JABALPUR

Friday, January 30, 2015

Medical bill rising, ministry plans to shift to health insurance scheme for central govt employees.

The health ministry has moved a proposal for ending the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in its current form and moving to an insurance-based scheme — the Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS) — in an apparent attempt to cut costs.

Instead of the government directly paying the medical bills of CGHS beneficiaries, the new scheme will be implemented through insurance companies registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and selected through bidding.

Currently, under CGHS, government employees pay Rs 6,000 annually as fixed medical allowance (FMA). The new FMA for beneficiaries is yet to be calculated. While the government’s actual financial commitment will depend on bids and the new FMA, the ministry is working on a presumptive figure of Rs 14,000 per family, which works out to approximately Rs 1,000 crore annually.

The scheme will cover medical expenses up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. Beyond that, the insurer will have to get clearance from the nodal agency on a case to case basis. An additional sum insured of Rs 10 crore in each of the four zones will be provided by the insurer as buffer for such cases. The CGHS in its present form does not have any annual cap, but each procedure has a prescribed maximum limit for reimbursement. While a note for the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) was circulated last year, a fresh proposal incorporating inputs from various departments including the DoPT, erstwhile Planning Commission and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been sent to the finance pision of the health ministry.

While existing employees can choose between CGHS and CGEPHIS, the new scheme will be made compulsory for new employees.

Sources in the health ministry said the proposal dates back to 2011, when the committee of secretaries gave its in-principle approval.  The proposal was revived after the NDA government took charge. Former Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, however, was opposed to the idea. According to sources, Vardhan was of the opinion that the change would actually mean a higher burden on the exchequer. The annual CGHS bill has increased in the past few years, rising from Rs 987.75 crore in 2008-09 to Rs 1755.62 crore in 2013-14. The average expenditure per beneficiary adds up to Rs 4,787 (which means about Rs 23,000 for a family of five) — Rs 11,955 for pensioners and Rs 2,096 for serving employees.

The total number of CGHS beneficiaries is 36,67,765. Besides serving and retired government employees, this includes former vice-presidents, former prime ministers, MPs and former MPs, sitting and retired judges of the Supreme Court, PIB accredited journalists, railway board employees, Delhi Police personnel in Delhi and employees and pensioners of 60 autonomous/ statutory bodies.

Under CGEPHIS, the OPD needs will be met by the FMA. While the CGHS covers only 25 cities, the new scheme will be pan-India. This would automatically increase the financial commitment. All diseases, including pre-existing ones, will be covered, and in case of transplants, the expenses incurred for the donor or processing of cadaver organ will also be covered. Interestingly, the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, which was run by the labour ministry so far, will be under the health ministry from April 1, as it moves from an insurance-based scheme to a trust-based scheme.
Source: The Indian Express
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

SEVENTH CPC NEWS: COMMISSIONS VISIT TO ANDMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS:

The Commission, headed by its Chairman, Justice Shri A. K. Mathur, proposes to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands from 4th to 7th February, 2015.

The Commission would like to invite various entities/associations/federations representing any/all categories of employees covered by the terms of reference of the Commission to present their views.

Your request for a meeting with the Commission may be sent through e-mail to the Secretary, 7th Central Pay Commission at secy-7cpc@nic.in. The memorandum already submitted by the requesting entity may also be sent as an attachment with this e-mail.

The last date for receiving request for meeting is 31st January 2015 (1700 hours).


DISCONTINUATION OF CENTRAL RECRUITMENT FEE (CRF) STAMPS


CGEGIS 1980-- TABLE OF BENEFITS FOR SAVINGS FUND FOR THE YEAR 2015 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS


DIRECTORATE ORDER ENHANCING PLI LIMIT to 50 LACS

Friday, January 23, 2015





CASUAL LABOUR / PT WORKERS WAGE REVISED


THIS IS THE MUCH AWAITED DIRECTORATE ORDER. ALL OUR SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE EARLY PAYMENT INCLUDING ARREARS TO THE CL / PT WORKERS

CLARIFICATION on PLI /RPLI Service Tax

Thursday, January 22, 2015

3rd ALL INDIA CONFEREENCE OF SBCO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (AIPSBCOEA) - RECEPTION COMMITTEE FORMED

