AB-PMJAY Scheme: e-Shram Portal for gig worers
Recognizing the contribution of the gig and platform workers to the nation’s economy, Union Budget 2025-26 announcement has provisions for (i) registration of online platform workers on e-Shram portal, (ii) issue of identity cards, and (iii) healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
Enabling Women’s Participation in Logistics – DPIIT study
The study identifies both supply-side challenges, such as gender disparities in education and skill training, and demand-side barriers, including workplace culture and infrastructure limitations. It suggests a three-tiered approach involving interventions at the ecosystem, industry, and firm levels to create a comprehensive framework for change.
IFSCA directions on Contribution to Settlement Guarantee Fund
IFSCA has clarified that the contribution of a Clearing Corporation to its Settlement Guarantee Fund shall be considered as part of its net worth. Additionally, the interest on cash contribution to the SGF shall also accrue to the SGF and pro-rata be attributed to the contributors in proportion to their contribution.
Operating oil field to be a financial product – IFSCA proposal
The comments may be sent by email to Mr. Sri Vishnucharan, Assistant Manager, at financecomp-queries@ifsca.gov.in with a copy to Ms. Riddhi Bhandari, General Manager at riddhi.bhandari@ifsca.gov.in with the subject line “Comments on the draft notification to enable operating lease including any hybrid of operating and financial lease of Oil Field Equipment in IFSC ‘, latest by March 28, 2025.
