Gross enrollments under Atal Pension Yojana cross 7 crore mark

IANS | October 8, 2024 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The total gross enrollments under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have crossed 7 crore, with an enrolment of over 56 lakh in the current fiscal (FY25) to date, according to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Tuesday.

No digital labour platform perfect to ensure gig workers’ welfare in India: Report

IANS | October 8, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Digital labour platforms in India need to do more to improve the conditions of gig workers as from 11 such leading internet companies, no platform scored more than six out of the maximum of 10 points, and none scored all the first points across the five parameters, including Fair Pay, a report showed on Tuesday.

FMCG sector's resilience key to shaping strong and sustainable economy: Minister

IANS | October 7, 2024 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The growth in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector -- buoyed by rural demand recovery, easing inflation and favourable monsoon conditions -- will be key to shaping a strong and sustainable economy towards Viksit Bharat, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Monday.