STATE GOVT EMPLOYEES
Central govt employees: General Provident Fund (GPF), other provident funds' interest rates announced for July-September 2024
Central govt employees' salary: The Ministry of Finance has announced the interest rates of the General Provident Fund (GPF), Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter of 2024. Will investors get interest on GPF if the contribution exceeds Rs 5 lakh? GPF latest interest rates and all other latest rules explained.
Telecom tariff hike: Govt, regulator won't intervene in matter
The government and the telecom regulator do not plan to intervene in telecom companies' decisions to raise prices, stating that tariffs in India remain among the lowest globally. Authorities, however, want the companies to enhance the quality of services.
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
DA hike update: Will Central Govt employees, pensioners get 18-month DA arrear? FM gets proposal
7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Latest Update: Dearness allowance is a component of salary of the government employees and pensioners, aimed at soothing the impact of 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? Finance Ministry has received a proposal. All you need to know
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.
Supreme Court upholds HC ruling that prevented Haryana govt to grant extra marks to state domiciles
The Supreme Court upheld a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling preventing the Haryana government from granting 5% marks to state domiciles in certain recruitment posts based on socio-economic criteria. Justices A S Oka and Rajesh Bindal rejected Haryana SSC's appeal against the High Court's decision to cancel additional marks for Haryana residents in the 2023 Common Entrance Test, ordering fresh exams for Group C and D positions.
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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.
Sikkim govt nod for 4 pc DA hike
The Sikkim government has approved a four per cent hike in dearness allowance for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2023. This decision was made during the first cabinet meeting of the new Sikkim Krantikari Morcha government, chaired by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The increase brings the total dearness allowance to 46 per cent, costing the state exchequer Rs 174.6 crore this financial year.
Public sector banks pin hopes on new Govt for higher PLI for employees
State-run banks are optimistic about a more lucrative performance-linked incentive (PLI) for employees and are advocating for a five-day banking week as a new coalition government takes charge. Bank unions and employee associations seek a review of the current PLI scheme, introduced in 2020, which currently offers up to 15-days salary for growth exceeding 15%. Recent wage settlements have included a 17% salary increase and proposed a five-day week, pending government approval. Banks' cumulative profit exceeded ₹1.4 lakh crore in FY 2024.
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.
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.
HC strikes down inclusion of foreign workers in PF, calls it unconstitutional
HC's call will likely face resistance from the govt and the PF body because already a large number of expats have either contributed to or are currently enrolled in the social security program.
8th Pay Commission latest update: Govt gets a proposal on formation of next CPC; what central govt employees must know
8th Pay Commission latest update: In an Office Memorandum, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions said, "The undersigned is directed to forward a copy of letter No. IRTSA/Memo-7 dated 26.02.2024 received from Shri R.V. Ramesh, General Secretary, Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association on the subject mentioned above to the Department of Expenditure for further necessary action." Here's what the central government employees must know
EC suspends three Tripura govt employees for violating MCC in Guwahati
An election official said that Partha Pratim Debroy, a government teacher, Rasu Chowdhury, an Education Department staff member, and a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan named Kishan Debbarma were suspended by their authorities for participating in election campaigns and political events.
Rajasthan govt cuts VAT on petrol, diesel; hikes DA of employees by 4%
Rajasthan govt reduces fuel VAT by 2%, aligns dearness allowance with Centre. Effective Friday, Rs 1500 crore burden. 50% dearness allowance from Jan 1, 2024, benefiting 4.40 lakh pensioners.
Assam CM announces 4 pc DA hike for state government employees
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 4% hike in dearness allowance for state government employees starting from January 1, 2024. He also discussed recruitment plans for Grade-IV employees in schools and a solar panel subsidy scheme. The Union Cabinet approved a similar 4% DA hike for central government employees and pensioners.
CM Naveen Patnaik announces 4% DA hike for Odisha govt employees
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik increased dearness allowance and relief by 4%, raising it to 50% for state government employees and pensioners. The higher rates will be effective from January 1, 2024, benefiting 4.5 lakh employees and 3.5 lakh pensioners.
DDA Phase III Festival special housing scheme 2024: Date, total flats, locations, offers, discount, and other details
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is launching the Phase III Festival special housing scheme 2024 today. The scheme offers ready-to-move-in flats in Narela, Jasola, Rohini, Siraspur, and Loknayakpuram. Discount available for LIG Flats, MIG flats at Ramgarh colony and Narela, and HIG flats at Jasola.
Arunachal govt announces additional 4 per cent DA for its employees
With this hike, the DA for employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners has reached 50 per cent. The state has to spend an additional Rs 124.20 crore per year for this, officials said.
OPS vs NPS: Demand to restore OPS in place of NPS for central government employees; know what Govt says
OPS vs NPS: In a memorandum dated January 11, 2024, the Joint Forum for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme(NJCA), constituted under the banner of the NJCA, demanded that the finance ministry should restore the defined non-contributory and guaranteed Old Pension Scheme in place of contributory National Pension System for central government employees. The department of expenditure of finance ministry responded to the memorandum. Here's what it says
Uttarakhand govt increases dearness allowance of employees, pensioners to 46 pc
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given approval to the State Finance Department's order for a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners. This means that employees in the state will now receive a DA of 46%, up from the previous 42%. The announcement regarding this increase was made by the Uttarakhand government on December 31, 2023, according to an official release.
Central govt employees, pensioners: CGHS eligibility, full list of treatments available under CGHS, cities where you can get it
Central govt employees, pensioners: Now, who is eligible for this CGHS scheme? What are the facilities available under the CGHS scheme? In which cities you will get the benefits of the CGHS scheme? Here are all your questions answered.
RuPay credit card on UPI for Govt employees; all you need to know
IndusInd Bank on January 9, 2024, launched the UPI-enabled ‘IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card’, in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
General and restricted Karnataka state government holidays 2024
Here is a list of general holidays the Karnataka State Government Employees may utilise and any of the restricted holidays not exceeding two days during the year 2024.
Central govt employees, pensioners: Latest CGHS consultations charges, ICU rates, room rents; full list of CGHS eligibility
CGHS latest rates 2023: The latest charges of consultation, ICU, room rent for CGHS beneficiaries, according to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Further, the ministry has simplified the referral process for the CGHS Wellness Center. Which Central Government are eligible for the CGHS benefits? Full list here.
Punjab CM announces 4 pc hike in DA for govt employees
A decision in this regard was taken following a meeting with the representatives of Punjab State Ministerial Services Union (PSMSU) here. During the meeting, Mann discussed various demands of the employees.
Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath announces 46 per cent DA for state govt employees
"Dearness allowance at the rate of 46 per cent of the basic salary will be provided to all the state employees, aided educational and technical educational institutions, urban bodies, UGC employees, work-charged employees and pensioners who are contributing to the progress of Uttar Pradesh," Adityanth said in a post on X.
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