CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state has launched pension scheme for construction workers which will benefit 25 lakh beneficiaries in phases.
A
Odisha
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Haryana
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -[19th August, 1996.] An Act to regulate the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and to provide for their safety, health and welfare measures and for other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Detailed explanation-2: -Features. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme, under which the subscriber would receive a minimum assured pension of Rs 3000/-per month after attaining the age of 60 years and if the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension as family pension.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gujarat Building & Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.

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