The Hindu Newspaper Analysis
Editorial Topic : Catalyst for Change: The Justice K. Hema Committee Report
GS-3 Mains Exam : Economy
Revision Notes
Introduction
- Catalyst for change: The Justice K. Hema Committee report can shape the future of the film industry.
About the Justice K. Hema Committee Report
- Committee: Constituted in 2017, submitted report in 2019.
- Findings: Revealed discrimination, exploitation, and sexual harassment of women in the film industry.
- Casting couch: A prevalent issue, normalized as a euphemism for sexual favors.
- Inequalities: Report addresses other inequities faced by women, including lack of facilities, unequal remuneration, and lack of contractual agreements.
Way Forward
- Government action: Special investigation team to address harassment accusations.
- Ignore recommendation: Government should ignore recommendation on doing away with internal complaints committees.
- Act on suggestions: Implement suggestions for essential facilities and structural reforms.
Conclusion
- State involvement: Necessary for creating an equitable workspace.
- Address issues: Each issue raised must be acknowledged and addressed.
- Catalyst for change: The report has the potential to encourage women to speak up.
- State responsibility: Ensure complaints are not ignored or used against women.
The Hindu Newspaper Analysis
Editorial Topic : Middle Path: The Unified Pension Scheme
GS-3 Mains Exam : Economy
Revision Notes
Introduction
- Restored guaranteed pensions: Centre meets employees’ demand halfway.
- Pension crisis: Global pension schemes facing challenges due to multiple factors, including demographics.
About Pension Finances
- Budget estimates: Total pension estimates for 2023-24 were ₹5,22,105.4 crore (6-21% of total revenue receipts).
- Pensioners’ concern: Pensions seen as deferred wages, burden on future generations.
- Outsourcing jobs: Governments outsourcing jobs, using schemes like Agnipath to reduce pension bills.
Impact of Unfilled Posts
- Negative impact on state capacity.
- Reduced job avenues: Fewer opportunities for young job seekers.
About New Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Market-linked: Introduced during the stock market boom.
- Lower returns: NPS retirees received less than under the old scheme.
About Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)
- Middle path: Committee led by T.V. Somanathan devised the UPS.
- Pension benefits: Promises 50% of average basic pay and a minimum of ₹10,000.
- Centre’s share: Increased from 14% to 18.5%.
Conclusion
- Broad political consensus: Necessary for sustainable reforms.
- Social security: Should cover a wider segment of the population.
- Government employees: Should wholeheartedly welcome the UPS.
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