Friday, 16 February 2018

Linking of Aadhaar with Registration of Marriage - Rajya Sabha Q&A

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Linking of Aadhaar with Registration of Marriage - Rajya Sabha Q&A

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

R A J Y A S A B H A

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 914

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9TH FEBRUARY, 2018

Linking of Aadhaar with Registration of Marriage
914. SHRI HARSHVARDHAN SINGH DUNGARPUR:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state

(a) whether Government have received any request from Law Commission for linking of Aadhaar with registration of marriages to prevent fraudulent marriages and denial of subsistence to deserted women;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken/to be taken by Government on their request?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE
AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

(SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (b) The 21st Law Commission of India in its 270th Report titled "Compulsory Registration of Marriages" has observed that it would be desirable to have a centralized national portal for maintenance of records of marriage registration and if registration of marriage is linked to the unique identification number (UID), it would be possible to achieve universal tracing of records.

(c) The Government is yet to take a decision in the matter.

Source : Rajya Sabha

KV School Contractual Teachers : Consolidated Pay and Qualification for all Posts


KV School Contractual Teachers : Consolidated Pay and Qualification for all Posts

REMUNERATION 

Remuneration : Post Consolidated Monthly Payment as per KVS Letter dated F.No.11029/39/2011/KVS HQ/Acad 21.03.2013 and Subsequent Clarification…

Post & SubjectEssential Qualification
Consolidated Pay
PGT English, Hindi1.Two years Integrated Post Graduate Courses of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject or Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects
a) PGT (English ) - English
b) PGT (Hindi) - Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one
of the subjects at Graduate level.
2. B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognized University
3. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium.
AND
B.Ed. in the concerned subject with minimum 50% of marks
Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications
Rs.27,500/-
PGT Maths, Physics1. Two years' Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject;
OR
Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects: a) PGT (Maths) Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics b) PGT (Physics)-Physics /
Electronics/Applied Physics/ Nuclear Physics.
AND
B.Ed. in the concerned subject with minimum 50% of marks
Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.
Rs.27,500/-
PGT Biology, Chemistry1. Two years' Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject;
OR
Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% aggregate in the following subjects: a) PGT (Biology) - Botany/Life Sciences/Zoology/ Sciences/Bio Genetics/ Micro Biology/Bio Technology/Molecular Bio/Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level. b) PGT (Chemistry) Chemistry/ Bio. Chem.
AND
B.Ed. in the concerned subject with minimum 50% of marks
Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.
Rs.27,500/-
PGT Geography1. Two years' Integrated Post Graduate Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject;
OR
Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects: a) PGT Geography- Geography
AND
B.Ed. in the concerned subject with minimum 50% of marks Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.
Rs.27,500/-
PGT Economics, Commerce1. Two years' Integrated Post Graduate Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject;
OR
Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects: a) PGT (Commerce) - Master's Degree in Commerce. However, holder of Degrees of M.Com in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible. b)PGT (Economics) - Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business Economics. AND
AND
B.Ed. in the concerned subject with minimum 50% of marks Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.
Rs.27,500/-
PGT (Computer Science) At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following:1. B.E. or B.Tech. (Computer Science /IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/university recognized by the Govt. of India.
OR
B.E or B.Tech. (any stream ) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computers form recognized University OR
M.Sc. ( computer Science )/ MCA or Equivalent from a recognized University
OR
B.Sc. (Computer Science ) / BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognized University
OR
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in any subject form recognized University.
OR
'B' Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subject.
OR
'C' Level from 'DOEACC' Ministry of information and Communication Technology and Graduation. Desirable: Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English
Rs.27,500/-
TGT (English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics , Science (Bio), Social Studies) i) Four years Integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate:OR
Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subjects / combination of subjects and in aggregate. The electives subjects and Languages in the combination of subjects as under:
a) For TGT (Sanskrit) Sanskrit as a subject in all the three years.
b) For TGT (Hindi): Hindi as a subject in all the three years.
c) For TGT (English): English a subject in all the three years.
d) For TGT (S.St.): Any two of the following: History, Geography, Economics and Political Science of which one must be either History or Geography.
e) For TGT (Maths) Bachelor Degree in Maths with any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, electronics, Computer Science, Statistics.
f) For TGT (Science) - Botany Zoology and Chemistry.
AND
B.Ed. in the concerned subject with minimum 50% of marks Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.
Rs.26,250/-
Primary Teachersa) Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or intermediate with 50% marks or above and D.Ed for two years and Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the CBSEb) Competence to teach through Hindi & English medium .
Note: In case of non-availability of candidates with above qualifications, the candidates with B.El.Ed / B.Ed. will be considered.
Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications
Rs.21,250/-
Computer InstructorAt least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following:1. B.E. or B.Tech. (Computer Science /IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/university recognized by the Govt. of India.
OR
B.E or B.Tech. (any stream ) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computers form recognized University OR
M.Sc. ( computer Science )/ MCA or Equivalent from a recognized University
OR
B.Sc. (Computer Science ) / BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognized University
OR
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in any subject form recognized University.
OR
'B' Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subject.
OR
'C' Level from 'DOEACC' Ministry of information and Communication
Technology and Graduation. Desirable: Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English
Rs.21,250/- (Class III - V)
Rs.26,250/ (Class VI onwards)
Art & Craft / DanceDegree/ Diploma/ Certificate from recognize Institute and Professional competency in concerned field.
Rs.21,250/-
Games & Sports CoachDegree/ Diploma/ Certificate (NIS) from recognize Institute and Professional competency in concerned field.
Rs.21,250/-
DoctorMBBS and registration with MCI
Rs.1000/- per day for 02 hours
Nurse Diploma in Nursing with valid registration.
Rs.750/- per Day for 07 hours
CounselorB.A. / B.Sc. (Psychology )with minimum of 50% marks and Certificate or Diploma in Counseling. Desirable: Minimum of One year Experience in Providing Career/ Educational Counseling to students at schools
OR
Working knowledge and experience in placement Bureaus.
OR
Registration with rehabilitation council of India as Vocational
Rs.26,250/-
Yoga Teacheri. Graduation in any subject or equivalent from a recognized University. One Year training in Yoga From recognized Institution
Rs.21250/-
Data Entry Operatori. Class XII pass or Equivalent from recognized board or University.ii. Typing speed of 35 w.p.m in English & 30 w.p.m in Hindi on Computer.
iii. Working knowledge in TALLY ERP 9.
iv.Knowledge of Computer Applications
Desirable : DCA Certificate from recognized Institute.
As per State Govt. rates

