The Executive council of Pondicherry has issued Pondicherry University (Amendment) Statutes, 2019. The amendment has removed the provision for removal of employees who suffers from contagious leprosy from employment. This is part of leprosy mission trust of India seeking to remove laws and provisions discriminating against person’s suffering from leprosy.
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