NFPE
3rd ALL INDIA CONFEREENCE OF
SBCO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (AIPSBCOEA)
(Affiliated to National Federation of Postal Employees)
                          RECEPTION  COMMITTEE  FORMED
      The 3rd All India conference of SBCO employees association affiliated to NFPE will be held at Thekkady in Idukki division (Kerala) from 14.03.2015 to 15.03.2015. The Reception Committee of the All India conference was formed on 18.01.2015 in the meeting held at Thekkady. The meeting was inaugurated by Com. M.Krishnan Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers and Ex.Secretary General NFPE. Com. P.V.Rajendran Circle Secretary R III & State Convenor, NFPE, Com.M.S.Sabu, Circle Secretary AIPEU GDS (NFPE) and Girish Shekharan, Circle Secretary SBCO Employees Asociation Kerala Circle were present in the meeting.

THE OFFICE BEARERS OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE ARE AS FOLLOWS.
PATRONS.
1.   Com. P.Karunakaran M.P ( Chairman circle coordinating committee  of NFPE Kerala)
2.   Sri.  Joice George M.P. Idukki.
3.   Com. M.Krishnan (Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers and Ex.Secretary General NFPE).
CHAIRMAN
Com. K. K. Jayachandran  (Member Legislative Assembly Kerala )
VICE CHAIRMAN
1.   Com. P.V.Rajendran, Convenor Circle Co ordinating Committee & CS R-3.
2.   Com.  Jacob Thomas     Vice Chairman              ,,
3.   Com.  V.I.Simson            CITU
4.   Com. P.K.Muraleedharan Circle Secretary P III
5.   Com. M.S.Sabu, Circle Secretary, AIPEU GDS(NFPE)
6.   Com. A.B.Lalkumar, Circle Secretary P IV
7.   Com. Girish Sekharan, Circle Secretary SBCOEA
8.   Com. K.Muthusamy, Circle Secretary, Admn Union
9.   Com. V.Vijayan, Circle Secretary, AIPAEA
10. Com. Ravindranath, Circle Secretary, RIV.
11. Com. K.J.Devasia, Circle Secretary, CITU        
12. Com. T.M.Peerumuhammed State, Vice President, AIPRPA
13. Com. Leo Michael, Circle Secretary, SBCOEA
14. Com. M. R. Raghavan                  ,,
15. Com. P. V. Kuttiyamma Ex.Circle secretary        SBCOEA
16. Com. Jaya Raju Dist. Secretary  National Savings Agents Association
17. Com. P. Lakshmanan Dist. President Confederation of CGEs
18. Com. Pushparaj Kerala School Teachers Association
19. Com. S. R. Soni Kerala NGO Union
20. Com. Subhash Chandran KSRTEA
21. Com. K. R.Retheesh DYFI
22. Com. T. Anil SFI
23. Com. Jeethendra Das, Treasurer, SBCOEA, Kerala Circle
24. Com. M. K. Mohanan, CHQ Office Bearer, SBCOEA, Kerala
WORKING CHAIRMAN
Com. A. N. Ramachandran (NFPE)
GENERAL CONVENOR
Com. T. D. Jose (NFPE)
FINANCE SECRETARY
Com. M. B. Rajendran (NFPE)
SUB COMMITTEES
Accomodation
Chairman    Com. G. Sunil SPM Kumily
Convenor    Com. Y. Subhash Postman Kumily
Food
Chairman     Com. M. Madasamy PA Vandiperiyar
Convenor     Com. G.Manoharan GDSMD Chenkara
Publicity
Chairman     Com. V.K.Raju PA Kumily
Convenor     Com. S.Murugesan SPM Elappara
Finance
Chairman          Com. K.P.Zacharia PM Kattappana
Convenor          Com. M.B.Rajendran, Postman, Peruvanthanam.
Stage and decoration
Chairman     Com. K.Jayapal PA kumily
Convenor     Com. K.Salim GDSMD Amaravathy
Registration
Chairman     Com. M.G.Gopi GDSMD Rajakumary
Convenor     Com. Devis.K.Kuriakose OA Divisaional office
Souvenier
Chairman     Com. P.P.Radhakrishnan MTS RMS
Convenor     Com. Arun.P.Antony DSM Divisional office
Transport
Chairman     Com. S.Ramar SPM Murukady
Convenor     Com. M.V.Ravi PA Kattappana

