The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

With simple, diverse and growth-oriented offerings, IPPB aims to give every Indian access to efficient banking services.Incorporated as a Public-Sector Bank under the Department of Posts with 100% GOI equity, IPPB has launched on January 30th, 2017 in Ranchi and Raipur with the objective of being present in all corners of India by the end of the year.

In continuance of the several initiatives under taken by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) during the last few years to increase the pension coverage in the country, PFRDA has now increased the maximum age of joining under NPS-Private Sector (i.e. All Citizen and Corporate Model) from the existing 60 years to 65 years of age.

Now, any Indian Citizen, resident or non-resident, between the age of 60-65 years, can also join NPS and continue up to the age of 70 years in NPS. With this increase of joining age, the subscribers who are willing to join NPS at the later stage of life will be able to avail the benefits of NPS.