Source:http://allschoolsinindia.in/

Linking of ration card with Aadhaar - Rajya Sabha Q&A

Linking of ration card with Aadhaar - Rajya Sabha Q&A

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTION

 RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-865
ANSWERED ON 09.02.2018
Linking of ration card with Aadhaar
865 . Shri B.K. Hariprasad

(a) whether Government has taken any steps to ensure that no individual is denied PDS benefits even if  he/she does not have Aadhaar or has not linked his ration card to the number; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (b): Yes, Sir. The Department of Food and Public Distribution has issued clear instructions to all States/UT Governments that no beneficiary/household shall be deleted from the list of eligible beneficiaries/households only on the ground of not possessing Aadhaar, and shall also not be denied subsidized foodgrains or cash transfer of food subsidy under NFSA due to non-availability of Aadhaar or failure of biometric authentication due to network/ connectivity/ linking issues/ poor biometric of the beneficiary or other technical reasons. The State/UT Governments are required to comply with the provisions of the notification issued by this Department vide SO No. 371[E] dated 8/2/17 [as amended from time to time], for granting PDS benefits to those beneficiaries who do not possess Aadhaar.

Source : Rajya Sabha

Web-based Pensioners Portal Project - Release of Grant-in Aid to Pensioners Associations for implementation of the objectives of the Portal


Web-based Pensioners Portal Project - Release of Grant-in Aid to Pensioners Associations for implementation of the objectives of the Portal

F.No.55/23/2017-P&PW(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated-9th/13th February, 2018
The Pay & Accounts Officer,
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare,
Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi.

To

Subject: Web-based 'Pensioners' Portal' Project – Release of Grant-in Aid to Pensioners' Associations for implementation of the objectives of the Portal.

Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Department's sanction of even number dated 21.9.2017 (copy enclosed) authorizing grant in-aid in favour of 21 identified Pensioner Associations total amounting to Rs.14,16,389/- against which an amount of Rs.6,83,207/- payable to 10 Pensioner Associations, an amount of Rs.540352/- to 8 Pensioner Associations and an amount of Rs.1,25,815/- to 2 Pensioner Associations had already been released vide sanction letter of even number dated 28.9.2017, 30th October,20 17 and 6th December,20 17 respectively. This sanction is for further release of sanctioned amount of Rs.66955/-(Rupees Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Five only) in favour of under-mentioned 1 Pensioner Association on their having been registered under NITI Aayog DARPAN and having been linked with PA&O under PFMS, as per details given in Col.5 of the Table given below :-

ex-servicemen-pension

2. This Department also undertake on behalf of respective Pensioner Associations that funds utilization towards the expenditure to be incurred on approved components will be done through EAT module mapping for which has already been done under DARP AN in PFMS module. The Pensioner Association thus needs to fulfill this undertaking given by this Department

3. The. above Pensioners Association is, therefore, advised to book the utilization of funds for approved components under the Scheme of GIA through EAT Module under PFMS. Any expenditure incurred otherwise than through EAT module will not qualify for adjustment against the Grant-in-aid being sanctioned and released and the Association will be liable to refund such amount to this Department.

