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Source-This post on C- CARES Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi launches C-CARES, web portal of CMPFO” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024.
Why in the news?
The union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs has launched a web portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) namely C- CARES to address the long-standing issue of digitizing its records and work processes.
About C- CARES Portal
| Aspect | Details |
| Objective | To address the long-standing issue of digitizing the records and work processes of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO). |
| Developed by | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Administered by | Ministry of Coal |
| Significance | 1) It will ensure online settlement of provident funds and pension claims. 2) It will facilitate faster processing, transparency in operations, better record management and monitoring. 3) It will ensure paperless working, timely and accurate settlement of claims, reduction in processing time and grievance redressal. 4) It will instil confidence in the subscribers and pensioners. |
About Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization
1) Nature of body– It is an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Coal, established in the year 1948.
2) Objective– It was established for administering Provident Fund and Pension schemes to ensure social security for coal sector workers.
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