Santosh Gangwar

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'You want to escape by insulting north Indians,' Priyanka Gandhi tweeted. (Photo: File)

Priyanka tears into Gangwar for insulting North Indians

Gangwar on Saturday claimed that there is no dearth of job opportunities in the country.

15 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

The finance ministry does not disagree with 8.65 per cent interest on EPF for 2018-19.

8.65 pc interest on EPF to be notified soon: Gangwar

EPFO had provided a five-year-low interest rate of 8.55 per cent to its subscribers for 2017-18.

30 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

Government takes further action under section 14 of the EPF and MP Act, 1952 for filing of prosecution cases against the defaulting employers.

EPFO recovers Rs 459 cr PF dues out of Rs 1,251 cr outstanding in 2018-19

The total backlog or outstanding provident fund dues of the EPFO during 2018-19 was Rs 791.63 crore.

17 Jul 2019 4:06 PM

The Code on Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 in parliament is expected to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament, under Union Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar. (Photo: ANI)

Cabinet approves bill that subsumes 13 central labour laws

The new code has been drafted after amalgamation, simplification, and rationalisation of relevant provisions of the 13 Central Labour Acts.

10 Jul 2019 8:28 PM

Over 30 lakh enrolments under PM-SYM scheme so far: Gangwar

The scheme provides assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000, with contribution of Rs 100 per month.

24 Jun 2019 7:05 PM

A new Labour Bill will be introduced in the coming session of the Parliament, Santosh Gangwar told reporters Tuesday after the hour-long meeting. (Photo: File | ANI)

Government planning new labour legislation by merging 44 laws under 4 categories

The proposed new labour law will help investors and is expected to accelerate growth, said an official.

12 Jun 2019 1:38 PM

"The DFS has approved the proposal subject to fulfilment of certain conditions related to efficient management of the retirement fund," the source said.

FinMin ratifies 8.65 per cent interest on EPF for 2018-19

Earlier in Feb, EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees had decided to raise interest rate on EPF to 8.65 pc.

26 Apr 2019 6:22 PM

"Ministry of Finance has enhanced the income tax exemption for gratuity under Section 10 (10) (iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to Rs 20 lakhs," a labour ministry statement said.

Income tax exemption limit on gratuity doubled to Rs 20 lakh, says labour ministry

'This would benefit those employees of PSUs and others not covered by Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972,' said Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar.

07 Mar 2019 6:47 PM

All members of the CBT of EPFO at a meeting here agreed to give a higher interest for subscribers.

EPFO finalises 8.65 per cent interest for 2018-19: Gangwar

The interest rate is credited into the subscribers account after the Finance Ministry's approval.

21 Feb 2019 5:05 PM

Women employment in the country has been affected adversely due to the increase in maternity leaves under the new law but steps can be taken to correct that, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said on Wednesday.

Maternity leave hike affected women jobs but remedy is there: Labour Min

There are provisions in the Act like now women can work from home during the leave period.

26 Sep 2018 5:24 PM

Shiv Sena: PM Modi once provided masala to media

The Sena comment comes a day after Mr Modi cautioned BJP MPs and MLAs against making pointless remarks.

25 Apr 2018 2:17 AM

Union Minister Santosh Gangwar's statement comes amid an outrage over Kathua and Unnao rape cases that have taken the country by a storm. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

In big country like India, 1 or 2 rapes shouldn't be hyped: Union Minister

Union Minister Santosh Gangwar also said, 'Such incidents are unfortunate, but sometimes cannot be prevented.'

22 Apr 2018 1:01 PM

Santosh Gangwar has said that there is no disagreement with the finance ministry on providing 8.55 per cent rate of interest for 2017-18.

No disagreement with Finmin on 8.55 pc interest on EPF, says Gangwar

CBT had decided to provide 8.55 per cent rate of interest on EFF for last fiscal on February 21, 2018.

15 Apr 2018 1:56 PM

"There are certain accounts where details of the (EPFO) subscribers including date of birth is not available in records," Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.

Over 8 cr EPFO A/Cs have no birth date, 11 cr missing father's name

Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.

02 Apr 2018 7:33 PM

Labour minister Santosh Gangwar expressed hope that the trade unions will agree to the decision of providing 8.55 per cent rate of interest. (Photo: File)

EPFO lowers interest rate, to pay 8.55 per cent on deposits for 2017-18

EPFO slashes rate of interest on employees provident fund to 8.55 per cent for its over 6-crore subscribers for 2017-18.

21 Feb 2018 9:01 PM

Govt working on creating new avenues for jobs: Gangwar

Mudra Yojana has created a lot of self-employment opportunities as 9.5 cr people have been given loans amounting to Rs 4 lakh cr.

02 Nov 2017 8:45 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jailtey (Photo: Twitter)

Sumitra Mahajan to take call on delaying Budget after ex-minister's death

However, government sources reportedly revealed that the presentation of Budget would proceed as scheduled.

01 Feb 2017 9:15 AM

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