4. All the Pensioners Associations can access the Eat Module under PFMS by creating log-in-id and password The Log-in-ID of each Pensioner Association is Unique ID under EAT Module of PFMS which is indicated against each Pensioner Associations in Column '8″ of the Table under Para' 1′ above. For getting the password the Association need to first fill the log-in-id ( as indicated in column '8' of the above Table) and use the facility of 'Forget Password" to get the fresh Password by authenticating OTP which they will receive from PFMS on the registered mobile number and E-mail by PFMS as mentioned earlier in the agency details under PFMS. After filling the OTP sent by the PFMS, the Association will get the option of 'Change Password'. Accordingly, the Association will be able to create the new password for Log-in-ID. If, 'any help is needed to create log-in-ID and password in EAT module of PFMS and acquainting themselves with other functions including booking of expenditure in EAT module, they may contact this Department for arranging necessary training etc. for them. If, any help is needed to create log-in-ID and password in EAT module of PFMS and acquainting themselves with other functions including booking of expenditure in EAT module, Please visit link for training videos on PFMS/EIS/EAT Module
https://www.youtube.com/channeIlUCzHOkge912RyA45AlpQ3BS A.  For further clarification you may contact Mr. OM Pathak, Trainer PFMS-EAT module on his mobile No. 07828594200 OR land line no. 011/24641225. In case of emergency and non-availability of PFMS trainer you may contact Shri Rajeev Ranjan, AAO, P&AO on his land line No. 011124626133 and Mr. Rajesh Jain, Sr. A.O., Incharge PFMS-EAT Module on his telephone No. 011-24626331.

5. The Drawing & Disbursing Officer of the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare is authorized to draw the amount as mentioned in Col 5 of Table given in para 1 above for disbursement to the Grantee Pensioners' Association for transferring the amount to the Bank Accounts of respective Pensioners' Associations.

6. The expenditure involved is debitable to Major Head "2070"- Other Administrative Services 00.800.0ther Expenditure, ( Minor Head); 43-Plan Scheme of Department of Pensions and Pensioner Welfare, 43.01-Pensioners Portal; 43.01.31- Grants-in-Aid- General under Demand No.-
70 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions for the year 2017-18.

7. The accounts of. the above Pensioners' Associations shall be open to inspection by the sanctioning authority and the audit, both by the Comptroller and Auditor -General of the India under the provision of CAG (DPC) Act, 1971 and internal audit by the Principal Accounts Officer of the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, whenever the organization is called upon to do so.

8. This sanction issues under financial powers delegated to the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Division vide Diary No. Dir (F/P)/P 4625 dated 04.09.2017.

9. The expenditure of Rs.66955/-(Rupees Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Five only) has been noted in the grant-in-aid register for the year 2017-2018.

10. The release of GlA through this Sanction will be governed by the terms and conditions contained in this Department Sanction of even number dated 21.9.2017 referred to above.
Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Manoj Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Source: http://www.pensionersportal.gov.in/

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Ministry of Railways Announces one of the World's Largest Recruitment Drive


Ministry of Railways Announces one of the World's Largest Recruitment Drive.
Online Applications are invited around 90,000 posts in Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) like Track maintainer, Points man, Helper, Gateman, Porter and Group C Level II categories like Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP), Technicians (Fitter, Crane Driver, Blacksmith, Carpenter) through Railway Recruitment Boards websites.
Largest Computer based test in the World is scheduled tentatively in April - May 2018.
Educational Qualifications for various posts are class Xth passed & Industrial Training Institute certificate (ITI).
Selection procedure only includes Computer Based Test without Interviews.
15 FEB 2018
Ministry of Railways has announced one of the world's largest recruitment processes for 89409 posts in Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) & Level II Categories. Online applications have been invited for the Group C Level II posts like Assistant Loco Pilots, Technicians (Fitter, Crane Driver, Blacksmith, and Carpenter) and Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) posts like Track maintainer, Points man, Helper, Gateman, Porter. This recruitment drive is open for candidates who have passed Class Xth & ITI for Group C Level I posts & Class Xth & ITI or diploma in engineering or a graduation in engineering for Group C Level II posts like Assistant Loco Pilots, Technicians and aspire to join Indian Railways.

