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How many schemes are included in the Employee's Provident Fund Organization and ...
- May 2017
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There are three schemes in total, The Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1952(EPF), The employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS), and lastly The Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976(EDLI).
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What stipulations come under the Employee's Compensation Act in India?
- May 2017
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This Act was known as the Workmen's Compensation Act, and ensures that the employer will pay compensation to employees or their family in case of any employment related injury resulting in disability or even death. If the employee is in a high risk o...
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What are the visa requirements for foreign nationals working in India?
- March 2017
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The Indian government is progressively working on simplifying and liberalizing its visa regime. With regards to the working visa, an employee is eligible if they are at least 18 years old and in good health. Moreover, the applicant has to fill a posi...
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What characterizes the Indian business environment and working culture?
- March 2017
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India’s business etiquette includes a mixture of Western and Eastern practices, but local customs do permeate relationships. The concept of hierarchy between management levels is widely accepted and respected in the workplace. This ...
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Do foreign nationals working in India have to contribute to the country’s soci...
- March 2017
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India’s social security system is regulated by the Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (PF Act). The PF Act was amended in 2008 and now includes a new category of employees called International Workers (IWs). Th...
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To what extent do people falling under the visa category “International Worker...
- March 2017
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One who is under the visa category of International Worker and employed in India prior to 1September 2014 will contribute 12% of their salary to the Provident Fund Scheme, while the employer will make an equal contribution of 12% but this will be spl...
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What is the significance of “residential status” for expatriate employees in...
- March 2017
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India’s tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March of the following year. Foreign employees must file tax returns by 31 July. When filing, expatriate workers should be aware of their residential status, on which the taxability will be based. There ...
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What is "Make in India?"
- December 2016
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Launched on September 25, 2014, “Make in India” is the major economic plan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. With the “Make in India” program, Modi hopes to make India one of the predominant manufacturi...
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What is India's "Smart Cities Mission?"
- December 2016
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The Indian government expects that by 2030, 40% of its population will live in urban areas, and will contribute 75% of the nation’s GDP. The “Smart Cities Mission,” is a plan created by the government in an effort to drive Ind...
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What is the Digital India policy initiative?
- December 2016
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The Digital India policy initiative was launched in 2015 in an effort to transform India into a digitally empowered society. Under the Digital India plan, the government looks to make headway in areas such as establishing broadband highways, universa...
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What is the significance of India’s Coal Mines Bill, promulgated in 2015?
- December 2016
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The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, promulgated in May of 2015 allows for the e-auction of coal blocks. Whoever wins the bid at these e-auctions, is given the title, rights, and interest over the land, and mining infrastructure that is in place...
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What is the significance of India’s Aadhaar Act of 2016?
- December 2016
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Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit registration number issued by the Indian government to every individual resident of India. Under the Aadhaar Act, passed in 2016, all essential government services and benefits will be linked to the Aadhaar number. Any In...
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