Category Archives: Knowledge

FAQ’s on Right to Information Act 2005

By | November 26, 2015

When did the Right to Information Act, 2005 come into force? The Right to Information Act came into force fully on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment i.e., 15th June, 2005). Some provisions came into force with immediate effect viz. obligations of public authorities [Section 4(1)], designation of Public Information Officers and… Read More »

FAQ’s on National Pension System for retirement planning

By | November 26, 2015

1. What is retirement planning and how to ensure an independent life even when one retires from active work life? Retirement planning involves disciplined saving, vigilant investment to build a sufficient retirement corpus and its judicious drawdown in the post-retirement phase.  This is achieved by joining a pension/retirement plan at an early stage in one’s life… Read More »

Govt of India Schemes for Handicrafts

By | November 25, 2015

How many schemes are formulated by Govt of India for Indian Handicrafts  ? 1. Baba Sahab Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas yojna. 2. Design & Technology up-gradation scheme. 3. Marketing Support & Services Scheme. 4. Human Resources Development Scheme. 5. Handicrafts Artisan comprehensive Welfare Scheme. 6. Research & Development Scheme. How are the schemes being implemented? Proposals… Read More »

PRAVASI BHARATIYA BIMA YOJANA

By | November 25, 2015

INSURANCE POLICY PRAVASI BHARATIYA BIMA YOJANA In an effort to safeguard the interests of the emigrant workers, the Government of India had initially introduced the “Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana, 2003”, an insurance scheme compulsory for those emigrants who need Emigration Clearance from POEs. After considering the effectiveness of the scheme, the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana… Read More »

Emigration from India : FAQ’s

By | November 25, 2015

What is Emigration ? Emigration means the departure of any person from India for employment (whether or not under an agreement, with or without the assistance of a registered Recruiting Agent or employer) in any country or place outside India. The Indian Emigrant  Emigration of Indian workers to other countries has been an ongoing process… Read More »