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Protecting India’s Elderly Through Dignity And Care Source: GS-2: Issues Related to Elderly , Government Policies & Interventions Why in News ? On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), concerns have intensified over rising cases of elder abuse, neglect, and abandonment in India. With the elderly population projected to exceed 20% of India’s …
Read MoreATAL PENSION YOJANA: NEED FOR OUTCOME-LED DEEPENING Why in the News? The discussion around Atal Pension Yojana has gained attention as experts argue that the scheme must now move beyond enrolment expansion towards ensuring adequate and sustainable retirement security. Concerns have been raised regarding low pension adequacy, contribution persistence, and the need for greater flexibility …
Read MoreTELANGANA ADOPTS RESOLUTION SEEKING RESTORATION OF MGNREGA Why in the News? State resolution: The Telangana Legislative Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to restore MGNREGA in its original form, emphasizing the need for proper environmental clearances in rural development projects. Scheme replacement: The Centre recently replaced MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar …
Read MoreMGNREGA: The Fading Bedrock Of Rural India Syllabus: GS-2 : Poverty, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development GS-3: Employment, Growth & Development Why in the News? MGNREGA, once India’s most transformative rural policy, is being steadily weakened through budgetary caps, administrative dilution, and design changes. Despite strong empirical evidence of its economic and …
Read MoreReviewing Shram Shakti Niti 2025 Syllabus GS 2: Government Policies and interventions Why in the News? Recently, the Government of India unveiled the draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025, claiming it as a “future-ready” labour policy. Critics argue it overlooks labour rights, digital exclusion, and modern slavery concerns, while also failing to adequately address environmental challenges …
Read MoreIndia’s Universal Basic Income Syllabus GS 2: Government Policies and interventions Why in the News? Recently, growing inequality, automation-led job losses, and welfare delivery inefficiencies have renewed discussions on implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India, offering direct unconditional cash transfers to every citizen irrespective of income or occupation. Introduction India stands at a …
Read MoreGovernment Launches Employee Enrolment Scheme 2025 Initiative Why in the News? The Government of India has launched the Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 to expand Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) coverage by enabling employers to voluntarily register left-out employees between July 2017 and October 2025, strengthening India’s social security framework under EPFO supervision. This initiative complements broader …
Read MoreUnderstanding UPS Pension Scheme And Low Uptake Why in the News ? The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS) was introduced for central government employees, offering assured payouts. However, despite the scheme’s benefits, the uptake remains low due to lack of awareness and preference for Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Key Features …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) emphasizes formalization of India’s informal labour market. Informal labour constitutes 85% of the workforce, contributing over half of the GDP. ISF advocates for a structural shift towards formal employment for equitable opportunities. source:medium About Flexible Staffing: Flexible Staffing: Employees sourced from temporary agencies, leased, or contracted. Also …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II : Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Why in the news? …
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