Ministry of Railways has published a notification no. CEN 01/2018 for Group C Level II Categories posts for the candidates in the age group of 18-28 years who have passed Class X and have an industrial training certificate (ITI) or diploma in engineering or a graduation in engineering.

The notification no. CEN 02/2018 about Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) posts for candidates in the age group of 18-31 years and who have passed Class X and have an industrial training certificate (ITI). The notifications have already been uploaded on RRB Websites. The link of the website is as follows:

http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwa yboard/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,1244

For Group C level II posts, the monthly salary along with allowances as per the Seventh Pay Commission (level 2) Scale (19,900- 63,200) will be given to the selected candidates. For Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) posts, the monthly salary along with allowances as per the Seventh Pay Commission (level 1) Scale (18,000- 56,900) will be given to the selected candidates. Applications for Group C Level II posts will be accepted till 5th March 2018 & for Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) posts will be accepted till 12th March 2018.

Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass facility shall be available for SC/ST candidates for Computer Based Aptitude Tests, Physical Efficiency Tests, Document verification during the recruitment stages

IMPORTANT DATES:

Railway Recruitment Group C Level II NotificationFebruary 3, 2018
Start of Railway Recruitment Group C Level II 2018 Online ApplicationFebruary 3, 2018
Application ClosesMarch 5, 2018
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBT) tentativelyApril- May, 2018
Railway Recruitment Group C Level I 2018 NotificationFebruary 10, 2018
Start of Railway Recruitment Group C Level I 2018 Online ApplicationFebruary 10, 2018
Railway Recruitment Group C Level I 2018 Application Form ClosesMarch 12, 2018
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBT) tentativelyDuring April and May, 2018

VACANCY DETAILS FOR GROUP C Level II POSTS

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VACANCY DETAILS FOR GROUP C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) POSTS

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PFRDA identifies 21 Banks as Makers of Excellence under Atal Pension Yojana Outreach Programme; The Number of Current APY subscribers crosses 86 Lacs mark


Ministry of Finance

PFRDA identifies 21 Banks as Makers of Excellence under Atal Pension Yojana Outreach Programme; The Number of Current APY subscribers crosses 86 Lacs mark.
15 FEB 2018

With a view to bring the economically disadvantaged section of the society in the unorganized sector within the pension fold or old age income security coverage, Government had launched the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)in May 2015.

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in association with Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance conducts APY Outreach Programme on a regular basis.
Accordingly, PFRDA has observed a Campaign namely, Makers of Excellence for the Chairmen and MDs of all the Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Cooperative Banks (Rural & Urban) & Department of Post for registration of subscriber under APY during the month of Dec 2017 for a fortnight. Under the campaign, nearly, 6 lacs APY accounts were sourced by the APY Service Provider Banks. Targets were allocated to various banks to be achieved during the Campaign. A total of 21 banks- 6 Public sector banks, 14 Regional Rural Banks and 1 Cooperative Bank were able to achieve the target under the campaign and became the Makers of Excellence. PFRDA has planned to award the Top Management of the winning banks at the upcoming PFRDA Pension Conclave in national capital.

The winning Banks and their performance is as below:

S. No. Name of the APY Service Provider Category Number of Branches Minimum No. of Funded Accounts to be Sourced under Makers of Excellence Campaign Actual No. of Funded Accounts Sourced under Makers of Excellence Campaign Remarks (Qualified
/Not Qualified
1 CANARA BANK PSU 6,050 35,000 101,669 Qualified
2 INDIAN BANK PSU 2,588 15,000 76,823 Qualified
3 ANDHRA BANK PSU 2,903 15,000 57,315 Qualified
4 BANK OF BARODA PSU 5,460 30,000 42,665 Qualified
5 ALLAHABAD BANK PSU 3,143 20,000 30,029 Qualified
6 VIJAYA BANK PSU 1,603 10,000 28,241 Qualified
7 GRAMIN BANK OF ARYAVART RRB 700 3,500 5,915 Qualified
8 MADHYA BIHAR GRAMIN BANK RRB 698 3,490 5,507 Qualified
9 PRAGATHI KRISHNA GRAMIN BANK RRB 650 3,250 5,383 Qualified
10 PRATHAMA BANK RRB 412 2,060 5,288 Qualified
11 BARODA UTTAR PRADESH GRAMIN BANK RRB 924 4,620 5,125 Qualified
12 ANDHRA PRADESH GRAMEENA VIKAS BANK RRB 768 3,840 4,893 Qualified
13 BARODA RAJASTHAN KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANK RRB 819 4,095 4,560 Qualified
14 PURVANCHAL BANK RRB 570 2,850 3,368 Qualified
15 KAVERI GRAMEENA BANK RRB 497 2,485 2,942 Qualified
16 DENA GUJARAT GRAMIN BANK RRB 234 1,170 2,322 Qualified
17 BIHAR GRAMIN BANK RRB 376 1,880 2,258 Qualified
18 CHAITANYA GODAVARI GRAMEENA BANK RRB 203 1,015 1,714 Qualified
19 PALLAVAN GRAMA BANK RRB 256 1,280 1,431 Qualified
20 SAPTAGIRI GRAMEENA BANK RRB 207 1,035 1,074 Qualified
21 THE BEGUSARAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD DCCB 9 45 113 Qualified



