The Economic Times

Minimum EPS pension of Rs 1,000 must be hiked: Congress Jairam Ramesh criticises governments inaction despite committees recommendations

Jairam Ramesh, who held different ministries during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, came down heavily on the current government, saying during the Modi governments nearly 12-year tenure, several social security schemes have gradually weakened, or have been deliberately made weakened.