CABINET APPROVAL

CABINET APPROVES ADDITIONAL INSTALMENT OF THREE PERCENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND DEARNESS RELIEF TO PENSIONERS 

Posted On: 16 OCT 2024 3:20PM by PIB Delhi 

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2024 representing an increase of three percent (3%) over the existing rate of 50% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.

This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7^th Central Pay Commission.  The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs.9,448.35 crore per annum.

This will benefit about 49.18 lakh central government employees and 64.89 lakh pensioners.  MJPS/BM/SKS (Release ID: 2065314) 

 

GRANT OF NON-PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS (AD-HOC BONUS) TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2023-24: DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE ORDER DATED 10.10.2024

No.7/ 24/ 2007/ E III (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi,

Dated 10.10.2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2023-24.

The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2023-24 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme. The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders shall be monthly emoluments of Rs.7000/ -. The payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders will also be admissible to the eligible employees of Central Para Military Forces and Armed Forces. The orders will deemed to be extended to the employees of Union Territory Administration which follow the Central Government pattern of emoluments and are not covered by any other bonus or ex-gratia scheme.

2.         The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions: -

(i) Only those employees who were in service as on 31.3.2024 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2023-24 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible employees for period of continuous service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off to the nearest number of months);

(ii) The quantum of non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling whichever is lower. To calculate Non-PLB {Ad-hoc bonus) for one day, the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This will, thereafter, be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/ – (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs. 7000/ -), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs. 7000×30/ 30.4=Rs.6907.89/ – (rounded off to Rs.6908/-)

(iii) The casual labour who have worked in offices following a 6 days week for at least 240 days for each year for 3 years or more (206 days in each year for 3 years or more in the case of offices observing 5 day week), will be eligible for this Non­ PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) Payment. The amount of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) payable will be (Rs.1200×30/ 30.4 i.e.Rs.1184.21/- (rounded off to Rs.1184/-). In cases where the actual emoluments fall below Rs.1200/- p.m., the amount will be calculated on actual monthly emoluments.

(iv) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

(v) Various points regarding regulation of Ad-hoc / Non- PLB Bonus are given in the Annexure.

3. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to the respective object head in terms of Department of Expenditure’s Notification dated 16th December 2022.

4. The expenditure to be incurred on account of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) is to be met from within the sanctioned budget provision of concerned Ministries/ Departments for the current year.

5.         In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

(Umesh Kumar Agarwal)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India.

https://www.staffnews.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AdhocBonus2023_24Eng.pdf

 

 

 

 

WARM GREETINGS OF THE VIJAYADASHAMI

“ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF VIJAYADASHAMI,

WARM GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES
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विजयदशमी की शुभकामनाएं

"विजयदशमी के पावन अवसर पर हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं ।

UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://www.indiapost.gov.in/VAS/Pages/News/IP_30092024_UPU_English.pdf

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DHAI AKHAR NATIONAL LEVEL LETTER WRITING COMPETITION 2024-25   (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://www.indiapost.gov.in/VAS/Pages/News/IP_13092024_SOP_English.pdf

 

 

 DEPUTATION OF GROUP C EMPOYEES OF THE CENTRAL GOVT. TO THE STATE GOVTS/UNION TERRITORIES ADMN. -MODIFICATION IN GUIDELINES-REGARDING (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/Deputation%20guidelines%20%20for%20group%20C%20employees.pdf

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COMPENDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATION, REVIVAL, CONTINUATION, CONVERSION, TRANSFER, UP-GRADATION, DOWN-GRADATION AND ABOLITION OF POSTS UNDER CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.       (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=11114

 

 HISTORIC ONE DAY TOKEN STRIKE OF 19TH SEPTEMBER 1968.

 19th SEPTEMBER 1968, is the biggest Milestone in the history of Central Government Employees trade union movement - 56 years ago on this day the entirety of the Central Government Employees conducted one day TOKEN STRIKE on the clarion call of Joint Council of Action (JCA ) comprising of AIRF, AIDEF and the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Worker's.  

  The basic demands of the strike were " Grant need based minimum wages " & " Full Neutralisation of rise in price of cost of living through Dearness Allowance ", alongwith other Demands in the charter. More than 30 lacs CG Employees participated in the strike inspite of all odds, making the strike a grand success. 

