As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

The cover provided under the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, which is a vital safety net for them, ended almost a year back on May 31, 2020. Ever since, there hasn’t been......

Well-being of farmers a priority for govt: Modi

Reaching out to different sections of society, including farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the well-being of ‘annadaata’ is a priority for the government and their......

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great economist", who she said has given a positive direction to the nation's economy.......

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

The mega campaign, to start on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, will be conducted just before the elections in three major Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and also before the 2019 general......

All about the govt's social security schemes

These schemes offer protective cover for life, accidental death and disability for all Indian adults who have a bank account. The official reports of Insurance Regulatory Development Authority say......

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

In order to ensure social security and promote public health, the government today proposed a slew of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna, Atal Pension Yojana and tax incentives......

FM to banks: Take commercial decisions without fear or favour

Promising financial autonomy to PSU banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday asked heads of public sector lenders to take commercial decisions without fear or favour. At the same......

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Celebrating one year in office, the NDA government has asked states to enrol all MNREGA workers under the three newly-launched social security schemes and open bank accounts for each worker under......