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Comprehensive guidelines for sensitive, accessible, and meaningful redressal of Central Government Pensioners’ grievances on CPENGRAMS Portal - reg.

 F-No-14/12/2023-P&PW (CPEN)-9012 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the 16th October, 2024 Subject : Comprehensive guidelines for sensitive, accessible, and meaningful redressal of Central Government Pensioners’ grievances on CPENGRAMS Portal - reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare’s OMs dated 06.08.2021 and 23.08.2023 regarding the strengthening of the Pensioners’ grievance redressal mechanism and to say that in compliance with Cabinet Secretary’s DO No. 1/28/2/2024- Cab. dated 01.07.2024, conveying the directions of Hon'ble Prime Minister during his interaction with the Secretaries to the Government of India on 29th June, 2024 to make grievance redressal systems more sensitive, accessible, and meaningful, this Department has reviewed the process of the Centralized Pension

Time limit for advance rail reservation

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS -RAILWAY BOARD No. 2007/TG-1/20/P/ARP/e-file New Delhi, dated 16.10.2024 To: Principal Chief Commercial Manager, All Zonal Railways Managing Director, CRIS Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Subject: Time limit for Advance Reservations. Ref: Instructions issued vide No. 2007/TG-1/20/P dated 27.02.2015 (Commercial Circular No. 11 of 2015) It has been decided that with effect from 01.11.2024, the existing time limit for advance reservations by trains will be reduced from 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) as mentioned below: 1. With effect from 01.11.2024, the ARP (Advance Reservation Period) will be of 60 days (excluding the day of journey) and bookings will be done accordingly. However, all the bookings done up to 31.10.2024 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact 2. Cancellations of the bookings made beyond the ARP of 60 days will, however, be permitted. 3. There will be no change in the case of certain daytime express trains like T

Cabinet approves additional instalment of three percent of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners

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  Cabinet 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)   Visitor Counter : 13364

Urgent Need for Resolution of PensionAnomalies and Immediate Implementation of ISP Final Orders

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Urgent Revision of Pension for Pre-1.1.2006 Central Government Pensioners Referrence:No BPS/SG/pre2006/24/1 Dated 5.05.2024 & No BPS/SG/pre2006/24/1 Dated: 15.07.2024

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Urgent Revision of Pension for Pre-1.1.2006 Central Government Pensioners Referrence:No BPS/SG/pre2006/24/1 Dated 5.05.2024 & No BPS/SG/pre2006/24/1 Dated: 15.07.2024

Entitlement on absorption in or under a corporation, company or body in respect of Central Government servant covered under the National Pension System: DoP&PW O.M. dated 07.10.2024

Entitlement on absorption in or under a corporation, company or body in respect of Central Government servant covered under the National Pension System: DoP&PW O.M. dated 07.10.2024 No. – 57/03/2022-P&P W(B)/8361(4) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare *** Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the 7th October, 2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Entitlement on absorption in or under a corporation, company or body in respect of Central Government servant covered under the National Pension System -reg. हिन्‍दी: राष्ट्रीय पेंशन प्रणाली के अंतर्गत कवर किए गए केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारी के आमेलन होने पर हकदारी-संबंधी DoP&PW का द‍िनांक 07.10.2024 का कार्यालय ज्ञापन The undersigned is directed to say that Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has notified the Central Civil Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2021 to govern the service related matters of Centra

Refund of employees share of NPS with returns on availing benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or CCS (EoP) Rules, 1939 to the nominee / Government servant in the event of death or discharge on their disablement or invalidation prior to notification of the CCS(Implementation of NPS) Rules, 2021-reg

  Refund of employees share of NPS with returns on availing benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or CCS (EoP) Rules, 1939 to the nominee / Government servant in the event of death or discharge on their disablement or invalidation prior to notification of the CCS(Implementation of NPS) Rules, 2021-reg No. 57/06/2021-P&PW (B) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension [department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market New Delhi, Dated 14th October, 2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Refund of employee’s share with returns thereon on availing benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or CCS (EoP) Rules, 1939 in the event of death of a Central Government employee covered under National Pension System or his discharge on the ground of disablement or invalidation prior to notification of the Central Civil Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2021 – reg. In Hindi:  NPS के अंतर्गत कवर किए गए सरकारी कर्मचारियों क

Grant of notional increment on 1st July I 1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt, service on 30th June / 31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits - regarding.

