Ipo Singh, Author at IPOSingh

Assam Govt launches Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan; to benefit 30 lakh women entrepreneurs

April 2, 2025 by Ipo Singh

Assam Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan

The Assam government has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA)’ scheme to empower women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing them with the financial support to become micro-rural entrepreneurs and Lakhpati Baideu (Lakhpati Didi). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa announced the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan during a programme held at Behali … Read more

Govt Hikes DA/DR by 2%; Arrears for Jan-March to Be Paid in April

April 2, 2025 by Ipo Singh

The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising the rates from 53% to 55% of the basic pay or pension. The DA/DR increase will apply retroactively from January 1, 2025 and the employees and pensioners will receive arrears for the months … Read more

Maharashtra Govt Approves E-Bike Taxi Policy For Urban Areas

April 1, 2025 by Ipo Singh

The Maharashtra government has approved a new policy for e-bike taxis in urban areas of the state with an aim to offer affordable transportation to single passengers while providing employment opportunities to the riders. The policy also aims to create nearly 20,000 jobs in the state and provide a ₹10,000 grant to help drivers start … Read more

EPFO to Raise Auto PF Withdrawal Limit to ₹5 Lakh, Expand Claim Categories

April 1, 2025 by Ipo Singh

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to increase the auto claim limit for PF withdrawals to Rs 5 lakh. The current Auto Settlement of Advanced Claim (ASAC) limit is Rs 1 lakh which is set to be increased five times. The auto-settlement of advanced claims allows the active EPFO members to withdraw money … Read more

Uttarakhand Govt disburses Rs 172 cr to girls under Nanda Gaura Yojana

March 31, 2025 by Ipo Singh

The Uttarakhand government on Friday, March 28 2025, disbursed a total of Rs 172.43 crore to 40,504 beneficiaries of the Nanda Gaura Yojana. Of the total Rs 172.43 crore, Rs 162.63 crore were disbursed to 31,888 beneficiary girls who completed their intermediate education, and Rs 9.81 crore were distributed for the 8,616 girls born in … Read more

Gig workers may soon receive 2% pension benefit from platform aggregators

March 31, 2025 by Ipo Singh

The Indian government is considering a new pension scheme for gig workers that will require platform aggregators to contribute 2% of gig workers’ income toward a pension fund, according to a report by Business Standard. The scheme is expected to be announced within the next 2-3 weeks as per the reports. The move aligns with … Read more

11 Government-Backed Savings and Financial Welfare Schemes For Women

April 2, 2025March 31, 2025 by Ipo Singh

Government Savings Financial Welfare Schemes For Women

Financial independence is crucial for women’s empowerment and the introduction of several schemes by the government to address this issue by promoting savings, investments and economic security is a good step toward achieving this goal. India has over 500 major schemes for the welfare of women, with the central government running around 100 and state … Read more

Antyodaya Gruha Yojana Launched: A New Hope for Rural Housing in Odisha

March 30, 2025 by Ipo Singh

Odisha government today on March 30, 2025 has launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing pucca houses to the economically weak but eligible households that have been left out of other ongoing housing schemes. Speaking at the launch event at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district today, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said … Read more

Park Medi World eyes Rs 1,260 cr IPO; targets expansion & debt repayment

March 30, 2025 by Ipo Singh

North India’s prominent hospital chain ‘Park Hospitals’ parent company Park Medi World has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 28, 2025 to launch its initial public offering (IPO). According to the DRHP, the hospital chain operator aims to raise a total … Read more

Rajasthan Govt disburses Rs 7.5 cr to 30,000 beneficiaries under Lado Protsahan Yojana

March 28, 2025 by Ipo Singh

rajasthan cm bhajan lal sharma, lado protsahan yojana

The Rajasthan government has released the first instalment to the beneficiaries of the Lado Protsahan Yojana on March 26, 2025. A total of Rs 7.5 crore has been disbursed to the accounts of 30,000 beneficiaries, the state government said. The first instalment amount was Rs 2,500. The Rajasthan government last year revamped the previously known … Read more