           In addition to the sub committees an Executive Committee consisting of 51 Members of various organisations have also been formed.
About the Venue:
            The venue of the meeting is at Holiday Home Thekkady. It is at a distance of 1 KM away from Kumily Bus stand. Thekkady is the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala and an international Tourist Centre.
                 Accomodation for the delegates are available from 1400 hours on 13.03.2015 to 1000 hours on 16.03.2015. Breakfast, Lunch,  Dinner and Tea will be provided  from 13th night.  Climate in March will be moderate. Not very hot or very cold. Night it may be somewhat cold.  We are not in a position to provide accommodation to family members. However accommodation can be booked in the nearby hotels and lodges at their own cost if they so prefers and if they inform the Reception Committee in advance. For booking please contact Circle Secretary SBCO Employees Association with details and advance amount. Mobile No. 09447513474 E.MAIL ID girishsekharanindiapost@gmail.com
How to reach Kumily (Thekkady):
                 There are three options to reach Kumily (Thekkady). Delegates are advised to book tickets by train upto Kottayam or Ernakulam. Volunteers will be available at Kottayam railway station or they can go to the RMS Office for guidance.  Delegates have to travel by bus from Kottayam or Ernakulam. The duration of journey by bus from Kottayam to Kumily is 3 hours and from Ernakulam to Kumily is 5 hours.
               Another option is to step down at Coimbatore ( Ootty hill station is near to Coimbatore at a distance of about 65 KM) .  They have to travel 7 hours by bus from Coimbatore to Kumily. The distance from Kumily to Kottayam, Ernakulam and Coimbatore is 90 KM, 120 KM and 280 KM respectively.   Coimbatore is far away from Kumily.
Kochi International Airport (Ernakulam) is the nearest Airport.  Coimbatore also airport is available.
IMPORTANT TOURIST PLACES FOR VISIT AND THE DISTANCE FROM THEKKADY IS AS GIVEN BELOW.
1.     Thekkady  wild life sanctuary( boating facility available)   5 KM
2.     Munnar hill  station                                                                               90 KM
3.     Madurai Meenakshi temple                                                                  130 KM
4.     Kodaikanal hill station                                                                           120 KM
5.     Ootty hill station                                                                                    340 KM
6.     Kanyakumary                                                                                         350 KM
7.     Idukki Arch dam                                                                                     80 KM
8.     Kumarakom backwaters and bird sanctuary                                         90 KM
9.     Alappuzha Backwater Boating
10.   Kochi (Ernakulam)  -  Sight Seeing
11.   Thiruvananthapuram  -  Sight Seeing
12.   Guruvayur Temple (Thrissur District)
13.   Sabarimala Temple (Pathanamthitta District)
14.   Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu)
15.   Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
SOUVENIR:
It has also been decided to publish a souvenir in connection with the AIC. Circle Secretaries of AIPSBCOEA are requested to collect at least one advertisement for it.  Order form and Tariff will be sent separately.
CONTACT NUMBERS OF THE OFFICE BEARERS OF  THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE
1.   Girish Sekaran circle secretary SBCO employees association 09447513474
2.   T.D.Jose General convenor 09447151902    E mail tdjose9@gmail.com
3.   G.Sunil SPM Kumily  convenor accommodation committee     09447388880
4.   K.P. Zacharia PM Kattappana Chairman accommodation committee  09447474039.
Programme Notice will be published later.  Conference will commence at 10.30 M on14-03-2015 and will continue upto 5 PM on15-03-2015.  Those who want to visit tourist places should book their travel tickets in such a way that they can visit the places of interest either before 14.03-2015 or after 15-03-2015.  Delegates will not be allowed to leave the Conference Venue on 14th & 15th March, 2015, when the Conference is in session.
DELEGATE/VISITOR’S FEE:
Delegate/Visitor Fee is fixed as Rs.1,000/- (Rs. One thousand only) per head.  Additional Expenditure of the Conference will be met by colleceting minimum donation from all NFPE members of Kerala Circle including Gramin Dak Sevaks.  There will be no public collection.
EXTENDING WARM AND HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL DELEGATES AND LEADERS TO KERALA, THE “GOD’S OWN COUNTRY” AND ALSO THE LAND OF CLASS-ORIENTED MILITANT WORKING CLASS MOVEMENT.


