The Government of India is providing child care allowance of Rs. 3000 per month for women employees with disabilities. At present, an allowance is Rs. 1500 per month is given to differently – abled female employees. This is for taking care of their newborn child. The child care allowance shall be payable from the time … Read more
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated about 81 lakh Aadhaar numbers recently citing various reasons. This has left many people worried as Aadhaar has now been made mandatory for many scheme and programmes. Recently Aadhaar has been made mandatory for filing income tax return and opening a bank account. The Aadhaar Cards … Read more
There is growing demand for menstrual leaves for women employees in India. The demands are spreading after Matrubhumi TV channel in Kerala has made provisions for women employees to avail leaves during menstruation. And these are considered as paid leaves. Now the ruling CPM party in Kerala is proposed to make law for menstruation leaves … Read more
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has called for the nominations cum recommendations for the Padma Awards in recognition of work of distinction in various fields. The Padma Awards are given in the fields of Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry … Read more