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Refer : https://scm-bps.blogspot.com/2021/04/reimbursement-of-opd-medicines-tele.html RAILTEL LIKELY TO INVITE BIDS Home Delivery of Medicines from Railway-run Hospitals in Works Twesh Mishra New Delhi: Indian Railways is in talks with online pharmacy platforms to facilitate home delivery of medicines from hospitals under its administrative control, officials told ET. Public sector undertaking RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) is likely to invite bids for offering this service in January 2025, the officials said, adding that bids would be on the discount offered on the retail price of medicines. “This service can be extended to all government-owned hospitals if successful,” a senior official said, adding that deliberations have also been held with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on this issue. Railways provide medical and health services to about 10 million beneficiaries through 129 hospitals and 586 health units. These largely provide service to the railways...

  Entitlement on resignation from railway service in respect of railway servant covered under the National Pension System: Railway Board RBE No. 113/2024 dated 24.12.2024 RBE No.113/2024 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAY) (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2024/F(E)IINM/NPS1/10 New Delhi, dated:24.12.2024. The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., DGs of RDSO and NAIR. Subject: Entitlement on resignation from railway service in respect of railway servant covered under the National Pension System -reg. The New Pension Scheme (now called as National Pension System(NPS)) was introduced vide Ministry of Finance. Department of Economic Affairs’ notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB & PR dated 22.12.2003. It was provided that the NPS would be mandatory for all new recruits to the Central Government service from 1st of January, 2004 except Armed Forces. The same was adopted on Railways vide Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2...

  Re-engagement of Retired Railway Officers as Consultant – Empowerment to GMs to re-engage retired officers in Level 13, Level-8 & 9: Railway Board Order dated 08.11.2024 भारत सरकार (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) रेल मंत्रालय (MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS) रेलवे बोर्ड (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2024/E(GR)I/38/1 Dated: 08.11.2024 The General Manager, All Indian Railways/PUs, NF(Con), CORE The DG/RDSO, Lucknow, DG/NAIR, Vadodara, DG/CTIs CAOs, DMW/Patiala, WPO/Patna, COFMOW/NDLS, RWP/Bela, CAO/IROAF Sub: Re-engagement of Retired Railway Officers as Consultant. Ref.: Board’s letter of even No. dated 29.08.2024 With reference to Board’s letter of even number dated: 29.08.2024, many Field Units have made references requesting inter-alia for allowing re-engagement of officers retired from Group-B Levels and also officers retired from Level-13, as Consultant. These requests have been examined and now Board has decided to empower GMs to re-engage the following additional categories of retired officers as Con...

  Amendment to the Scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs – ACS No. 58 to Accounts Code Part-I: Railway Board RBA No. 26/2024 dated 07.10.2024 भारत सरकार Government of India रेल मंत्रालय Ministry of Railways रेलवे बोर्ड (Railway Board) RBA NO.- 26/2024 No. 2024/AC-II/21/9 /e3476004 New Delhi, dated : 07.10.2024 1. General Managers/FA&CAOs etc(As per standard List I ) 2. All attached offices/Subordinate Offices ( As per standard List IT) Sub: ACS No. 58 to Accounts Code Part-I Amendment to the Scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs. In terms of instructions issued to Banks vide Board’s letter No. 2012/AC-II/21/6(PART)/Spot check dated 14 .08.2019, it has been decided that Annexure II-C (DEBIT SCROLL/REGISTER OF PAYMENT OF PENSIONS) in the SCHEME FOR DISBURSEMENT OF PENSIONS TO RAILWAY PENSIONERS THROUGH PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS EFFECTIVE FROM 1-8-1976 (chapter X of the Accounts code volume-I) shall be modified to conform to the formats prescribed in the letter c...

  Flexibility in retirement scheme or age for Central Govt Employees, Rules out by Govt. सरकार ने केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के लिए सेवानिवृत्ति योजना या आयु में लचीलापन देने से किया इंकार। Flexibility in retirement scheme or age for Central Govt Employees, Rules out by Govt. The Government of India has clarified its position on retirement options for Central Government employees, addressing speculation about the introduction of flexible retirement schemes. Responding to questions raised in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, provided insights into the Government’s approach to retirement policies. No Early Retirement Scheme in the Pipeline When asked whether the Government is considering an early retirement scheme for Central Government employees, the Minister firmly stated that no such proposal is under review. No Plans for Late Retirement Options On the possibility of introducing a scheme allowing employees to ex...