K. K. Jayachandran, MLA                    Virendra Tiwary                                              T.D.Jose,
Chairman                                            General Secretary                             General Convenor


Reception Committee. 

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

2nd ALL INDIA CONFERENCE OF AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)

The 2nd All India Conference of AIPEU-GDS (NFPE) will be held at Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) on 19th & 20th September 2015. All Circle Unions are requested to complete formation of Divisional Unions in all circles and send Delegates to the conference. Please remit Quota to GDS CHQ also.


P. Pandurangarao
General Secretary
AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)
Dada Ghosh Bhawan,
2151/1, New Patel Road
New Delhi – 110008
Ph: 09717768785, 09849466595
E-mail: aipeugdsnfpe@gmail.com 


CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
Central Headquarters
1st floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001.
No.Conf/Meeting/2015                                                                           19-01-2015
URGENT / IMPORTANT
EXTENDED NATIONAL SECRETARIAT MEETING OF CONFEDERATION
2015 FEBRUARY 17thTUESDAYat NEW DELHI.

NOTICE

        It is hereby notified that the extended National Secretariat meeting of the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers will be held at Confederation Headquarters (1st Floor, North Avenue Post Office building) New Delhi-110 001 on 17th February, 2015, Tuesday.  The meeting shall commence at 10.30 AM on 17-02-2015 and continue till close.  All National Secretariat members (CHQ Office Bearers) and State C-O-C General Secretaries are requested to attend the meeting without fail.  The following shall be the agenda of the meeting.
Agenda:
1.      Organisational Review
2.      All India Trade Union Workshop held at Bangalore - Review
3.      Implementation of decision of the National Joint Council of Action (National Council JCM Staff side)
          a)      Review of the 11th December National Convention.
          b)      Implementation of the decisions of NJCA dated 11-12-2014 & 11-01-2015.
          c)      Fixing of quota to all affiliates of Confederation and COCs for participation in the 28th April 2015 Parliament March of Central Govt. Employees.
4.      Financial Review and remittance of arrears of quota by affiliates.
5.      All India Workshop of Women Employees of Confederation - Fixing venue and dates.
6.      Any other item with permission of the chair.
                                                                                                Yours fraternally,
                                                                                                      M. Krishnan,

Secretary General.



Monday, January 19, 2015

Immovable Property Return for the year 2014 (as on 31.12.2014) - Submission through cscms.nic.in- regarding.(Click the link below for details)

Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Filing of annual Immovable Property Returns – regarding (Click the link below for details)

Friday, January 16, 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015

26th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA)under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble MOS (PP) to be held on 03rd  February, 2015 at 11.00 AM in Committee Room-A, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi – Reg (Click the link below for details)


Directorate issued various orders for GDS

Directorate issued various orders for GDS on the basis of  DKS  CHAUHAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Review of approved categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks - Filling up of vacant posts of GDS Mailman.   CLICK HERE



Consideration of Married Son as dependent family member for the purpose ofcompassionate engagement to GDS posts 

CLICK HERE


Review of merit points under compassionate Engagement Scheme, under attribute ‘own agricultural land and house’
CLICK HERE


Revised selection process for engagement to all approved categories of GDS Posts.

CLICK HERE

Review of Penalties specified in Rule 9 of  GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011.

CLICK HERE

Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to GDS posts.
CLICK HERE


Preference to casual labourers in the matter of engagement as Gramin Dak Sevaks – review thereof.
CLICK HERE

Declaration of Assets and Liabilities under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 - Clarification on filing of property returns in accordance with existing service rules for different categories of public servants – Reg  Click Here.


Introduction of postal stamps as RTI fee/cost – seeking comments from public regarding CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Introduction of Aadhar Enabled Bio-metric Attendance System(AEBAS) – regarding CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

POSB ATM Card/e-Banking/Mobile Banking request Form & Customer Information Updation Form for existing customers CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS PAGE 2

REVISION OF RATES OF HONORARIUM TO INQUIRY OFFICERS (SERVING PART TIME/RETIRED) AND PRESENTING OFFICERS (Click the link below for details)