 The 15th ILC (1957) for the first time, provided a broader framework for Determination and fixation of minimum rate of wages in India, which mainly recommended fixation of minimum wages should be based on " Need based and should ensure the minimum human need of an industrial Worker's, irrespective of any other considerations ". This concept was not accepted by the 2nd CPC, resulting in an indefinite strike by CG Employees from 12th July 1960, unilaterally withdrawn on 17th July in absence of any negotiation forum. Later on, the Government established Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) with compulsory Arbitration, similar to that of whitley Council in Britain in 1966. 

 When in the first meeting of JCM staff side raised the issue of full Neutralisation of price rise and Dearness Allowance, Government accorded it's Disagreement but refused to refer it to the Arbitration, staff side gave the clarion call of one day TOKEN Strike on 19th July 68 under the banner of JCA. 

 The then Government led by Smt. Indira Gandhi resorted to all repressive measures to suppress the strike, services of para military forces and even army Personnels were utilized to curb the strike of CG Employees.  ESMA was promulgated everywhere, preventive arrests of leader's were made and strict directives were issued for dealing with the strike.  It would be quite relevant to mention here that the then Kerala Government led by Com. E.M.S Namboodiripad declared that his Government won't invoke ESMA on striking Employees , defying all threats of dismissal of his Government by the  centre .Government also refused to utilise the CRPF and other para military forces in the state .There were mass scale Victimization, thousands were suspended , jailed , terminated , removed from Service, 17 striking Employees sacrificed there lives in police actions at various places .

  The impact of the strike was that the Government was compelled to put "Neutralisation of price rise in the "Terms of Reference of 3rd CPC " in 1970. The 3rd CPC recommended the formula of Neutralisation of price rise through Dearness Allowance as per consumer price index. The facilities of Dearness Allowance, which we are enjoying today are because of the sacrifices of those Comrades. Need Based minimum wage as per Dr Akroyd recommendations is still illusive, sustained struggle is required to achieve the same. 

   On this 56th ANNIVERSARY of the historic 19th SEPTEMBER strike 1968, the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Worker's pays respectful Homage to 17 Martyrs of 19th SEPTEMBER strike, who have sacrificed their lives for the betterment of future Generations.  We also remember the great leaders who led the movement and the common members who made it possible by their active participation.  Their sacrifices will always be a source of inspiration for us to carry out the struggles in future to protect the interest of the working class.

LONG LIVE MARTYR'S OF 19TH SEPTEMBER 1968 STRIKE!!

       S B YADAV 

SG CONFEDERATION

 PRESS NEWS

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 

DLC CAMPAIGN 3.0 FOR DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF PENSIONERS THROUGH JEEVAN PRAMAN TO BE HELD FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONERS’ WELFARE TO COLLABORATE WITH DEPARTMENT OF POSTS AND INDIA POST PAYMENT BANK FOR SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF THE DLC CAMPAIGN 3.0 IN ALL DISTRICT POST OFFICES IN INDIA

Posted On: 13 SEP 2024 12:02PM by PIB Delhi

The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare in collaboration with Pension Disbursing Banks, Pensioner Welfare Associations, UIDAI and Jeevan Praman has successfully conducted Digital Life Certificate Campaigns in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, the DLC Campaign 2.0 was held in 100 cities and 1.45 crore pensioners submitted their DLC’s. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has notified that the DLC Campaign 3.0 will be held from November 1-30, 2024. The DLC Campaign 3.0 will be held in all District Headquarters and major cities across India. The Pension Disbursing Banks, the Pensioner Welfare Associations, UIDAI and Jeevan Praman will conduct the DLC Campaign in 157 cities. For conducting the DLC Campaign 3.0 in all District Headquarters, the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare would coordinate with Department of Posts and India Post Payment Bank and the DLC Campaign 3.0 would be held in all District Post Offices across India.

