering of students, their parents, and faculty members of the premier institute. Dr. Narayanan recalled how India's space programme began modestly, with the launch of a 17-metre rocket that could carry only 35 kilograms. Today, he noted, the country is building rockets as tall as 40-storey buildings, capable of lifting payloads of up to 74,000 kilograms. He added that the Aditya mission has made India one of only four countries to send satellites to study the Sun, and it has provided an abundance of valuable data to the scientific community. 'ISRO also successfully conducted a docking experiment this year, placing India among the few nations capable of performing such advanced space maneuvers,' he said. Looking ahead, Dr. Narayanan said India is preparing for a Venus orbiter mission and is in the process of launching several rockets and satellites, with strong involvement from numerous start-ups working in the space sector. 'What began as a humble effort, where rockets were transported on bicycles, has now witnessed phenomenal growth. Today, the entire world is watching us. By 2040, India will be on par with any other country in the field of space technology,' he asserted, adding that ISRO's efforts will also contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. During the convocation, a total of 206 degrees were conferred, including 183 Bachelor of Technology ( 19 Master of Technology ( and four Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
ISRO Chairman unveils plans for India's space station by 2035, moon landing by 2040
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that India will establish its own space station by 2035 and will send an astronaut to the moon and bring them back to Earth independently by 2040. Dr. Narayanan was speaking as the chief guest at the convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) here on Sunday. He highlighted the significant strides India has made in the fields of space and technology, noting that the country is emerging as a global leader by placing strong emphasis on innovation and research. 'By 2035, we are going to build our own space station, and by 2040 we are going to send our own human being—our brother or sister—to the moon,' he said, addressing the gathering of students, their parents, and faculty members of the premier institute. Dr. Narayanan recalled how India's space programme began modestly, with the launch of a 17-metre rocket that could carry only 35 kilograms. Today, he noted, the country is building rockets as tall as 40-storey buildings, capable of lifting payloads of up to 74,000 kilograms. He added that the Aditya mission has made India one of only four countries to send satellites to study the Sun, and it has provided an abundance of valuable data to the scientific community. 'ISRO also successfully conducted a docking experiment this year, placing India among the few nations capable of performing such advanced space maneuvers,' he said. Looking ahead, Dr. Narayanan said India is preparing for a Venus orbiter mission and is in the process of launching several rockets and satellites, with strong involvement from numerous start-ups working in the space sector. 'What began as a humble effort, where rockets were transported on bicycles, has now witnessed phenomenal growth. Today, the entire world is watching us. By 2040, India will be on par with any other country in the field of space technology,' he asserted, adding that ISRO's efforts will also contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. During the convocation, a total of 206 degrees were conferred, including 183 Bachelor of Technology ( 19 Master of Technology ( and four Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
