GRANT OF FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE (FMA) TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM - REG. (07/02/2025) (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D3/D03ppw/FMAJ2OQs.pdf

 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKER’S, HELD ON 8TH FEBRUARY 2025 AT A-2/95 MANISINATH BHAVAN, ITEF HQ, RAJOURI GARDEN NEW DELHI

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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

INDIA POST PAYMENTS BANK UNDERTAKES VARIOUS MEASURES TO FACILITATE POST OFFICE SAVINGS ACCOUNT (POSA) LINKAGE WITH ITS ACCOUNTS

Posted On: 06 FEB 2025 3:11PM by PIB Delhi

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has 650 branches and over 1.63 lakh access points across the country with 01 branch and 224 access points particularly in Kushinagar district.

IPPB is offering a range of services and products such as savings and current accounts, Virtual Debit Card, Domestic Money Transfer services, bill and utility payments, insurance services for IPPB customers, Post Office Savings Account (POSA) linkage with IPPB accounts, online payment for Post Office Savings schemes, Digital Life Certificate (DLC), Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS), mobile number update in Aadhaar for any citizen and Child Enrolment services for any child of 0-5 years old.

IPPB has undertaken various measures to facilitate the Post Office Savings Account (POSA) linkage with IPPB accounts including display of branding material at all major post offices and holding of more than 25000 financial literacy and customer awareness camps in and outside post offices to encourage customers for linking POSA – IPPB account.

IPPB provides doorstep access to Aadhaar related services including Digital Life Certificates and Child Enrolment through the Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks. It has tied up with various Departments at Central/State level to provide these services to general public, pensioners and children, as the case may be. As on 31.12.2024, the Bank has opened 7.03 crore Aadhaar seeded accounts, updated mobile numbers in Aadhaar of 7.68 crore customers, provided Child Enrolment services to 81.17 lakh customers and has issued more than 24 Lakh Digital Life Certificate to pensioners.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today. Samrat/Dheeraj@:   pibcomm[at]gmail[dot]com (Release ID: 2100235) 

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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS TAKES STEPS TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EXPAND SERVICE OFFERINGS

POSTED ON: 06 FEB 2025 3:08PM BY PIB DELHI

The Department of Posts has taken numerous steps to improve operational efficiency, incorporate technology, and expand service offerings. Below are the details:

1. Improved Parcel Services:
• Nodal Delivery Centers: 233 Nodal Delivery Centers have been established for faster and more efficient parcel delivery, covering over 1600 PIN codes. These centers handle approximately 30% of daily parcel deliveries.
• Parcel Hubs: A network of 190 Parcel Hubs (Level-1 and Level-2) has been set up to facilitate faster processing and secure handling of parcels.
• Technology Integration: Advanced tracking systems have been implemented, including real-time delivery status, API integration, system-assisted sorting, and error management systems.
• Parcel Packaging Policy: 1408 Parcel Packaging Units are operational across the country, providing high-quality packaging materials for secure parcel transit.
• Smart Booking and Delivery Kiosks: 30 Smart Parcel Delivery Kiosks and 30 Self Booking Kiosks have been installed in various cities to enable flexible pickup and delivery options for customers.
2. DakGharNiryatKendras (DNKs): In coordination with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), 1013 DNKs have been established to facilitate e-commerce exports, offering services such as self-booking, label generation, and export documentation.
• These DNKs provide valuable support to small exporters, including artisans and self-help groups from rural areas.
3. Core Banking and Digital Services:

§  All Post Offices are integrated with a Core Banking Solution offering a variety of services including ATMs, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, NEFT/RTGS, Electronic Clearing Services (ECS), and e-KYC for smooth digital transactions.

§  India Post Payments Bank offers digital payment services linked to Post Office Savings Accounts.

4. Expanded Services by the Business Development Directorate:
• Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): Post Offices are now offering passport services to citizens across the country.
• AadhaarEnrollment and Updation Centers: To provide Aadhaar services even in remote areas.
• Verification of Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Units: Post Offices assist in the verification process for government subsidy schemes like PMEGP.
• E-Post & E-Payment: These services provide electronic message transmission and bill payment collection, respectively, further enhancing the Post’s service offerings.
5. Retail and Specialized Services:
• Gangajal and Holy Prasadam: Post Offices are involved in the distribution of Gangajal and delivery of Prasadam, providing a unique religious service to customers.
• Media Post and Direct Post: For business communication, Post Offices facilitate Media Post services (advertisements through postal mediums) and Direct Post for targeted advertising.
• India Post Passenger Reservation System (IP-PRS): Identified Post Offices have been equipped to offer railway ticket reservations, thus expanding their utility to the public.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today. Samrat/Dheeraj@:   pibcomm[at]gmail[dot]com (Release ID: 2100231)

