Government of India introduced a pension scheme namely, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) to ensure old age protection for unorganised workers. Enrolment under the Scheme began from 2019. The unorganised workers mostly engaged as home-based workers, street vendors, mid-day meal workers, head loaders, brick kiln workers, cobblers, rag pickers, whose monthly income is ₹ 15,000 per month or less are eligible to enrol under PY-SYM. The enrolment is subject to certain conditions like: they should belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years; should not be covered under New Pension Scheme (NPS); Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme or Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO); and should not be an income tax payee. PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme on a 50:50 basis , where prescribed age-specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary and the matching contribution by the central government as per its guidelines.
Who is considered the Father of Agricultural Engineering in India?
Definition of synergetic cropping is known as:
Largest share of horticultural crops in the fiscal year 2021?
A laboratory which develops methods of testing, provides validation and technical support and evaluates performance is designated as a:
Which sub-scheme of Prampargat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) is associated with the promotion of natural farming?
Cell is the basic building block of life . Cell theory was put forward by?
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What is the top portion of the turned furrow slice called?
Which soil pH range is considered optimal for the availability of phosphorus for plant growth?
What is the primary source of mechanical power in modern agriculture?