  Calculation of Per Capita Charges {Per Card Holder (family)} for providing Medical Faculties to certain beneficiaries in Railway Hospital/ Dispensaries: Railway Board Order dated 25.11.2024 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA भारत सरकार MINISTRY OF RAILWAY रेल मंत्रालय RAILWAY BOARD रेलवे बोर्ड No. 2020/H-1/2/S/per capita New Delhi, dated 25.11.2024 The General Managers, All Indian Railways/Production Units The Director General RDSO/ Lucknow, The PCAQ(R) PLW/ Patiala, & The CAO/RWP/Bela. Subject:- Calculation of Per Capita Charges {Per Card Holder (family)} for  providing Medical Faculties to certain beneficiaries in Railway Hospital/ Dispensaries. Ref:- Board’s letter of even no. dated 25.11.2014, 27.05.2016, 20.12.2017, 26.06.2018, 17.06.2019, 28.10.2020, 31.08.2021, 22.07.2022 & 30.10.2023.  In terms of Para 610(3) of IRMM-2000, Medical attendance and treatment facilities are available to the staff and the members of their families of the Cooperative Credit Societies and Ban...

 

  Summary of Digital Literacy Workshops conducted by the BPS in the year-2024 Digital Literacy Workshops and Campaigns Overview In a landmark initiative to empower senior citizens with essential digital skills, Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS), in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), launched a Digital Literacy Campaign on 16th July 2024 from Bangalore. The campaign focused on educating pensioners about secure digital practices, preventing cyber fraud, and effectively utilizing digital tools for everyday activities. Over the course of 2024, workshops were conducted in various cities, equipping more than 300 pensioners with critical digital competencies. Key Workshops and Highlights 1. Bengaluru Workshops (July & September 2024) § Dates: July 15-16, 16-17 July, and 23-25 September 2024. § Venue: Income Tax Office, Bengaluru. § Attendance: 106 senior citizens gained vital digital skills. § Topics Covered: Basics of smartphones, UPI payments, online banking...

  Pay related Court Cases वेतन संबंधी अदालती मामले – Fixation of pay of SO/SAO in 6th CPC Structure: Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3281 dated 16.12.2024 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3281 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024 25 AGRAHAYANA, 1946 (SAKA) PAY RELATED COURT CASES 3281: SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state: a) the policy of Government in respect of extending benefits to similarly placed applicants in pay related court cases dismissed by Apex court in SLP and Review petition; b) whether Review petition No.11687/2024 in SLP 18423-18429/2023 filed by the Government in the case of Neeraj Kumar Srivastava & Ors. Vs. UoI & Ors. has been dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, if so, the details thereof; c) whether the Government has rejected the proposal to extend the benefits to similarly placed applicants while accepting that no more judicial avenues are ...

  Dearness Relief to SRPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment- revised rates effect from 01.01.2023: Railway Board RBE No. 105/2024 dated 07.11.2024 भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS रेलवे बोर्ड (Railway Board) S.No. PC-VII/220 No. PC-V/2021/A/DR/1 RBE No.105/2024 New Delhi, dated o7.11.2024 The General Managers/ CAQ(R), All Indian Railways & PUs (As per standard mailing list) Sub:-Grant of Dearness Relief to SRPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment- revised rates effect from 01.01.2023. A copy each of DOP&PW’S OM No. 42/04/2023 — P & PW (D) dt. 06.07.23 and OM No. 42/04/2023 — P & PW (D) dt. 28.12.2023 on the above subject is sent herewith for information and compliance. 2. In pursuance of the enhanced rates of ex-gratia to the surviving SRPF(C) retirees issued vide Board’s letter No. F(E)IIE/98/PN1/Ex-Gr./3 dated 15-11-2006, para 1(i) of above mentioned DoP&PW’s O.M dated 06.07.2023 and 28.12.2023 may be read ...

  Extension of CGHS facilities to all the serving as well as retired employees of KVS – Guidelines and FAQ: KVS Order dated 29.11.2024 and 06.11.2024 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India Head Quarters, New Delhi 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110 016 F.No. 11-Adm2086/ 1 /2024-Ad-II/108 (Computer No.26282) Date: 29.11.2024 The Deputy Commissioner / Director Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan All Regional Offices /ZIETs Subject:- Extension of CGHS facilities to all the serving as well as retired employees of KVS – reg. Sir/Madam, In continuation to KVS (HQ) letter F.No.11013/01/2017-KVS(HQ)/Admn.II/PT.II/102 dated 04.11.2024, in regard to CGHS facility to all serving and retired employees of KVS, certain queries raised by different stakeholders are resolved in the following FAQ. Sl. No. Queries Comments of KVS 1 Whether the scheme of CGHS is mandatory for all serving / retired employees of KVS? No. The scheme of CGHS is option...