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  Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt. service on 30th June / 31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits – Implementation Order by DoP&T O.M. dated 14.10.2024 No.19/116/2024-Pers.Pol.(Pay)(Pt) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated the 14th October, 2024. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt.service on 30th June / 31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits – regarding. The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of Rule 10 of the Central Civil Services (Revise Pay) Rules, 2006, notified by D/o Expenditure vide Notification No.G.S.R.622 (E) dated 29.08.2008, date of annual increment was made uniform viz. 1st July of every year with effect from 0

The National Human Rights Commission of India is organizes : National Conference on the Rights of Older Persons on October 18, 2024,

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Contribution by the Government to the National Pension System in respect to Central Government employees covered under NPS.: DoP&PW O.M. dated 07.10.2024

  Contribution by the Government to the National Pension System in respect to Central Government employees covered under NPS.: DoP&PW O.M. dated 07.10.2024 No. – 57/03/2022-P&P W(B)/8361(2) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare *** 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the — 07th October, 2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Contribution by the Government to the National Pension System in respect to Central Government employees covered under NPS. The undersigned is directed to say that Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has notified the Central Civil Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2021 to govern service related matters of Central Government civil employees covered under National Pension System. Rule 7 of these rules deals with contributions by the Central Government into the National Pension System. 2. In accordance with rule 7 of the Central

Urgent request for the implementation of Board of Arbitration Award CA No. 3/2001 delivered on 24.08.2004 on humanitarian grounds.

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Urgent Need to Address Discrepancies in CGHS and Ayushman Bharat Rates Compared to Market Rates for Quality Healthcare Services

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Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries to avail treatment at hospitals empaneled with the flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY

  Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries to avail treatment at hospitals empaneled with the flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) Ayushman Bharat hospitals may soon treat CGHS beneficiaries: Hindustan Times In a bid to provide more hospital options for patients, the government is considering allowing Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries to avail treatment at hospitals empaneled with the flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY), people familiar with the matter said. “It is being planned that the beneficiaries of the CGHS scheme can also seek treatment at any of the hospitals across the country empaneled under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna. It will ensure patients have a larger ambit of hospitals to choose from, especially those patients who are looking for super speciality treatment,” said a senior government functionary aware of the matter, requesting anonymity. CGHS and AB-PM

Request for Exemption of NABH/QCI Accreditation Requirement for Private Hospitals Empanelled under AB-PMJAY for CGHS Empanelment

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In the loving memory of Sh Ratan Tata-1937-2024

In loving memory of Sh. Ratan Tata 1937-2024 May the soul of our legendary leader, Shri Ratan Tata, rest in peace. His enthusiasm and visionary leadership profoundly impacted our economy and society. He will be missed eternally, and his legacy will continue to inspire us all. Bharat Pensioners Samaj --- You can use this structure to adjust the text placement in your image editing tool. The "Bharat Pensioners Samaj" line can be centered and placed at the bottom to give it the desired emphasis.

Concept Note for NHRC National Conference on Rights of Older Persons Scheduled for 18.10.2024 at New Delhi Economic Security & Addressing Healthcare Access for the Elderly: A Framework for Reform A Comprehensive Proposal by Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS)

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Facilities extended to Senior Citizens by Indian Railway: Information Document by Railway Board:-

  Facilities extended to Senior Citizens by Indian Railway: Information Document by Railway Board:- FACILITIES EXTENDED TO SENIOR CITIZENS The following facilities have been extended from time to time to Senior citizens: (i) In the computerized Passenger-Reservation System (PRS) there is a provision to allot lower berths to Senior Citizens, Female passengers of 45 years and above automatically, even if no  choice is given, subject to availability of accommodation at the time of booking, (ii) A combined quota of six to seven lower berths per coach in Sleeper class, four to five lower berths per coach each in Air Conditioned 3 tier (3AC) and three to four lower berths per coach in Air Conditioned 2 tier (2AC) classes (depending on the number of coaches of that class in the train) has been earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers 45 years of age and above and pregnant women. (iii) Instructions have been issued for earmarking a minimum of 07 seats for senior citizens in 1st and las