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Submission of Annual Life Certificate for KVS Pensioners who got retired from 01.04.2023 Onwards: KVS Order dated 22.10.2024

  Submission of Annual Life Certificate for KVS Pensioners who got retired from 01.04.2023 Onwards: KVS Order dated 22.10.2024 Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (HQ) 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi -110016 फ.110230(e-Pen)/3/2022/केविएस(मु.)/4909 दिनांक: 22.10.2024 उपायुक्‍त/निदेशक सभी क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय/जीट केन्‍द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन विषय: 01.04.2023 के पश्‍चात सेवानिवृत हुए केविएस पेंशनर्स का वार्षिक जीवन प्रमाण पत्र जमा करने के संबंध में/ Submission of Annual Life Certificate for KVS Pensioners who got retired from 01.04.2023 – Onwards -reg. KVS has launched e-Pension portal w.e.f 01.04.2023, which facilitates timely processing of pension file and disbursement of initial Pension on scheduled time. The e-Pension portal also has the facility for submission of Life Certificate by the Pensioner on visiting nearest KVs/ RO/ ZIET/ KVS(HQ) in addition to all other modes available, such as Nearest Indian Bank Branch, Jeevan Pramaan Application etc. To avoid delay in trans

Immediate Extension of Cashless Consultation facility for Retired Persons Aged 75 and Above at Railway Empanelled Hospitals

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Heartiest Thanks for Inviting Bharat Pensioners Samaj to the National Conference on the Rights of Older Persons

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Reiteration of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, CGHS, and Dte. General Of Health Services

  No.19-3/2024/ADMN.(129) Office of the Additional Director Central Government Health Scheme 3rd Floor, E Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru-34 Bengaluru Dated: 17/10/2024 NOTIFICATION Sub: Reiteration of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, CGHS, and Dte. General Of Health Services. With reference to the above-mentioned subject, the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the terms and conditions of empanelment under CGHS and to reiterate that the Hospitals, Diagnostics/Imaging, Eye, and Dental centers empaneled under CGHS shall provide better services to the CGHS beneficiaries. The following instructions are to be followed strictly by all HCOs empaneled under CGHS Bengaluru, failing which necessary action will be initiated in accordance with the MoA. 1.      Cashless CGHS facility is obligatory for Pensioners , Ex-members of Parliament , Sitting Members of Parliament , Freedom Fighters , and Serving CGHS/DGHS/Ministry of

Senior Citizens' Health Cover and Term Insurance Likely to Be GST-Free

  In a significant development that could bring relief to senior citizens, a group of state finance ministers is reportedly leaning towards exempting Goods and Services Tax (GST) on term insurance plans and health insurance for seniors. The move is being seen as a crucial step in making insurance more affordable for the elderly population, who often face financial constraints and rising healthcare costs. This initiative, which is still under consideration, could have far-reaching effects on the welfare of senior citizens, potentially removing GST for those purchasing health insurance policies of up to Rs 5 lakh. Bharat Pensioners Samaj Advocacy Bharat Pensioners Samaj, a prominent organization that represents the interests of pensioners and senior citizens across India, has been at the forefront of this issue. Through various platforms and forums, the organization has forcefully advocated for the removal of GST on senior citizens' health and insurance plans, arguing that the le

The Importance of Protecting the Rights of Senior Citizens: Reflections from NHRC’s Foundation Day and National Conference

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Revision of pension after authorisation under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2021 - reg.

  F. No. 38/10(04)/2024-P&PW(A) (e 10124)- Dated: 18.10.2024 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare Office Memorandum Subject: Revision of pension after authorisation under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2021 - reg. The undersigned is directed to say that as per Sub Rule 2 of Rule 66 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 [erstwhile Rule 70 of CCS(Pension) Rules 1972], subject to provisions of Rule 7 and 8 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021, pension or family pension once authorised after final assessment or revised under Sub Rule 1 of Rule 66 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the pensioner or family pensioner unless such revision becomes necessary on account of detection of a clerical error subsequently. In case the clerical error is detected after a period of two years from the date of authorisation or revision of pension or family pension, no revision of pension to the disadvantage of

Settlement of Family Pension between two wives of a Government Servant or Pensioner under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 - reg.

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  1/1(33)/2O24-P&PW(E)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1/1094/2024             F. No. l/l(33)/2024- P&PW(E) Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare       3 rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003. Dated lo + t)ctober, 2024   OFFICE MEMORANDUM   Sub:- Settlement of Family Pension between two wives of a Government   Servant   or   Pensioner   under   Central   Civil   Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 - reg.   The undersigned is directed to say that Department of Pension,in supersession of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 has notified the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 and Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Pe

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 Centrali

Promote individual financig-Posted On: 18 OCT 2024 3:05PM by PIB Delhi

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Ministry of Rural Development Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with ten banks to promote individual financing for higher order enterprises Posted On: 18 OCT 2024 3:05PM by PIB Delhi Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY NRLM) under Ministry of Rural Development signed Memorandum of Understanding with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank. These Banks are Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, UCO Bank and IDBI Bank Limited. These Banks have designed specific products for financing individual women entrepreneurs under the fold of DAY-NRLM. The loan products so designed will help women avail bigger ticket size loans for scaling up their enterprises. This move is in lines with the realisation of goal of making Lakhpati Didi, as announced by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Secretary, Rural Development Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh advised B

H C. Jabalpur-Grant the due annual increment to the petitioners either on 1st July or 1st January of their retirement year.

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 Here is a summary of the case in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur : Case Details: Court: High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur Bench: Hon'ble Shri Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, Chief Justice & Hon'ble Shri Justice Vivek Jain Date: 15th October, 2024 Case No.: Writ Petition No. 14060 of 2024 (with several other petitions, including WP/17001/2024, WP/18050/2024, etc.) Parties: Petitioner: Ram Prasad Kushwah Respondent: The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others Legal Representation: For Petitioners: Various advocates including Shri Taman K. Khadka, Shri Vijay Kumar Narwariya, and others. For Respondents/State: Smt. Janhavi Pandit (Additional Advocate General) and Shri S.S. Chauhan (Government Advocate). Common Grievance: The petitioners, or the legal heirs of retired employees, raised the issue regarding the non-grant of their annual increment, which became due on 1st July or 1st January of their retirement year, but was not extended. The employees retired eit