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CGHS update: Central govt employees have to mandatorily apply for new CGHS card online, how to apply, rules, documents needed
CGHS rule update for central govt employees: Serving central government employees have to mandatorily apply for a new CGHS card online, the OM said. A central government employee can visit www.cghs.nic.in to generate a temporary reference number. How can a central government employee apply for a new CGHS card. What are the documents needed to apply for a CGHS card? Who can be considered as family members to get CGHS benefits? All you need to know about how to apply for a CGHS card online.
DA hike latest update: Will central govt employees, pensioners get 18-month DA arrear? PM gets a proposal
7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Latest Update: Dearness allowance is a component of salary of the government employees and pensioners. It was introduced to help government employees cope with rising inflation. Will the central government employees and pensioners get arrears for the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) suspended for 18 months during the COVID-19 pandemic? Prime Minister has received a proposal. All you need to know
EPS withdrawal rules changed; lakhs of EPF subscribes to benefit; check if you stand to benefit
The government has changed the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) of 1995 to enable members with fewer than six months of employment to receive a withdrawal benefit. Additionally, the government amended Table D to ensure that withdrawal benefits are paid fairly; this change would benefit over 23 lakh members.
EPFO discontinues GIS deductions, to refund past deductions: These government employees to get higher salary
EPFO: Specified employees stand to gain due to EPFO's decision of discontinuing GIS deductions and refunding all deductions made thus far. According to Akhil Chandna, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat, "The discontinuation of deductions under GIS will indeed increase the take-home salaries. Previously, the deductions were made from employees' monthly salaries as per their pay-scales to fund the GIS."
Prematurely retire non-performers from service: Centre to PSUs, PSBs and other statutory bodies
The Centre has instructed all ministries to promptly review employees' performance to identify non-performers for premature retirement. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) mandated adherence to guidelines under Fundamental and Pension Rules to ensure efficiency in government operations. Ministries must submit monthly reports starting July 2024 as per DoPT's 2020 directives
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees suspended; should you still do it?
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a temporary suspension of the mandatory linking of Central Government Health Services (CGHS) beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. Citing a review of their earlier directive, the Ministry issued an office memorandum on June 25, 2024, stating the decision to put the implementation on hold until further notice. This move aims to reconsider the compulsory integration of the two IDs, allowing for future deliberation on the matter.
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Central govt employees seek rationalised income tax slabs and old pension scheme from Budget
Central government employees are advocating for key reforms in the Union Budget 2024-25. Their demands include rationalization of income tax slabs, the restoration of the old pension scheme, the establishment of the eighth central pay commission, improved home loan recovery terms, enhanced medical facilities, and income tax exemptions for pensioners.
Centre amends rules to allow 6 months maternity leave for staff in case of surrogacy
Women government employees can now take 180 days of maternity leave if they have children through surrogacy, according to amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. The changes also allow "commissioning mothers" (intending mothers) child care leave and "commissioning fathers" 15 days of paternity leave. These amendments, notified on June 18, 2024, ensure that surrogate and commissioning mothers with less than two surviving children can access these benefits. This marks the first time maternity leave is granted to women government employees for children born through surrogacy.
8th Pay Commission: 'New proposal to set up 8th Pay Commission immediately to increase basic, DA of central govt employees'; what is the due date of 8th CPC?
8th Pay Commission Latest Update: The National Council (staff side, Joint Consultive Machinery for central government employees) urge formation of 8th Pay Commission citing rising inflation and increased revenue of the Centre. In a letter to the Cabinet Secretariat, Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary, National Council (staff side, JCM) claimed a gap exists between Dearness Allowance (DA) and actual price rise. He pointed to a doubling of government revenue since 2015 and decreased workforce as reasons to justify higher pay, allowances, and pensions of the central government employees.
BJP task force to study debacle in Uttar Pradesh, take candidates' feedback
Non-cooperation from state government employees to the sitting MPs, party workers working against them, and the false narrative that the Constitution would be changed were among the prominent reasons cited by the BJP's Lok Sabha candidates of Uttar Pradesh for the party's poor performance in their respective seats, sources said.
DA hike: Will basic pay of central govt employees, pensioners increase as DA, DR touch 50%, as per the 7th Pay Commission?
DA hike latest news update: There have been speculations about a possible hike in basic pay for central government employees and pensioners in July 2024 as dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief touch 50%. Usually, the DA and DR of the central government employees and pensioners increase from July. Are central government employees and pensioners looking for a hike in basic pay from July 2024? ET Wealth Online spoke with various experts to understand the regulations of Pay Commissions and how they will impact the salaries of central government employees and pensioners.
7th Pay Commission news: Gratuity limit now hiked for central government employees after Dearness Allowance (DA) touches 50%
DA hike impact: The Center's decision to increase its employees' dearness allowance by 4% to 50% has resulted in significant revisions to other allowances, including retirement gratuity, which is a great benefit for government employees.
Central govt employees' pension: NPS to OPS switch? Centre releases new FAQ answering all your queries
NPS vs OPS: The Centre allowed central government employees to switch from NPS to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021), known as the old pension scheme. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare released FAQs to address queries on the implementation of the switch. All the central government employees and pensioners must know
Paytm expects near-term impact on revenue, profitability due to regulatory action: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Paytm’s parent, One 97 Communications Ltd, is taking steps to “strengthen the governance framework across our group entities (especially regulated entities)” by appointing subject matter experts as advisors of independent directors, says founder Sharma in letter to shareholders. Going forward in the ongoing fiscal, Paytm also anticipates reduction in employee costs.
