The misleaidng put up had urged a possible lower in money in hand for workers (representational)
New Delhi:
The Truth Examine Unit (FCU) of the Press Info Bureau has alerted individuals a couple of ”pretend” information claiming that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce a coverage mandating three-day week-offs in all firms. In a put up on X (previously Twitter), the PIB’s fact-checking unit stated that no such proposal has been put forth by the Finance Ministry.
”A picture circulating on social media claims that the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce a 3-day week off coverage within the subsequent #Price range. This declare is #pretend…No such proposal has been floated by the Ministry of Finance,” it stated.
The deceptive put up had additionally asserted that workers might be required to work prolonged hours, starting from 10 to 12 hours per day, for 4 days every week, beginning July 1, 2024. Moreover, it urged a possible lower in money in hand for workers, coupled with a rise in Provident Fund (PF) contributions.
A picture circulating on social media claims that the Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman will announce a 3-day week off coverage within the subsequent #Price range#PIBFactCheck
✔️This declare is #pretend
✔️No such proposal has been floated by @FinMinIndiapic.twitter.com/XYIy4DmkKB
— PIB Truth Examine (@PIBFactCheck) January 31, 2024
The Interim Price range for 2024-25 might be introduced on February 1 at 11 am. The Finance Minister is ready to current her sixth consecutive price range, equalling the document set by Dr Manmohan Singh.
On condition that that is an election yr, the forthcoming price range is ready to be a vote-on-account. With the formation of the brand new authorities anticipated round June, all eyes are on the next unveiling of the ultimate price range for the fiscal yr 2024-25, projected to happen in July.
The stay broadcast of Ms Sitharaman’s speech might be obtainable on DD Information. Moreover, the PIB is ready to amplify accessibility by broadcasting the Price range on-line by its official YouTube channel and web site.