MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Education ministry sets up high level panel led by former ISRO chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan to oversee NTA ops
The Ministry of Education has constituted a high-level committee led by former ISRO chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan to address issues with the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to lapses in multiple examinations, focusing on reforming the examination process and improving data security protocols.
Anti-paper leak law for exams comes into effect amid NEET, UGC-NET row; Jail term and hefty fines introduced
Amid concerns over exam leaks, the Indian government has introduced a new law with stringent penalties, including jail terms and fines, to combat cheating in public exams. The law, effective from June 21, aims to bring transparency and credibility to exams like NEET and UGC-NET, which have faced controversies. The move comes after protests and legal actions following allegations of question paper leaks and irregularities in recent exams.
Revolutionary governance reforms will continue to increase citizen-centricity: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the revolutionary governance reforms undertaken in the last decade under the NDA government, focusing on increasing citizen centricity and ease of living. He emphasized the continuity of this work in the ongoing third term, aiming to achieve Mission Viksit Bharat.
Modi Cabinet portfolios allocated; Sitharaman retains finance ministry, Jaishankar to serve as EAM again
NDA Full List Ministry Portfolio: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on Monday by allocating key portfolios to ministers following their swearing-in ceremony. This cabinet formation includes 30 cabinet ministers, 36 ministers of state (MoS), and 5 MoS with independent charge from the BJP and its allies, marking the establishment of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under his leadership
Modi 3.0 in action: NDA's 100-day dash unveiled with key ministry moves
With the National Democratic Alliance assuming power, all Union ministries are set to launch their 100-day plans. ET provides a snapshot of the key government initiatives and actions planned for the next three months.
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.
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.
All citizens can lodge grievances pertaining govt depts on CPGRAMS: Jitendra Singh
Any citizen can lodge grievances pertaining to central government departments, states and Union territories on the Centralised Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Singh said that every ministry or department under the central and state governments (and UT administrations) have access to this system and grievances are resolved by them on a decentralised basis.
PM's Awards scheme restructured, to recognise performance through targeted beneficiaries
The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration has undergone restructuring to acknowledge the performance of civil servants based on targeted individual beneficiaries and the implementation of government priority programs. The revamped scheme, aimed at fostering competition, innovation, and institutionalizing best practices, focuses on good governance, qualitative achievements, and last-mile connectivity.
Govt officials, industry experts brainstorm on use of AI for public grievances redressal
New Delhi: In a brainstorming session organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), senior government officials and industry experts discussed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for public grievances and universal face authentication. The Secretary of DARPG highlighted the significant increase in e-service delivery across the country, with many states achieving 100% saturation. The session concluded with a focus on universalized face authentication, AI in grievance redressal, e-commerce initiatives, and media outreach.
Personnel Ministry spearheads govt offices transformation, 'good governance' steps in 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured that technology is used as a tool to ensure transparency, accountability and citizen centricity in the governance, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said.
Pensioners generate 1.15 crore digital life certificates: Centre
An analysis of the age-wise generation of DLCs reveals that more than 24,000 pensioners above the age of 90 years used digital mode, the statement said. The leading states for DLC generation are Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, having generated 5.07 lakh, 4.55 lakh and 2.65 lakh DLCs, it said.
Centre to launch mega campaign to promote submission of digital life certificate by pensioners
The Indian government plans to launch a nationwide campaign in November to promote submission of digital life certificates (DLCs) by pensioners. The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has been promoting the use of DLCs (Jeevan Pramaan) among central government pensioners to provide them with a smoother process for pension continuation.
Centre holds pension-related awareness programme with pensioners' association
Centre's Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare on Friday held an awareness programme with two pensioners' associations here. According to the DoPPW, the programme was held with a view to dispense information, understand issues faced by pensioners, and dwell on suggestions forwarded by them.
Over 2,000 obsolete rules & laws scrapped in last 9 yrs, says Union Minister
Over 2,000 rules and laws were scrapped by the Centre in the last nine years for ease of governance and ease of business, said Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions on Sunday.
India to suggest 4 principles to check economic offences
India is likely to pitch for four 'high-level principles' at the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group's first meeting this week, focussing on sharing of information on economic offences, strengthening law enforcement and recovery of stolen assets from fugitives, ET has learnt.
Govt issues consolidated guidelines on official dealings between administration and MPs
The comprehensive guidelines regarding observance of proper procedure in official dealings between administration and Members of Parliament and state legislatures were issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in 2011.
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