RS passes bill to ensure rights of HIV/AIDS patients New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) A crucial bill to ensure equal rights to people afflicted by HIV and AIDS in getting treatment, admission in educational institutions and jobs, was passed by the Rajya Sabha today. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)… Read More »
48,998 Complaints register against e-commerce companies during April 2016-February 2017 The number of complaints against e-commerce companies, as registered in the National Consumer Helpline, over the last three years are as under: Call received at National Consumer Helpline in e-commerce Sector Year Calls May 2014 – March 2015 16919 April 2015 – March 2016 28331… Read More »
Online Portal for Complaints The integrated portal www.consumerhelpline.gov.in registers all kinds for consumer complaints including complaints related to Electricity, Water etc. Complaints can be registered through telephonic calls received at the National Consumer Helpline Toll free No. 1XXX-XX-4000 or short code 14404, SMS on 91-8130009809, and Consumer App, in addition to directly registering on the… Read More »
The Union Government has decided to make timely payment of accumulations under the Savings Fund of the Central Government Employee Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) The Union Government has decided that in all cases where the service of the retiring Central Government employees has been verified, payment of the accumulation under Savings Fund of Central Government… Read More »
Several relaxations brought in GP Fund rules In a major relief for government employees, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has announced several relaxations in General Provident Fund Rules, with liberalization and simplification, particularly relating to advances and withdrawals by the subscriber/ employee. According to the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development… Read More »
Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) to be merged with State Bank of India (SBI) to ensure greater banking services outreach to a larger number of women, at a faster pace Union Government is committed to enhance the access to financial services to the population at large and women in particular The Government of India has decided to… Read More »
Employees’ Enrolment Campaign launched by EPFO to extend social security benefits to all eligible workers An Employees’ Enrolment Campaign has been launched by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation during the period 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2017, in order to extend social security benefits to all the eligible workers in the country. During the Campaign, various financial incentives are… Read More »
“Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi” medical services launched for ESIC beneficiaries of Delhi/Noida on pilot basis Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched the “Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi” medical services for ESIC beneficiaries of Delhi/Noida on a pilot basis w.e.f 1st November, 2016. Under this scheme Insured Persons (IPs) and their families may seek primary medical care services… Read More »
Review of implementation of SEZ Policy Ongoing review and reform, as necessary, of Government policy and procedure is inherent to Public Policy. The Government, on the basis of inputs/suggestions received from stakeholders on the policy and operational framework of the SEZ Scheme, periodically reviews the policy and operational framework of SEZs and takes necessary measures… Read More »
Resolution of Stressed Assets by Banks Total Stressed Assets (Gross Non Performing Assets and Restructured Standard Advances) of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) was Rs.9.64 lakh crore as on Dec 31, 2016 and Reduction in NPAs- due to actual recoveries (April to Dec) for SCBs are Rs.46,245 crore at the end of Dec 31, 2016 for… Read More »