Important achievements in March 2009

* IIMPS coverage under Rajasthan Government Vishwakarma Co-contribution Pension Scheme crosses 30,000 members. The scheme has benefited workers in the unorganised sector in Rajasthan in 20 specified occupation categories which include Rickshaw pullers, Cobblers, Blacksmiths, Hair Dressers, Domestic help, Street vendors, Construction worker, Stone carving workers, Pottery workers, Beedi workers, Porters and Taxi drivers.

* IIMPS and National Association of Street Vendors of India have joined hands to provide micro pension services to over 300,000 street vendors across India. The scheme is being implemented in National Capital Region and shall be implemented across the country over the next few months.

* IIMPS and NIDAN entered into partnership to provide micro pension services to low income workers in Bihar. The services are being launched in Patna and shall be taken to all other major districts in Bihar during 2009-10.