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RAJYA SABHA

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NO INCOME TAX ON ANNUAL INCOME UPTO Rs. 12 LAKH UNDER NEW TAX REGIME

LIMIT TO BE Rs. 12.75 LAKH FOR SALARIED TAX PAYERS, WITH STANDARD DEDUCTION OF RS. 75,000
UNION BUDGET 2025-26 BRINGS ACROSS-THE-BOARD CHANGE IN INCOME TAX SLABS AND RATES TO BENEFIT ALL TAX-PAYERS
TAX SLAB RATE REDUCTION AND REBATES TO RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL TAX RELIEF TO MIDDLE CLASS, THEREBY BOOSTING HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE AND INVESTMENT

Posted On: 01 FEB 2025 1:28PM by PIB Delhi

Reaffirming Government’s commitment to the philosophy of “trust first, scrutinize later”, the Union Budget 2025-26 has reposed faith in the Middle class and continued the trend of giving relief in tax burden to the common tax–payer. Presenting the Budget in the Parliament today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an across-the-board change in tax slabs and rates to benefit all tax-payers.

Giving the good news to tax payers, the Finance Minister stated, “There will be no income tax payable upto income of Rs. 12 lakh (i.e. average income of Rs.1 lakh per month other than special rate income such as capital gains) under the new regime. This limit will be Rs.12.75 lakh for salaried tax payers, due to standard deduction of Rs. 75,000.”  Tax rebate is being provided in addition to the benefit due to slab rate reduction in such a manner that there is no tax payable by them, she added.

Smt. Sitharaman stated, “The new structure will substantially reduce the taxes of the middle class and leave more money in their hands, boosting household consumption, savings and investment”. In the new tax regime, the finance minister proposed to revise tax rate structure as follows:

0-4 lakh rupees	Nil
4-8 lakh rupees	5 per cent
8-12 lakh rupees	10 per cent
12-16 lakh rupees	15 per cent
16-20 lakh rupees	20 per cent
20- 24 lakh rupees	25 per cent
Above 24 lakh rupees	30 per cent

The total tax benefit of slab rate changes and rebate at different income levels can be illustrated in the table below:

While underlining Taxation Reforms as one of key reforms to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat, Smt. Sitharaman stated that the new income-tax bill will carry forward the spirit of ‘Nyaya’. The new regime will be simple to understand for taxpayers and tax administration, leading to tax certainty and reduced litigation, she informed.

Quoting Verse 542 from The Thirukkural, the finance minister stated, “Just as living beings live expecting rains, Citizens live expecting good governance.” Reforms are a means to achieve good governance for the people and economy. Providing good governance primarily involves being responsive. The tax proposals detail just how the Government under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken steps to understand and address the needs voiced by our citizens, Smt. Sitharaman added/NB/VM (Release ID: 2098406) 

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 REVIVAL DRIVE-WAIVER ON DEFAULT FEE ON REVIVAL OF LAPSED PLI/RPLI POLICIES DURING THE PERIOD 01.03.2025 TO 31.05.2025   

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https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=11489

 

CLOSURE OF OFFICES IN CONNECTION WITH REPUBLIC DAY PARADE AT HOME FUNCTION & BEATING THE RETREAT CEREMONY 2025 REGARDING.

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   https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/Early%20Closure%20of%20Offices%202025%20-regarding.pdf

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GENERAL ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NCT OF DELHI, 2025 AND BYE-ELECTIONS TO TWO ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES EACH OF TAMIL NADU AND UTTAR PRADESH, 2025 - PAID HOLIDAY -REGARDING

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  https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/General%20%20Election%20to%20the%20Legislative%20Assembly%20of%20NCT%20Delhi%2C%202025%20and%20Bye%20Election%20to%20two%20Assembly%20Constituencies.pdf

 

NC(JCM) WRITES TO THE HON`ABLE FINANCE MINISTER

 APS ENROLMENT-APR 2025

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https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=11469

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CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME -1980 - TABLES OF BENEFITS FOR THE SAVINGS FUND FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 .01. 2024.TO 31 .12.2024

https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=11459

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ADMISSIBILITY TO TRAVEL BY TEJAS EXPRESS, VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS AND HAMSAFAR EXPRESS TRAINS UNDER LEAVE TRAIN CONCESSIONS (LTC): REGARDING