The Railway Board has issued a clarification regarding the recognition of the Handball Federation of India. The federation’s recognition by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports expired on December 31, 2021, and has not been renewed to date.
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Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment of Sportspersons in Pay Level-1
In a letter addressed to all Zonal Railways and Production & Other units, the railway board stated that sportspersons who fulfill the minimum sports norms for recruitment in higher grades will also be eligible for recruitment in lower grades.
Streamlining Air Travel on Government Account
The Ministry of Railways in India has issued instructions regarding the booking of air tickets on the government account. The decision was made due to the government’s plan for disinvestment of Air India.
Fixation of Pay for Disabled Running Staff in Alternative Posts
Railways has released a memo reiterating the instructions outlined in their letter from October 14th, 2019 (RBE 171/2019) regarding the fixation of pay for disabled or medically unfit running staff appointed to alternative stationary posts.
Ministry of Railways Simplifies Refund Process for Cancelled PRS Counter Tickets
Provision of Satellite stations for collection of refund amount on surrendering of PRS original ticket cancelled through 139 or through IRCTC website