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  Procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/Family Pensioner from FMA to CGHS (OPD) facility and vice-versa: DoP&PW OM dated 23.03.2022 No. 4/05/2019-P&PW(D) भारत सरकार कार्मिक, लोक श‍िकायत एवं पेंशन मंत्रालय पेंशन एवं पेंशनभोगी कल्‍याण विभाग तृतीय तल, लोक नायक भवन खान मार्केट, नई द‍िल्‍ली-110003 दिनांक: 23 मार्च, 2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/Family Pensioner from FMA to CGHS (OPD) facility and vice-versa-reg The undersigned is directed to say that the Central Government Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments for their retired employees for meeting expenditure on their day-to­-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization, are entitled to receive a monthly Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA

  Has the IAS failed the Nation? { The biggest problem with the IAS is a deeply flawed system of incentives and penalties. The service still attracts some of the best talent in the country, and young recruits come in with sharp minds and full of enthusiasm to ‘change the world’. But soon, they become cogs in the wheels of complacency and acquiescence, turn lazy and cynical, and worse,  lose their moral compass}   Yes, and it's not all politicians' fault. The service rewards mediocrity & risk aversion   I wish the answer were a resounding 'no'. Much to my regret though, that’s not the case. The public perception of   the IAS today is of an elitist self-serving, status quo perpetuating set of bureaucrats who are out of touch with reality who wallow in their privileges and social status and have lost the courage of conviction to standup for what’s right. It wasn’t always like this, in the mid-1970s when I was a fresh entrant into  the service, if the government w

 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2520 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2022)  PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL QUANTUM OF PENSION 2520 SHRI NARAIN DASS GUPTA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:  (a) whether the present pensions in the lower rungs are commensurate to the current higher cost of living, if adjusted to the rate of inflation;  (b) whether the proposal of the Parliament Standing Committee on additional quantum of pension to central pensioners below 80 years of age is being considered;  (c) whether Government has prepared a roadmap to implement the recommendations of the Standing Committee; and  (d) whether the re-implementation of the old pension policy is being considered by Government as pension is the only means of sustenance after retirement for a large sectio n of the society?  ANSWER  MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES A

  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF  HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3826 ANSWERED ON:  25.03.2022 Local purchase of AYUSH medicines under CGHS S. Ramalingam Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has put in place effective mechanism allowing local purchase of medicines, authorized local chemists and medical reimbursement facilities in AYUSH Wellness Centres of CGHS in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor; (c) the total number of CGHS beneficiaries/patients who availed the facilities under each of such initiatives/ arrangements along with total amount spent for the same during last three years, unit-wise and dispensary wise particularly in Siddha units; (d) whether the Government proposes to expand and open new AYUSH Wellness Centres particualry Siddha Wellness Centres in the country; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINI

  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF  DEFENCE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3696 ANSWERED ON:  25.03.2022 One Rank One Pension Scheme Jaisiddeshwar Shivacharya Mahaswamiji Sougata Ray Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has successfully implemented One Rank One Pension Scheme (OROP) for the soldiers; (b) if so, the details and the present status of the implementation of the scheme; (c) whether there has been undue delay in the implementation of the scheme and if so, the reasons therefor along with the expected time scheduled to complete the said process; (d) whether there is any loop-holes in its implementation that is making few of the soldiers to run from pillar to post in order to get their grievances rectified; and (e) whether there is a separate cell in the Ministry with dedicated staff to look into the matters of OROP and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (a): Yes, Sir. (b):

  No. TA-3-201/2/2020-TA-III/cs 4261/104 Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Office of Controller General of Accounts Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan E-Block, GPO Complex, INA New Delhi Dated: 23.03.2022 Office Memorandum Subject: Report No.13 of 2020 of the C&AG on “performance Audit of National Pension System” -reg. Reference is invited to OM No. 18/1/2018-PR dated 4th February, 2022 (copy enclosed) received from Department of Financial Services on the subject cited above. The information has been sought by DFS in connection with the reply of ATN on the C&AG Audit report as above. 5, In this connection the instructions issued by this office OM No.TA-3-201/2/2020-TA-III/cs4261/19 dated 14/01/2021 may please be referred to for compliance to the ATN on the Audit observations raised in respective Paras of CAG Audit report No.13 against Ministries/ Department concerned. 6. All the Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs (IC) in the Ministries/Departments are requested to compile the requisite infor

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE) RAJYA SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2518 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2022) RESTORATION OF OLD PENSION SCHEME  2518 SHRI MD. NADIMUL HAQUE:   SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:  Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:  (a) whether Government propose to reintroduce the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) following  the demands for same that has risen from various quarters;  (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;  (c) whether Government is aware that experts have pointed out that under the National  Pension System(NPS), economic downturns can affect pensions as it is market-linked;  (d) whether Government is aware that under NPS, there is no proper safety net for retired  employees as under the OPS;  (e) whether Government propose to adopt any measure to address these issues; and  (f) if so, the details including timeline regarding the same? ANSWER MINISTER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ministry of Defence OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (WC) SECTOR-9, CHANDIGARH- 160009 No-Sys&Coord/Misc/2021-22 DATE – 15.03.2022 To The Officer in Charge 1. AAO(Pay) WC, Pathankot 2. AAO (Pay) WC, Delhi cantt. 3. AN XI 4. M section 5. Store contract section 6. E section 7. All AOGEs Sub:- Review of confirmation of payment of EPF contribution by contractors in r/o of outsourcing staff. AAO(Pay)WC, Jalandhar cantt letter No. AAO/P/WC/JRC/A/c dtd-10.03.2022 regarding subject matter is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action please. It is requested to ensure that the procedure mentioned in the ibid letter regarding timely payment of minimum wages, EPF and ESI in respect of outsourced staff in Defence Sector is being followed by your office/section. G.O (Sys & Coord) Copy to:- 1. Command HOrs. ChandiMandir — AAO(Pay)WC,Jalandhar cantt letter No. AAO/ P/ WC/ JRC/A/c dtd- 10.03.2022 regarding subject matter is forward herewit

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2202 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22NDMARCH, 2022 WAIVER OF CGHS CARD FEES FOR RETIRED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 2202 # SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: – (a) whether it is a fact that Government charges a hefty lump sum amount from the Central Government employees for making CGHS card on their superannuation; (b) if so, the amount that is being charged and the reasons for not providing CGHS card free of cost even after serving for many years in Government service; (c) whether Government proposes to waive off the amount charged for CGHS card on the retirement of Central Government employees; and (d) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor?  ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR) (a) to (d): Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a subscriptio

 

Procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/Family Pensioner from FMA to CGHS (OPD) facility and vice-versa: DoP&PW OM dated 23.03.2022 No. 4/05/2019-P&PW(D) भारत सरकार कार्मिक, लोक श‍िकायत एवं पेंशन मंत्रालय पेंशन एवं पेंशनभोगी कल्‍याण विभाग तृतीय तल, लोक नायक भवन खान मार्केट, नई द‍िल्‍ली-110003 दिनांक: 23 मार्च, 2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/Family Pensioner from FMA to CGHS (OPD) facility and vice-versa-reg The undersigned is directed to say that the Central Government Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments for their retired employees for meeting expenditure on their day-to­-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization, are entitled to receive a monthly Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA).