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  • Cabinet Nod: Central Government Employees to Receive 4% Hike in Dearness Allowance
    Cabinet approves additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief to Central Government employees and pensioners49.18 lakh employees and 67.95 lakh pensioners to benefit 4% benefit to cost Rs.12,868.72 crore per annum to exchequer The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2024 representing an increase of 4% over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate … Read more
  • AICPIN for the Month of January 2024
    F.No. 5/1/2021-CPIGOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENTLABOUR BUREAU Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),Chandigarh — 160036 Dated: 29th February, 2024 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) — January, 2024 The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled … Read more
  • Clarification on Cadre Restructuring of Group ‘C’ Employees in Department of Posts
    The Department of Posts clarifies details on Group ‘C’ cadre restructuring, emphasizing that upgraded positions like LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I, and HSG-I (NFG) only take effect when filled. This aims to address the issue of vacant posts due to lack of eligible candidates. Find key takeaways and compliance instructions for Circles.
  • December 2023 CPI-IW Released: All-India Index Declines to 138.8
    The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for December 2023 has been released by the Labour Bureau. The All-India CPI-IW decreased by 0.3 points, reaching 138.8. This decline is attributed to a 0.22% decrease in the one-month percentage change compared to the previous month and a 0.15% decrease compared to the same month last year. The major contributing factor to the decrease was the Food & Beverages group, which accounted for a 0.45 percentage point reduction. Items such as Rice, Poultry/Chicken, Mustard … Read more
  • DA for CPSE Executives and Supervisors Revised to 43.7% | DPE Order
    No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-II/2023Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises BhawanBlock 14, CGO Complex,Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003Dated: the 11th January, 2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)-Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2017 – Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to the para 7 and Annexure-III (B) of DPE’s OM dated 03.08.2017 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level … Read more
  • New Compendium of Instructions for Post Management in Central Government
    The Department of Expenditure has issued a comprehensive set of instructions for the creation, revival, continuation, conversion, transfer, up-gradation, down-gradation, and abolition of posts within the Central Government.
  • DPC Procedures for Retired Employees and Vacant Posts (2024 Update)
    New guidelines for Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) address promotions for retired employees, unfilled vacancies, and deemed abolished posts. Effective 1.1.2024
  • New Law Benefits Women Facing Marital Issues: Children Have Priority For Family Pension.
    No.1/1(1)/2023-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the 1stJanuary, 2024 Office Memorandum  Subject: Amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 — Allowing female Government servants/female Pensioner to nominate her child/children for family pension in precedence to her husband in the event of marital discord leading to filing of divorce proceedings in a Court of Law or filing of a case under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act or Dowry Prohibition Act or … Read more
  • AICPIN for the Month of November 2023
    Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – November, 2023 The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of November, 2023 is being released in this … Read more
  • DoPT Relaxes Time Limits for LTC Claim Submission
    F.No. 31011/18/2023-Estt(A-IV)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances & PensionsDepartment of Personnel & TrainingPersonnel Policy A-IV North Block, New Delhi.Dated 21st December 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Relaxation in LTC Rules – delegation of powers to Ministries/Departments regarding time limit for the submission of the claim – reg.The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that rules 14 and 15 of CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988 provide that a claim for reimbursement of expenditure incurred on journey under Leave Travel … Read more
  • Bharat Pensioners Samaj’s – Resolutions from 68th AGM for 8th Central Pay Commission
    BHARAT PENSIONERS’ SAMAJ(ALL India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations) No BPS/SG/AGM/Grievance/023/2 Dated: 18.12.2023 To The Secy,GOI M/O Personnel, AR,PG & PensionsThe Secy,DOE-M/O FinanceThe Secy,DOPT M/O Personnel Subject: Resolutions adopted by the 68th BPS AGM held at Delhi on 18.11.2023 highlighting pensioners concerns-Part II Sir/Madam, Bharat Pensioners Samaj, the largest Federation, an umbrella organization of Pensioners Associations in the country with over 10 lac membership held its 68th AGM on 18.11.2023 in New Delhi. 450 delegates of 225 pensioners Associations from 21 States attended and … Read more
  • Rate of conveyance allowance-Modification
    No. 19039/3/2017-E.IVGovernment of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of Expenditure North Block, New DelhiDated 13th December, 2023 CORRIGENDUM Subject:- Rate of conveyance allowance-Modification reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Deptt.’s 0_M. of even No. dated 19/07/2017 regarding Implementation of the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission-Conveyance Allowance and to say that the rate of “fixed Conveyance Allowance” for Journey by own Motor Car in Column 2 at Row 3 for distance rang “451-600 km” is modified and the figure may beRead … Read more
  • NPS Contribution Made Easy: Utilize D-Remit QR Code for Quick and Convenient Transactions
    Circular No: PFRDA/2023/35/Sup-CRA/11 6th Dec 2023 ToAll NPS subscribers Subject: Convenience of NPS Contribution through Personalized QR Code of D-RemitAs part of PFRDA’s commitment to provide the NPS subscribers with an enhanced experience during their NPS journey, another digital mode of contribution has been enabled. Currently, the subscribers are provided with the option of contributing directly from their Bank Account using D-Remit. The D-remit Id contains 15 digits which has to be added as a beneficiary in Internet banking while transferring voluntary contribution … Read more
  • Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) for NPS Pensioners
    No. 04/07/2020-P&PW(D)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak BhawanKhan Market, New Delhi-110003Dated :- 06th December, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to Pensioners/Family Pensioners covered under National Pension System – reg In accordance with the existing instructions, Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) is admissible to the Central Government civil pensioners/family pensioners (i) residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme or any corresponding Health Scheme administered by … Read more
  • Disparity In Pay Under CCS (RP) Rules
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCEDEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURERAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 243 TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 / 14 AGRAHAVANA, 1945 (SAKA) DISPARITY IN PAY UNDER CCS(RP) RULES 243: SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to refer to the answer to Unstarred Question 563 given in the Rajya Sabha on 17th February, 2023 and state: (a) whether there is any other condition applicable other than conditions mentioned in Rule 7(10) read with Rule 10 and … Read more
  • Guidelines on Acceptance of Awards by Government servants- DOPT Order
    F. No. 11013/22/2023 — Pers. Policy (A-III)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(Department of Personnel and Training)(Personnel Policy — A.IIT) 202, North Block, New DelhiDated 4 December, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Guidelines on Acceptance of Awards by Government servants Instructions have been issued by this Department, from time to time, regarding acceptance of awards by the Government servants from Private Bodies and Institutes, in accordance with Rule 14 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1965. All Ministries/Departments are requested to ensure strict adherence … Read more
  • October 2023 AICPIN Surges by 0.9 Points, Reaches 138.4
    The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of October, 2023 is being released in this press release. The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2023 increased by … Read more
  • National Responsibility: Rajnath Singh Urges Businesses to Support Ex-Servicemen Welfare
    Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has appealed to the corporate sector to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) and ensure the well-being of the brave soldiers who spend their lives safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of the country. He was addressing the corporate heads during the AFFDF Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave organised by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on November 29, 2023. Expressing gratitude to the retired and serving Armed Forces personnel … Read more
  • Explore Asthma Care: CGHS Webinar with Dr. Manu Madan on Inhaler Usage
    CGHS, known for providing comprehensive health care services to its beneficiaries, is conducting a series of short webinars of 60-90 minute duration with active participation of its beneficiaries to provide information on common health related issues. These webinars are being scheduled at 4.00 pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. A 30-40 minutes presentation by a CGHS Doctor will be followed by 30 minutes of answering of relevant questions from the beneficiaries. It is expected that these webinars will provide useful … Read more
  • CGHS Hospital List Tamilnadu 2023
    LIST OF EMPANELLED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS IN CGHS CHENNAI (INCLUDING PUDUCHERRY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, TIRUNELVELI AND COIMBATORE) Note : Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry de-empanelled w.e.f. 1/3/2023 Updated on 20-11-2023
  • Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers
    No. 03(04)/2023-E.II(A) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E.II (A) Branch North Block, New Delhi Dated: November 09, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:            Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers — reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 03(20)/2022-E.II(A) dated 21 July, 2023 on the subject mentioned above, whereby instructions have been issued to Ministries/Departments for issue of laptop/notebooks/mobile-phones and similar devices to eligible officers.of Government of India. In this connection, it has come to the notice of this … Read more
  • Digital Life Certificate Campaign 2.0: Streamlining Pensioner’s Lives Nationwide
    To enhance ‘Ease of Living’ of Central Government pensioners, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has been promoting Digital Life Certificate (DLC) i.e. JeevanPramaan extensively. In 2014, submission of DLCs using biometric devices was commenced. Subsequently, the Department engaged with MeitY and UIDAI to develop a Face Authentication technology system based on Aadhar database, whereby it is possible to submit LC from any Android based smart phone. As per this facility, the identity of a person is established through face authentication technique and … Read more
  • CGHS Extension for Pensioners in Union Territories: Key Updates 2023
    File No. Z.16025/03/2021/CGHS-III/EHSGovernment of IndiaMinistry of Health & Family Welfare(EHS Section) Nirman Bhawan, New DelhiDated 13th November .2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Extension of CGHS facilities to pensioners underUnion Territories'(UT’s) Administration except UTs of Delhi and Chandigarh -reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to the subjectabove and to convey the approval of Competent Authority for extension of CGHS medical facilities to the pensioners under Union Territories’ (UT’s) Administration, except the UTs of Delhi and Chandigarh.
  • Railway Board: Streamlining Family Inclusion in Passes/PTOs with Document Standardization
    RBE No.114/2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(RAILWAY BOARD) New Delhi, dated 07 .11.2023 Sub: Standardization of documents required for inclusion of family members/dependent relatives, etc in Passes/PTOs. Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 24.05.2023, followed by reminder dated 13.07.2023. Consequent to digitization of Privilege Passes/PTOs and automation of its issuance, standardization of documents required for inclusion of family members/dependent relatives, etc for all kinds of Passes/PTOs has been engaging Board’s attention. Suggestions/comments of Railways/PUs/CTIs/Recognised Federations were also called for vide letters cited under reference, for finalization of the … Read more
  • Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners—Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2023
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMinistry of RailwaysRailway Board PC-VII No.- 211 RBE No: 121/2023 File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/3 New Delhi, dated: 07.11.2023 The General Manager/CAOs(R),All Zonal Railways & Production Units,(As per standard mailing list) Sub: – Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners—Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2023. A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/04/2023-P&PW(D) dated 27.10.2023 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and compliance. This order shall apply … Read more
  • NPS to OPS – Option Date Extended
    Inclusion of Central Government employees recruited against the posts/vacancies advertised/ notified prior to 22.12.2003, tinder Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972(now 2021)- reg. Undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M of even No. dated 03.03.2023 providing one-time option to Central Government employee for inclusion under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 ( now 2021) in place of National Pension System who has been appointed against a post or vacancy which was advertised/ notified for recruitment/ appointment prior to notification for National … Read more
  • 6th CPC DA 221% to 230%
    Revision of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay CommissionNo. 1/3(1)12008-E.11(B)Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of Expenditure North Block. New DelhiDated the 6th November. 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Revision of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission The undersigned is directed to … Read more
  • 5th CPC Dearness Allowance increased from 412% to 427%.
    5th CPC DA increased from 412% to 427%. The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has issued an Office Memorandum (OM) regarding the revision of rates of Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees of the Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies. This revision applies to those employees who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale as per the 5th Central Pay Commission. The OM states that the rate of Dearness Allowance will be enhanced from the existing rate of 412% to … Read more
  • Pensioners News – Face Authentication Submission of Digital Life Certificate
    Face Authentication Submission of Digital Life Certificate will make life certificate submission easy and seamless for pensioners. To enhance ‘Ease of Living’ of Central Government pensioners, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has been promoting Digital Life Certificate (DLC) i.e. JeevanPramaan extensively. In 2014, submission of DLCs using biometric devices was commenced. Subsequently, the Department engaged withMeitY and UIDAI to develop a Face Authentication technology system based on Aadhar database, whereby it is possible to submit LC from any Android based smart phone. … Read more
  • CGHS News – De-empanelment of Kanoria Hospital & Research Centre,Gandhinagar
    Kanoria Hospital & Research Centre in Gandhinagar has been de-empaneled from the list of CGHS-empaneled healthcare organizations in Ahmedabad from October 30, 2023, upon its request. However, ongoing treatments for CGHS beneficiaries continue until completion.

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