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  Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes for Q3 FY 2024-25 (1st October, 2024 to 31st December, 2024): Department of Economic Affairs O.M. dated 30.09.2024 F.No.1/4/2019-NS Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) North Block, New Delhi Dated: 30.09.2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes – reg. The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the third quarter of FY 2024-25 starting from 1st October, 2024 and ending on 31st December, 2024 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the second quarter (1 July, 2024 to 30th September, 2024) of FY 2024-25. 2. This has the approval of the competent authority. Previous:  Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes for Q2 FY 2024-25 (1st July – 30th September 2024) (Vishnukanth P. B.) Director (Budget) Tele — 01123092744 View/Download the PDF 

Bharat Pensioners Samaj Represents Pensioners at Aditya Birla-IIM Madras 'Sustenance Live Week' Conference! New Delhi, 30th September 2024 – Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) made a significant impact at the 'Sustenance Live Week' conference, organized by the Aditya Birla Group in partnership with IIM Madras at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The event was attended by S.C. Maheshwari, Secretary General of BPS, and V.K. Taneja, Editor of the Bharat Pensioner magazine, who were invited as key BPS representatives. During the conference, BPS representatives shared the organization's news magazine and their concept paper for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding with various corporate dignitaries, including the Chief Guest, the former Chief Secretary of West Bengal. The interaction with the former  chief Secretary proved to be constructive, with BPS showcasing its dedication to addressing issues faced by pensioners and senior citizens. BPS is further honor...

 

Ministry of Labour & Employment Central Government Increases Minimum Wage Rates for Workers Posted On: 26 SEP 2024 6:17PM by PIB Delhi In a significant move to support workers, particularly those in the unorganized sector, the Central Government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living. Workers engaged in various sectors, including building construction, loading and unloading, watch and ward, sweeping, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture within central sphere establishments, will benefit from the revised wage rates. The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, 2024. Last revision was done in April 2024. The minimum wage rates are categorized based on skill levels—unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled—as well as by geographical area—A, B, and C. After revision, minimum wage rates in area “A” for workers in constru...

  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066 PHONE: 26174596, 26174456, 26174438 TOLL-FREE NO.: 1800117788 No. CPAO/Banking Coord/Pension Disbursement/2024-25/145 - 208 Dated: 26th September, 2024 Office-Memorandum Subject: Disbursement of Pension/Family Pension-reg. Attention is invited to the provisions contained in Para No. 11.1.(vi) of the 'Scheme for Payment of Pensions to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorized Banks' (Fifth Edition, July 2021) according to which CPPCs of Authorized Banks are to credit the monthly pension/family pension in the account of pensioner/family pensioner by the last working day of the month to which they relate, except for the month of March, for which it should be credited on the first working day of the succeeding month i.e., April. From time to time, this office has been receiving grievances from pensioners as well as family pen...

 Referral process in ECHS – Revised Guidelines vide ECHS Order 02 Sep, 2024 Central Organisation ECHS Adjutant Generals Branch Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Army) Thimayya Marg Near Gopinath Circle Delhi Cantt -110010 B/49769/AG/ECHS 02 Sep 2024 IHQ of MoD (Navy)/Dir ECHS (N) DAV, Subroto Park HQ Southern Command (A/ECHS) HQ Eastern Command (A/ECHS) HQ Western Command (A/ECHS) HQ Northern Command (A/ECHS) HQ Central Command (A/ECHS) HQ South Western Command (A/ECHS) All Regional Centres REVISED GUIDELINES FOR REFERRAL PROCESS IN ECHS 1. Please refer followings:- (a) MoD DoESW letter No 22D(06)/2019/WE/D(Res) dated 03 Feb 2020. (b) GOlMoHFWOMZ15025/18/2020/dir/cghs dt 09 Oct 2020. (c) GOI MoHFW OM 215025/19/2024/DIR/CGHS/EHS(Comp No. 8281286) 1/3687286/2024 dt 28 Jun 2024. (d) MoD DoESW letter No 22D(06)/2019/WE/D(Res-i) dated 30 Aug 2024. 2. In line with partial modification in referral system by CGHS related guidelines for referral procedures for Consultation, Inves...

  Guidelines and ceiling rates for lung and heart transplant surgeries for ECHS beneficiaries: IHq MoD (Army) Order dated 02.09.2004 Central Organisation ECHS Adjutant Generals Branch Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Army) Thimayya Marg Near Gopinath Circle Delhi Cantt -110010 B/49769/AG/ECHS 02 Sep 2024 IHQ of MoD (Navy)/Dir ECHS (N) DAV, Subroto Park HQ Southern Command (A/ECHS) HQ Eastern Command (A/ECHS) HQ Western Command (A/ECHS) HQ Northern Command (A/ECHS) HQ Central Command (A/ECHS) HQ South Western Command (A/ECHS) All Regional Centres GUIDELINES & CEILING RATES FOR LUNG TRANSPLANT, HEART TRANSPLANT SURGERY IN RESPECT OF ECHS BENEFICIAIRES — REG 1. Ref to MoD DoESW letter No 22D(14)/2014/D(WE/Res-l) dated 30 Aug 2024. 2 It is directed to convey the approval of competent authority to issue guidelines for Lung Transplant / Heart Transplant Surgery in respect of ECHS members and their beneficiaries. 3. The ceiling rates for the surgery are as under:- (a) Lung...

  Old is Gold: Wisdom Meets Modern Technology Empowering Pensioners with Digital Literacy: The Bharat Pensioners Samaj Initiative In today’s digital age, staying connected and being digitally literate is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Recognizing the need to empower pensioners and help them navigate this ever-evolving digital landscape, Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) has taken a commendable step in coordination with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and with the cooperation of the Chief Income Tax Commissioner, Karnataka, to spread digital literacy among pensioners across the country. Workshops in Bangalore: Leading the Way As part of this initiative, BPS successfully conducted two workshops in Bangalore on the 15th and 16th of July 2024, training 50 pensioners in the basics of digital literacy. The enthusiasm and eagerness displayed by the participants were inspiring, showcasing that age is just a number when it comes to learning new skills. Building on this momentum, three more...

  ITEM NO.23               COURT NO.2                SECTION IV- A   S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS   MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION Diary No. 2400/2024 IN SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) NO. 4722/2021       UNION OF INDIA & ANR.                             Petitioner(s) VERSUS M. SIDDARAJ                                        Respondent(s)   (IA No. 11504/2024 - CLARIFICATION/DIRECTION IA No. 11514/2024 - ...