A parliamentary panel has urged the Centre to raise the retirement age to 65 years, noting that growing lifespan was adding to the need for “productive ageing”. The recommendation for increase in retirement age comes with a reminder that senior citizens would form 12.4% of the total population in 2026 from 7.5% in 2001. “The […]
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014 Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 07-February-2014 20:46 IST Cabinet Approves Amendment to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014 The Cabinet on 6 February, 2014 approved the proposal of the Department of Disability Affairs to incorporate amendments […]
Feedback of the meeting held on 7.2.2014 between the Full Board and the Federations on Strike Ballot
Feedback of the meeting held on 7.2.2014 between the Full Board and the Federations on Strike Ballot A.I.R.F. All India Railwaymen’s Federation No.AIRF/24(C) Dated: February 7, 2014 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Coms., Sub: Feedback of the meeting held on 7.2.2014 between the Full Board and the Federations on Strike Ballot Charter. On […]
Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) Held Sankalp Pilot Project Launched to Channelise Skill and Experience of Pensioners
Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) Held Sankalp Pilot Project Launched to Channelise Skill and Experience of Pensioners Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Shri V. Narayanasamy has said that with increasing life expectancy, government servants when they retire have a number of years of active service left and […]
Treatment from CGHS Empanelled Hospitals
Treatment from CGHS Empanelled Hospitals Government empanels private hospitals under CGHS for indoor treatment and treatment can be undertaken with prior permission or under emergency. OPD medicines are issued by CGHS Wellness Centres on the prescription by CGHS Medical officers / Government specialists only. In case of cardiac surgery, cancer treatment, neuro-surgery, renal transplantation and […]