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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gift for UP agriculture workers: Minimum wages hiked to ₹252 a day
A 20-year-old Mumbai-bound traveler was stabbed at Prayagraj Junction by three men from his village over an old dispute. The victim was hospitalized, and police are investigating, with a manhunt launched for the attackers.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: 50k dormant ration card holders to lose benefits
Over 50,000 beneficiaries of the public distribution system in the district will be removed from the list of households eligible for ration as the central government has amended the rules to weed out the users dormant for over the last six months. For the beneficiaries who have been identified as duplicates within or outside the state, their ration cards will be temporarily disabled. (HT Photo) In a notification on July 22, the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution issued an order to amend the Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2015. 'The state government shall temporarily disable ration cards of beneficiaries who haven't used their entitlements in the last six months,' the order read, adding, 'Thereafter, the state government shall conduct e-KYC by conducting field verification within the next three months to re-evaluate the ration card, determine eligibility and take appropriate action.' 'The users who have not availed the entitlements for over six months will be notified as not eligible for ration (NER),' said Sartaj Singh Cheema, district controller, food and civil supplies (DFSC). In a city like Ludhiana which has a significant migrant population, the problem emerges as people who register here for a while and then go back to their native places. As per the district food and civil supplies department, 52,077 beneficiaries of the public distribution system have not used their ration cards for the last six to 12 months. 'Migrant workers come here and get a ration card and then after some time they leave for home. However their ration cards remain active. New applicants can't get their cards made due to the existing burden. No new ration cards could be made since 2013 due to this,' said Karamjit Singh, state president, All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation. This change, Karamjit said, will not only open the way for new ration cards for the people waiting since 2013 but also facilitate the 15,000 e-Shram card holders to avail the benefits of the public distribution system. E-Shram card holders are labourers who don't have ration cards here but are eligible for benefits under the public distribution scheme. 'Since the system was stretched thin with the number of beneficiaries and the list was not refreshed even after people migrated or died, the new beneficiaries could not be enrolled in the scheme,' he added. The order also calls upon the state government to conduct e-KYC by conducting field verification within the next three months to re-evaluate the ration card, determine eligibility, and take appropriate action. 'If the beneficiaries notified as NERs aren't verified in three months then the state government can take the decision to delete their names from the system as well,' said DFSC Cheema. For the beneficiaries who have been identified as duplicates within or outside the state, their ration cards will be temporarily disabled. They will be given a window of three months to revalidate or prove their eligibility by providing necessary documents and e-KYC. To maintain effectiveness in the system, the new order also asks the state governments to review the list of eligible households every five years for deletion of ineligible households or inclusion of eligible households, and perform mandatory e-KYC. For the issuance of new ration cards and maintaining transparency in the process, the order instructs the state government to use the first-in first-out method and display a waiting list in the public domain, including on the state web-portal, allowing users to track their application status in real-time.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Yogi govt hikes minimum wage to ₹252 for agricultural workers
Lucknow: In a landmark decision aimed at empowering agricultural workers, the Yogi govt has significantly revised the minimum wage rates, fixing them at Rs 252 per day across the state. The move is intended to ensure that adult labourers engaged in agricultural activities in all districts earn at least Rs 6,552 per month. The revised wage structure is set to benefit lakhs of workers involved not only in traditional farming but also in allied sectors such as animal husbandry, beekeeping, and poultry farming. "By guaranteeing fair compensation, the government aims to provide greater financial security and a more dignified standard of living for rural labourers," said principal secretary, labour and employment department, MK Shanmuga Sundaram. "The revised minimum wage will apply to all types of farming activities across Uttar Pradesh. This includes traditional farming, mushroom cultivation, and labour involved in transporting crops to markets. It also covers allied sectors like dairy farming, animal husbandry, beekeeping, poultry farming, and all related support work," he added. The Yogi government has also clarified that wages may now be paid in cash, partly in cash, in kind (such as farm produce), or through digital