Fisheries
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana' (PMMSY) to promote sustainable fisheries development and provide social security to fishermen. The scheme, with an investment of Rs.20,050 crore, offers group accidental insurance coverage for marine and inland fishermen,
Domestic Workers
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched the eShram portal to register unorganised workers, including domestic workers, providing them with a Universal Account Number (UAN). As of July 2025, over 30.94 crore workers are registered. The eShram portal serves as a 'One-Stop-Solution' for accessing various social
ESIC
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE 2025, a scheme aimed at expanding social security coverage under the ESI Act. Active from July 1 to December 31, 2025, it allows unregistered employers and employees, including temporary workers, to enroll without inspections or past dues. The initiative simplifies the
Employment Linked Incentive
The Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme aimed at enhancing job creation, employability, and social security across all sectors, particularly in manufacturing. The scheme will provide first-time employees with one month's wage (up to Rs 15,000) and offer incentives to employers for creating
Employment Linked Incentive
The Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme aimed at enhancing job creation, employability, and social security across all sectors, particularly in manufacturing. The scheme will provide first-time employees with one month's wage (up to Rs 15,000) and offer incentives to employers for creating
Unified Pension Scheme
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that Central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme will now receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, addressing a long-standing demand for parity in retirement benefits. This move reflects the government's commitment to social security for all employees under the National Pension
Modi Government
The Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights its achievements in labour welfare, social security, and public healthcare as the Government of India marks 11 years under Prime Minister Modi. Key institutions in Hyderabad, such as the EPFO Regional Office and ESIC Medical College, showcase advancements in service delivery and healthcare.
C CARES Version 2.0
Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, launched C CARES Version 2.0, a web portal designed to streamline Provident Fund and Pension disbursement for coal sector workers. Developed by C-DAC, the portal enhances transparency and efficiency, allowing real-time tracking of claims and direct benefit transfers to