Rationalisation of govt bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board
The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has officially dissolved the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), a technical wing of the ministry responsible for providing technical and logistical support for community nutrition programmes. The FNB had a network of offices and quality control laboratories in Delhi, Faridabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The decision came after a Cabinet meeting in April last year, following recommendations from the Principal Economic Adviser's report on the rationalisation of government bodies.
Central govt employees, private employees can't claim LTA if they don't follow these rules; LTA eligibility, other latest updates
LTA for central govt employees: Employers offer Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) to offset travel expenses during leave. It covers airfare, train tickets, or public transport, but reimbursement is capped by employer or tax limits. Confusions arise, especially with air travel. Here's a breakdown: Can you claim LTA with a confirmed flight ticket? Does the booking platform matter? Is family included? What documents are required for flight-based LTA claims?
Latest on DA hike: 25% increase in gratuity due to dearness allowance hike kept on hold; here’s why
Dearness allowance hike: The EPFO has opted to keep in "abeyance" the retirement and death gratuity increase for workers, which is a blow to those employed by the government and organised sector. In March 2024, the Central government raised the Dearness Relief (DR) and Dearness Allowance (DA) by 4%.
Latest General Provident Fund rules: Will interest amount be paid if the GPF contribution exceeds Rs 5 lakh? Govt clarifies
General Provident Fund rules: All government employees can open a GPF account and pay a portion of their salaries to the GPF. When they retire, employees receive the entire money accrued in their GPF account over their service tenure.
LTC rules for central government employees released: Who is eligible, who is not? Find out here
The Leave Travel Concession (LTC) initiative offers government employees a discounted travel option to go to any destination in India or to their home town during a a block of four years. . Are all central government employees eligible for LTC? What are the terms and conditions of LTC? All you need to know.
EPFO evaluates course of action on Karnataka HC judgement on foreign workers
"While holding the highest regard for the Court's decision, the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) is actively evaluating the course of action in response to this judgement," the EPFO said in response to the queries pertaining to the judgement.
DA hiked to 50% for central government employees; retirement and death gratuity will increase by this much
Latest on DA hike: The Central government increased the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) by 4% in March 2024. This hike in DA to 50% also increased various components of a central government employee’s salary.
4% DA hike: These three allowances of central government employees will go up 25% after latest DA hike; check details
The Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees was increased by 4% to 50%. Dearness relief (DR) for retirees of the central government has been increased by 4% to 50% to counteract price hikes. This will result in a large increase in salaries of central government employees and pensions of retirees.
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees: Check new deadline, other key details
Linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: Relief for CGHS beneficiaries! The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has extended the deadline for linking CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA numbers by 120 days, from June 30, 2024. Initially, the ministry asked all the central government employees to mandatorily link their CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA numbers from April 1, 2024. The ministry said, "To assist the CGHS beneficiaries, KIOSKS shall be made operational at all the wellness centers by 30.06.2024." Here's what all the central government employees must know about linking CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID.
DA hiked to 50%: Now HRA of central govt employees to go up as per 7th CPC; how much will HRA increase, when will you get it?
HRA hike for central govt employees: After DA hiked to 50%, several other allowances including HRA of the central government employees, will also be increased. The 7th Pay Commission recommended that the rates of HRA be revised to 30%, 20%, and 10% of basic pay in X, Y, and Z cities, respectively, when DA reaches 50%. Will the central government release a separate order mentioning the hike in HRA as DA reaches 50% now? How much will the hike be in HRA now? When can central government employees expect the increased HRA? Know here
DA hiked to 50%: 6 other allowances revised for central govt employees, as per 7th Pay Commission
DA hiked by 4%: The 7th Pay Commission reviewed all benefits offered to Central Government employees, including those for railway employees, civilian defence workers, and defence troops, in response to its evaluation and recommendations from 2016. The key guidelines for these six allowances for employees of the central government have been issued.
DA hiked to 50%: 6 things central government employees should know about latest dearness allowance increase
Dearness allowance (DA) hiked: Here is look at six things to know about the basic pay hike according to an Office Memorandum (OM) released by the Ministry of Finance.
DA (dearness allowance) hiked: 6 things central government employees should know now
The Dearness Allowance for central government workers has increased to 50% with the most recent increase. Central government employees will now get a 4% rise in their dearness allowance (DA). To offset price increases, dearness relief (DR) for central government retirees has been raised by 4% to 50%. This will lead to a significant jump in the salary of central government employees.
Central government employees, pensioners: How to apply for CGHS online and offline, know CGHS charges
Under CGHS, central government employees and central government pensioners and their family members can get quality healthcare facilities at reasonable rates. To get the benefits under CGHS, a central government employee needs to make a CGHS card. How can a central government employee or a central government pensioner register for CGHS facilities? Are CGHS facilities free of cost? What are charges do you need to pay to avail of CGHS facilities?
Govt approves 4% hike in Dearness Allowance for govt employees at cost of Rs 12,869 crore per annum to exchequer
The Union cabinet has approved a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners starting January 1, 2024. This will increase the total exchequer by 50%, benefiting approximately 49.18 lakh employees and 67.95 lakh pensioners.
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