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The Delhi government has officially launched the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) today and has also started the distribution of Ayushman cards to the eligible beneficiaries. Delhi is the 35th State/Union Territory to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana that covers over 50 crore people across … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points (or 0.25%) to 6.00%, from previous rate of 6.25%. The revised policy repo rate comes into effect immediately. This is the second consecutive repo rate cut by RBI following a 0.25% reduction earlier this year in February 2025. The … Read more
Ten years since its launch, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (MMPY)- the Indian government’s flagship scheme to promote financial inclusion, has achieved great success as 52 crore loans worth Rs 32.61 lakh crore have been disbursed to the micro enterprises and small businesses at the grassroots level under this scheme. And keeping up with its promise … Read more
The Indian government has officially launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the central government employees, with effect from April 01, 2025. This new pension scheme has been introduced as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) with an aim to provide an assured payout and guaranteed pension structure to the central government employees. … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced two major reforms on April 3, 2025 aimed at making PF withdrawals faster and simpler for its 7.74 crore members. EPFO has removed the requirement to upload an of image of a cheque or passbook while submitting claims and has also eliminated the need for employer approval … Read more
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
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
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
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
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