A preparatory meeting to structure the DLC Campaign 3.0 in all District Post Offices was held by Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary (P&PW) with Shri Sanjay Sharan Director General Postal Services, Smt. Rajul Bhatt Deputy Director General Posts, Shri R.Viswesvaran MD&CEO IPPB, Shri Gursharan Rai Bansal CGM IPPM on 12.9.2024. Senior Officials of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare Shri Dhrubajyoti Sengupta Joint Secretary, Shri Ravi Kiran Ubale Director participated in the discussions. It was agreed that District Post Offices will coordinate with Pensioner Welfare Associations Pension Disbursing Banks, UIDAI and Jeevan Praman to conduct the DLC Campaign 3.0 at District Post Offices. Jeevan Praman can be submitted by Pensioners at District Post Offices using Face Authentication from an Android smart phone. The Department of Posts will also provide door-step delivery of services to aged/ inform Pensioners to submit their DLC’s as per requirements.  Wide publicity will be given to the DLC 3.0 campaign by spreading awareness through banners, social media, SMS and short videos. UIDAI and MeitY will provide technical support during camps. It is envisaged that the collaboration will broaden and deepen the Government’s efforts for Digital Empowerment of Pensioners and will contribute immensely to their ease of living.

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कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत एवं पेंशन मंत्रालय

जीवन प्रमाण के जरिए पेंशनधारकों के डिजिटल सशक्तिकरण के लिए डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 नवंबर 1-30, 2024 तक चलेगा।

पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग भारत के सभी जिला डाकघरों में डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 के सफल संचालन के लिए डाक विभाग और इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट बैंक के साथ सहयोग करेगा।

Posted On: 13 SEP 2024 12:02PM by PIB Delhi

पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग ने वर्ष 2022 और 2023 में पेंशन वितरण बैंक, यूआईडीएआई और जीवन प्रमाण के सहयोग से डिजिटल जीवन प्रमाण पत्र अभियान को सफलतापूर्वक संचालित किया थावर्ष 2023 में, 100 शहरों में डीएलसी अभियान-2.0 हुआ था और 1.45 करोड़ पेंशनभोगियों ने अ पने डीएलसी प्रस्तुत किए थे। पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग ने डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 नवंबर 1-30, 2024 तक चलने की अधिसूचना जारी की है। डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 भारत के सभी जिला मुख्यालय और बड़े शहरों में लगेगा। पेंशन वितरण बैंक, पेंशनभोगी कल्याण संघ, यूआईडीएआई और जीवन प्रमाण मिलकर 157 शहरों में डीएलसी अभियान चलाएंगे। डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 को संचालित करने के लिए, पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग, डाक विभाग और इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट बैंक के साथ समन्वय करेगा और देश के सभी जिला डाकघरों में डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 संचालित किया जाएगा।

12.09.2024 को सभी जिला डाकघरों में डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 की संरचना की तैयारी से जुड़ी एक बैठक श्री वी. श्रीनिवास, सचिव (पी एंड पीडब्ल्यू) द्वारा श्री संजय शरण महानिदेशक डाक सेवा, श्रीमती राजुल भट्ट उप महानिदेशक डाक, श्री आर. विश्वेश्वरन एमडी एवं सीईओ आईपीपीबी, श्री गुरशरण राय बंसल सीजीएम आईपीपीएम के बीच आयोजित की गई। पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी श्री ध्रुवज्योति सेनगुप्ता संयुक्त सचिव, श्री रविकिरण उबले निदेशक ने इस चर्चा में हिस्सा लिया। इस बात पर सहमति बनी कि जिला डाकघरों में डीएलसी अभियान 3.0 संचालित करने के लिए जिला डाकघर पेंशनभोगी कल्याण संघ, पेंशन वितरण बैंक, यूआईडीएआई और जीवन प्रमाण के साथ सहयोग करेंगेजिला डाक घर में एंड्राइड स्मार्टफोन की मदद से फेस ऑथेंटिकेशन यानी चेहरे की पहचान करके पेंशनधारियों की ओर से जीवन प्रमाण प्रस्तुत किया जाएगा। डाक विभाग आवश्यकताओं के आधार पर डीएलसी प्रस्तुत करने के लिए बुजुर्ग या पेंशनभोगियों को सूचित करने के लिए डोर-स्टेप डिलीवरी की भी सुविधा देगा। डीएलसी 3.0 अभियान की जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए बैनर, सोशल मीडिया, एसएमएस और छोटे वीडियो के जरिए व्यापक प्रचार किया जाएगा। यूआईडीएआई और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय अभियान के दौरान तकनीकी सहयोग देंगे यह विचार किया गया है कि यह सहयोग पेंशनभोगियों के डिजिटल सशक्तिकरण के लिए सरकार के प्रयासों को व्यापक और गहरा करेगा और उनके जीवन को आसान बनाने में बड़ा योगदान देगा। एमएन/एआर/एमएम (Release ID: 2054468)