Universal Pension Scheme: India is working on a voluntary pension scheme to provide social security to all citizens, especially workers in the unorganised sector, traders, and self-employed individuals. The initiative under the EPFO aims to consolidate existing pension programs, ensuring broader coverage and simplified procedures.
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