REVISION OF INTEREST RATES FOR SMALL SAVINGS SCHEMES W.E.F. 01.01.2023

 EXTENSION OF DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REVISED MOA BY ALREADY EMPANELLED HOSPITALS UNDER CGHS AND THE VALIDITY OF EMPANELMENT TILL 28TH FEBRUARY 2023 OR TILL FINALIZATION OF NEW RATES WHICHEVER IS EARLIER

EXTENSION OF THE LTC BLOCK YEAR 2018-21 (EXTENDED) FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS - REG. (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/31011242022%20dated%2027122022_1.pdf

CGHS WEBINAR

 

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 information to CGHS beneficiaries and create awareness on various health conditions, provide guidance on promotive care, lifestyle modification and also dispel many health-related myths and doubts.

The fiftieth in the series is being held on 27/12/2022 (Tuesday) at 4.00PM on “The Role of Ayurveda in Managing Life style Disorders" by Dr. T.S Shreeja, CMO (NFSG) I/c, Devnagar CGHS, Ayurvedic W.C New Delhi

The link for attending the webinar is as follows: http://tinyurl.com/mr2frwzh

  MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR RETIRED CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BY GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1086
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2022)

FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES

1086 # DR. RADHA MOHAN DAS AGRAWAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

 

(a) the amount which is paid as Fixed Medical Allowance to the retired Central Government employees by Government;

(b) the year in which the said amount was decided and whether it has ever been increased; and

(c) whether Government would consider increasing this amount?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c): It is submitted that Central Government Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners who are residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments for their retired employees and who are not availing OPD facilities under that scheme, are entitled to receive a monthly Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) of Rs.1000/- per month for meeting expenditure on their day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization. The amount of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA), which was fixed at Rs. 100/- per month in the year 1997 has been revised from time to time. In 2008, FMA was revised to Rs. 300/- per month and in 2014, it was again increased to Rs. 500/- per month. Lastly, the amount of FMA from Rs. 500/- per month was increased to Rs.1000/- per month with effect from 01.07.2017.

 

 INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL CGHS WELLNESS CENTERS AND UNITS TO FOLLOW CGHS GUIDELINES ISSUED FROM.TIME TO TIME

DA ARREAR OF 18 MONTHS FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, KNOW DETAILS

CASHLESS FACILITIES TO CGHS BENEFICIARIES AND TOTAL NUMBER OF CGHS BENEFICIARIES IN THE COUNTRY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 590
TO BE ANSWERED ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2022

CASHLESS FACILITIES TO CGHS BENEFICIARIES

590. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA: SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI: SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED: SHRI BALAK NATH:

SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT:

 Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the total number of CGHS beneficiaries in the country, State/UT-wise including Rajasthan;

(b) the details of the beneficiaries in Sikar and Alwar in Rajasthan, district-wise;

(c) whether the Government is aware that several CGHS empanelled hospitals across the country including Rajasthan have stopped providing cashless facilities to CGHS beneficiaries due to pending dues of the Government;

(d) the list of hospitals whose payment has been put on hold/stopped during 2021-2022; and

(e) ) if so, the details thereof along with the measures taken in this regard?

 

ANSWER

 

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (e): State/UT-wise details of the total number of CGHS beneficiaries in the country, including Rajasthan are at Annexure. There is no separate database pertaining to the districts of Sikar and Alwar. There has been a time lag on account of established procedures for processing the claims. However, the procedures are streamlined now.

Annexure

Sl. No	State / Union Territory	CGHS Beneficiaries
1	Andhra Pradesh	48,944
2	Assam	65,244
3	Bihar	57,052
4	Chandigarh (UT)	45,870
5	Chhattishgarh	5,052
6	Delhi	15,93,155
7	Goa	5,648
8	Gujarat	92,406
9	Haryana	1,47,561
10	Himachal Pradesh	5,785
11	Jammu & Kashmir	18,723
12	Jharkhand	25,148
13	Karnatka	1,48,234
14	Kerala	61,087
15	Madhya Pradesh	1,31,391
16	Maharashtra	4,53,263
17	Manipur	4,998
18	Meghalaya	26,952
19	Mizroam	5208
20	Nagaland	2,082
21	Odisha	35,949
22	Pondicherry	4,127
23	Punjab	23,450
24	Rajasthan	96,651
25	Sikkim	1,353
26	Tamil Nadu	1,47,212
27	Telangana	2,14,033
28	Tripura	14,661
29	Uttar Pradesh	4,83,149
30	Uttarakhand	55,901
31	West Bengal	2,06,601

STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE OLD PENSION SCHEME - NJCM LETTER

 

