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Atal Pension Yojana seeing higher participation from women, youngsters: Eco survey 2024

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Atal Pension Yojana seeing higher participation from women, youngsters: Eco survey 2024

The Economic Survey of India highlights the positive growth of India's pension sector, particularly the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and National Pension System (NPS) schemes. The survey shows an increase in the share of women and younger individuals in the APY subscriber base. However, the report also notes that the majority of APY subscribers opt for the minimum guaranteed pension payout due to low-income households prioritizing daily expenses over savings. The survey suggests that there is potential for further growth in the NPS, especially among corporate employees and self-employed professionals. With increasing life expectancy and changing family support systems, the need for independent sources of income in old age is becoming more crucial.

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Easy Trip Planners partners with Ministry of Rural Development to empower self help groups

Easy Trip Planner Ltd.'s online travel platform, EaseMyTrip.com, has entered into a partnership with India's Ministry of Rural Development to train women belonging to Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission's Women's Self Help Groups (SHGs). The initiative, known as Lakhpati Didi Yojana, aims to empower rural women by providing them with skill development and entrepreneurial training. EaseMyTrip will offer training to one member per SHG in 800 districts across India, covering various travel reservation segments. The partnership also includes revenue-sharing from bookings made by the SHG members for promoting financial independence.

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India's unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. Both rural and urban areas saw a rise, especially among the youth, with rural youth unemployment at 13.7% and urban youth at 17.9%. The female unemployment rate was slightly higher at 5.8%. The Labour Force Participation Rate was 54.8%, down from 55.6% in April.

Economy to grow slower unless more women join workforce: MeitY secretary - The Economic Times

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Economy to grow slower unless more women join workforce: MeitY secretary - The Economic Times

S Krishnan, MeitY secretary, emphasized that India's economic growth will remain suboptimal unless more women join the workforce. At an event by Quess Corp and Udaiti Foundation, he highlighted the need for higher female participation, especially in states with aging populations like Tamil Nadu, to balance job demand and availability. Women comprise a significant portion of the workforce in large factories and sectors like IT. Efforts are being made to improve conditions and participation rates.

Digital Push Pays Off: 73% MSMEs Grow via UPI, Smartphones, Women

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Digital Push Pays Off: 73% MSMEs Grow via UPI, Smartphones, Women

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Karnataka open to partnering with Meta for cybersafety: State IT Minister Priyank Kharge

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Karnataka open to partnering with Meta for cybersafety: State IT Minister Priyank Kharge

Karnataka's IT Minister, Priyank Kharge, expressed interest in exploring partnerships with Meta to enhance digital cyber safety, particularly for women and children. He highlighted the need to prevent youngsters from falling into the trap of fraudulent loan apps. Kharge also mentioned discussions with Meta to tackle misinformation and disinformation online. Cybercrime cases in Karnataka accounted for over 20% of total police registrations last year, resulting in a daily loss of Rs 1 crore to cyber fraud. The state aims to increase awareness and recovery of lost funds in such cases.

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Ladli Behna Yojana instalment amount increased to Rs 1,500: How to check Ladli Behna Yojana instalment status - The Economic Times

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Number of non-farm firms grew 13% to 7.3 crore: Govt survey | Company Business News

The number of non-farm businesses in India, including proprietorships, partnerships, and self-help groups, increased by 12.84% to 7.34 crore, according to the Union statistics ministry. This growth reflects the recovery and resurgence of the unincorporated non-agricultural sector from the challenges posed by the pandemic. The survey also highlighted a robust labor market growth, with 12 crore people employed by these enterprises during the survey period. Additionally, the share of women-owned businesses increased, indicating a positive shift in female business ownership. The statistics ministry's survey results suggest improvements in wage levels and the overall state of the economy.

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