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Welfare fund for IT sector, a first in the country “This is the first time in India that a welfare fund has been implemented for IT employees. Kerala has set an example for other states,” said Vineeth Chandran, secretary, Prathidhwani. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- By Express News Service KOCHI: It employees are jubilant about the state government’s nod to establish a welfare fund for those in the sector. Employees aged between 18 and 55 will be a part of the scheme. A sum of Rs ...

IT sector to have an employee welfare fund Updated: Updated: State Cabinet responds to long-pending demand Share Article State Cabinet responds to long-pending demand Responding to a long-pending demand from employees in the IT sector, the State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to form a welfare fund for those working in the IT and allied sectors. The new welfare fund will be under the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Workers Welfare Board. Pension, family pension, pregnancy and marriage-...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Progressive Techies (PT), a socio-cultural organisation of IT employees in the state has launched ‘Say No To Bad’, a virtual campaign against child abuse. The campaign also focuses on child empowerment, upholding child rights and ensuring safety of students between Classes I and IV. PT volunteers will take free one-hour sessions in schools across the state to build awareness. “Members of PT have been unable to involve in social activities due to t...