Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) Vs Public Provident Fund (PPF): 10 Things to Know

Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) Vs Public Provident Fund (PPF): 10 Things to Know The recently launched Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) can be useful instruments for saving for the future needs of the children. The Sukanya Samriddhi Account can only be opened in the name of the girl child while PPF scheme can be availed by all. Experts say PPF scores over Sukanya Samriddhi Account in terms of liquidity (partial withdrawal facility) and other flexibilities. But Sukanya Samriddhi Account could potentially...

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme: 1.8 Lakh Accounts Opened in 2 Months

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme: 1.8 Lakh Accounts Opened in 2 Months New Delhi: As many as 1.80 lakh accounts have been opened under the 'Sukanya Samriddhi' scheme in less than two months of launch of the special programme for the girl child, with the maximum number of accounts in Karnataka and the least in Bihar.On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched a small deposit scheme for the girl child, as part of the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign. The deposits would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax...

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Maternity Benefit Act for Women Employees

Maternity Benefit Act for Women Employees The main provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act are: i) No employer shall knowingly employ a woman in any establishment during the six weeks immediately following the day of her delivery or her miscarriage. Also, no woman shall work in any establishment during the six weeks immediately following the day of her delivery or her miscarriage. ii) Every woman shall be entitled to, and her employer shall be liable for, the payment of maternity benefit at the rate of the average daily wage for the...

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A new Scheme ‘Apprentice Protsahan Yojana’ has been started

A new Scheme ‘Apprentice Protsahan Yojana’ has been started Apprentice Protsahan Yojana Ministry of Labour & Employment March 16, 2015 A new Scheme ‘Apprentice Protsahan Yojana’ has been started on 16.10.2014 to share 50% of prescribed stipend to the apprentices by Government of India for the first two years of training engaged by eligible establishments particularly in manufacturing sector and other establishments covered under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training under the control of Directorate...

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Wi-Fi Facility at Seven Railway Stations

Wi-Fi Facility at Seven Railway Stations Ministry of Railways 16-March, 2015 At present, the Wi-Fi facility has been provided at 7 Railway Stations namely Bengaluru, New Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Agra Cantt., Varanasi and Secunderabad. The internet access is provided free to the users for first 30 minutes. For usage beyond that, it is priced at Rs.25 for 30 minutes and Rs.35 for 1 Hour and is valid through 24 hours. Such facility is proposed to be provided to all ‘A1’ & ‘A’ category stations (Total 75+332 = 407 stations). This...

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DoPT to hold Stress Management Programme for officers

DoPT to hold Stress Management Programme for officers Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions March 16, 2015 The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) will hold a two-day Programme on Stress Management for officers of DoPT and the Cabinet Secretariat here next week. Officers of the level of Deputy Secretaries / Director and above can register for the Stress Management Programme to be conducted by the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthan at the Civil Services Officers’ Institute (CSOI), Vinay Marg on March 28-29,...

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Mandatory Hiring of Apprentices: Amendment in Apprentices Act, 1961

Mandatory Hiring of Apprentices: Amendment in Apprentices Act, 1961 Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment 16-March-2015 14:23 IST Mandatory Hiring of Apprentices The Apprentices Act, 1961 has been amended and brought into effect from 22.12.2014. Before the said amendment of the Act, there was no provision to mandate establishments to hire at least 50 per cent of their apprentices for regular employment. After amendment, the Act provides every employer shall formulate its own policy for recruiting...

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Clarification Regarding Fake Advertisements for Mass Recruitment of Constables in Railways

Clarification Regarding Fake Advertisements for Mass Recruitment of Constables in Railways  Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Railways 16-March-2015 16:25 IST Clarification Regarding Fake Advertisements for Mass Recruitment of Constables in Railways It has been noticed by Railways that some websites are showing advertisement regarding recruitment of 17000 Constables in Railway Protection Force/Railway Protection Special Force (RPF/RPSF). The Ministry of Railways here issues following clarification in this...

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