modes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo However, in every case, the total wage must not be less than the newly set minimum rate. This step is expected to promote digital transactions in rural areas and improve transparency in wage payments. To protect short-term workers, the hourly wage rate must not be less than one-sixth of the daily wage. The govt has also stated that if a worker is already being paid more than the new minimum wage, the higher amount will continue to be paid and will be treated as their new personal minimum wage. An official spokesperson said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has consistently emphasised that protecting workers' rights is a top priority for his govt. The spokesperson noted, "Previously, the state registered crores of unorganised workers through the e-Shram portal and connected them to government welfare schemes. This new wage notification is another important step in that direction. By encouraging fair wages and digital payments, this move aims to make Uttar Pradesh not only a top agricultural producer but also a welfare-driven state for agricultural labourers. "
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
UP: Daily wages of farm workers hiked to Rs 252, lakhs of rural workers to benefit
Lucknow: In a landmark decision that will empower and uplift agricultural workers in Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced a revision in the minimum wage rates. The hike in wages is set to bring a smile to the faces of lakhs of rural families as the labourers engaged in various types of agricultural activities across the state will now receive a minimum daily wage of Rs 252, or Rs 6,552 per month. The revised wage structure is set to benefit lakhs of workers involved not only in traditional farming but also in allied sectors like animal husbandry, beekeeping, and poultry farming. The increase in daily/monthly remuneration will go a great deal in bridging the gaps between rising expenses and stagnant income. It will bring greater financial security to the farmers and will enable them to have a dignified standard of living. Sharing the information about the wage hike, the Labour and Employment Department Principal Secretary M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram said that the revised minimum wage will apply to all types of farming activities across Uttar Pradesh. This includes traditional farming, mushroom cultivation, and labour involved in transporting crops to markets. It also covers allied sectors like dairy farming, animal husbandry, beekeeping, poultry farming, and all related support work. The wages can be paid in cash, partly in cash, in kind (such as farm produce), or through digital modes. In no case, the wages go less than the latest prescribed rates. Notably, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has repeatedly emphasised protecting workers' rights as a top priority for his government. Earlier, the state had registered crores of unorganised workers through the e-Shram portal and connected them to government welfare schemes. By encouraging fair wages and digital payments, the government has further underlined its commitment to prioritising farmers' welfare.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
14% to 36%: Govt initiatives help increase participation of UP women in labour force
1 2 3 Lucknow: The participation of women in Uttar Pradesh's labour force increased from 14% in 2017-18 to 36% in 2023-24, according to the recently released Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index report. A govt spokesperson said: "Over the past seven years, the state govt made continuous efforts to create a safe, respectful, and productive work environment for women. From improving women's safety and launching the Mission Shakti programme, to giving women priority in govt jobs, allowing them to work night shifts, and increasing job opportunities in industries, women have been placed at the centre of all policy decisions. " The WEE report states that India's female labour force participation rate in 2023-24 was 45%, while in UP it was 36%. In 2017-18, when BJP came to power in the state, UP's rate was 14%, against the national average of 25%. The official said that a major reason for the progress was Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's efforts in ensuring that the several pro-women schemes launched by the Centre were implemented properly in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo "UP govt took several landmark decisions to enhance women's participation in the industrial workforce and empower them economically. Recently, the govt allowed women to work in all 29 categories of factories that were earlier classified as hazardous and prohibited for female workers across the country. Initially, conditional permission was given for only 12 categories," the spokesperson said. He added that the state govt also permitted women to work night shifts, provided employers arrange proper safety, transportation, food, and rest facilities for them. As per the labour and employment department, women now account for 53% of registrations on the e-Shram portal, and 34.65% of workers in the construction sector are women. The govt also helped form over 10 lakh self-help groups, connecting more than 1 crore women with income-generating activities, which boosted women's entrepreneurship and self-reliance across both urban and rural areas.