SENIOR CITIZEN CONCESSION TO RAILWAY PASSENGERS – RECOMMENDATIONS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 230
TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

SENIOR CITIZEN CONCESSION

230. SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHNA RAJU:

SHRI S. VENKATESAN:

SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

SHRI PALLAB LOCHAN DAS:

 Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

 (a) whether the Parliamentary Standing Committee in its report on 4th August 2022 has recommended for restoration of senior citizen concession to railway passengers for sleeper class and third AC passengers urgently as passenger traffic is nearing normalcy;

(b) if so, the reasons for non-resumption of senior citizen concessions for Railways despite the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic;

(c) whether it is true that the age limit of the senior citizens has increased from 60 years to 70 years and the reservation process is restricted to second sleeper class only, if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) the Government’s assessment of how discontinued concessions is likely to affect the number of senior citizens travelling;

(e) whether the Government is aware of how this decision is likely to impact the savings of senior citizens and the if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether private Airlines are also extending senior citizen concession to air passengers;

(g) if so, whether the Railways will accept the recommendations of the Standing Committee and restore passenger concession to senior citizens to increase passenger earnings in view of 63 lakh senior citizens who avoided journey without such concessions;

(h) whether the Government is also planning to resume concession fare Railway tickets for students and sportspersons as well and if so, the details thereof; and

(i) whether the concession is to be restored to reserved and unreserved second class passengers also and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

 (a)  to (i): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

(a): Standing Committee on Railways has advised to review and consider concession to senior citizens at least in sleeper class and 3AC.

 (b): Government gave subsidy of ₹59,837 crore on passenger tickets in 2019-20. This amounts to concession of 53% on an average, to every person, travelling on Railways. This subsidy is continuing for all passengers. Further concessions beyond this subsidy amount are continuing for many categories like Divyangjans, students and patients.

 (c): No such instruction has been issued.

 (d) & (e): Railways operate different types of train services like Garib Rath, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Gatimaan, Tejas, Humsafar, Mail/Express, Ordinary passenger etc. Apart from this different classes 1st AC, 2nd AC, 3rd AC, AC Chair Car, sleeper class, second class reserved/Unreserved etc are available on different fare structures for the use of passengers including Senior citizens who can travel as per their preferences.

 (f): Directorate General of Civil Aviation has not issued any guideline/ circular with regard to providing any concession to senior citizens in air travel.

 (g) to (i): As already mentioned in the reply to Part (b) above.

 

 CONFEDERATION CIRCULAR

 CONDOLENCES

COMRADE KKN KUTTY SECRETARY GENERAL

NCCPA AMAR RAHE!

Comrade KKN Kutty the Secretary General NCCPA and the Vice President Confederation of CG Employees & Workers has breathed his last today morning (08.12.2022) at Kozhicode after a prolonged treatment in different hospitals including a super specialty Hospital.

After information about some hope of revival in ICU, ultimately doctors confirmed Hus passing away. 

The CG Employees Movement and the Pensioners Movement has suffered an irreparable loss and the vaccum caused by the sudden demise of Comrade KKN Kutty will remain so for many years to come.

He was a spectacular orator and his speeches were always very much impressive and all the spectators were spell bound whenever he speaks in the assembly of employees or pensioners.

          He was the former Secretary General of Income Tax Employees

Federation - Former President of Confederation - He was earlier the Secretary General of Confederation - recently he was the sitting Vice President of Confederation - he was a Member of the Standing Committee of JCM National Council - He was the Secretary General of NCCPA - and he was also the Member of the Finance Control Commission of Trade Union International (Pensioners & Retirees)!

A versatile personality and he used to guide the movement in turbulent waters. His parting away is a great loss.

No words will be sufficient to express our grief.

RED SALUTES TO COMRADE KKN KUTTY! 

COMRADE KKN KUTTY AMAR RAHE!

KR S/G AIPRPA & Ex. S/G NFPE

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JOINT NATIONAL CONVENTION OF AISGEF AND CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS AT TALKOTARA STADIUM, NEW DELHI

Joint National convention of AISGEF and Confederation of central Government Employees & workers at Talkotara stadium, New Delhi paying homage to com. K. K. N. Kutty, passed away today morning at Calicut Meitra hospital.

Com. KKN Kutty leads the Central Government Employees movement for the last 40 years. He was Secretary General and President of Confederation, Secretary General of Income Tax Employees Federation and National Co-ordination Committee of Pensioners (NCCPA) for many years.

His demise is a great loss to the working class and CG employee’s movement.

We conveying our deep grief and condolences. Red salute to com. KKN Kutty.

   Rajendran. P. V.

Ex. President NFPE