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Government of India

Ministry of Finance

04-July-2011 18:00 IST

Public Comments and Stakeholders’ Views Invited on the Report Submitted by Committee to Review Implementation of Informal Sector Pension

A Committee to Review Implementation of Informal Sector Pension was constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri G N Bajpai former Chairman, SEBI, LIC and also member of PFRDA NPS Trust. The Committee has submitted its report on 1st July, 2011. The report is accessible on http://pfrda.org.in/indexmain.asp?linkid=180. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority( PFRDA) is inviting public comments and stakeholder’s views, before finalizing policy initiatives that require action as per recommendations of the Committee.

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Public consultation on informal sector pension report invites stakeholder comments to inform policy finalisation and implementation. A regulatory initiative invites public consultation on a Committee report reviewing implementation of informal sector pension arrangements. The published report evaluates extending pension coverage to informal workers and stakeholders are requested to submit comments to inform policy initiatives and implementation measures arising from the Committee's recommendations.