The APY scheme became operational from 1st June, 2015 and is available to all citizens of India in the age group of 18-40 years. Under the Scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs.1000 to Rs.5000 per month, depending upon his contribution, from the age of 60 years. The same pension would be paid to the spouse of the subscriber and on the demise of both the subscriber and spouse, the accumulated pension wealth is returned to the nominee.

The APY Scheme follows the same investment pattern as applicable to the NPS contribution of Central Govt employees. During the year 2016-17, it has earned a return of 13.91%.

The number of current APY Subscribers has crossed 86 lacs mark. The yearly addition in APY enrollment is provided below:

APY Subscriber Addition (In Lacs)
Year 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 ( till 13thFeb 2018) Total
No of Subscribers ( lacs) 24.84 23.99 37.63 86.46

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UJALA - Unnat Jyoti By Affordable LEDs for All : FAQ


UJALA - Unnat Jyoti By Affordable LEDs for All : FAQ

UJALA-UNNAT-JYOTI-LED-BULB

1. What is the UJALA scheme?

Hon'ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi described the LED bulb as "Prakash Path" - "way to light". A simple act of change of one light bulb to LED at South Block Prime Minister's office heralded a movement in the entire country for considering the same change. The initiative is part of the Government of India's efforts to spread the message of energy efficiency in the country. UJALA scheme aims to promote efficient use of energy at the residential level; enhance the awareness of consumers about the efficacy of using energy efficient appliances and aggregating demand to reduce the high initial costs thus facilitating higher uptake of LED lights by residential users. It may be noted that the scheme was initially labelled DELP (Domestic Efficient Lighting Program) and was relaunched as UJALA.

2. Who is eligible to get LEDs under the UJALA scheme and what are the requirements to purchase the LEDs?

Every domestic household having a metered connection from their respective Electricity Distribution Company is eligible to get the LED bulbs under the UJALA Scheme.The consumer can purchase the LED on EMI payment (monthly/bimonthly instalments in electricity bill) or on upfront payment by paying the full amount. The consumer needs to carry the following documents to get the UJALA LED bulb:

1) For EMI - Copy of latest electricity bill and copy of Government authorized ID proof

2) For Upfront - Copy of Government authorized ID proof.

3. Where and how can the LED bulb be procured?

UJALA LED bulbs are being distributed through special counters (kiosks) set up at designated places in a city. These will not be available at retail stores. The location details of distributioncounters is available at www.ujala.gov.in, wherein the locations are geo-tagged for consumer convenience.

4. What is the price of LED bulbs?

UJALA appliances can be purchased at Rs 70 per LED bulb, Rs 220 per LED tubelight and Rs 1200 per Fan. The price of appliances consist of component such as price of bulb, distribution, awareness cost, which is discovered through competitive bidding, Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC), cost of capital and administrative costs.

5. What if the LED bulb fuses? Is there any warranty?

If the LED bulb stops working due to a technical defects, EESL provides free-of-cost replacements for a period of three years. All replacements are done through designated replacement/ distribution kiosks as mentioned on www.ujala.gov.in. During the distribution period these LEDs can be replaced from any of the UJALA kiosks. Post distribution, there are state specific replacement drives that will indicate the retails shops/locations where replacement will be available.

6. Where can I register my complaints?

There are 4 types of redressal mechanisms available to the consumer:

1) Complaints during distribution can be addressed at our distribution agency’s customer care centre number which is publicised in our advertisements and awareness drives. EESL has ensured that a toll-free helpline number, corresponding to the manufacturer, is printed on the UJALA LED bulb box as well as the consent deed (payment receipt).Once the duration of the distribution is over the consumers can contact the respective manufacturer via these helpline numbers and seek replacement of the bulb. The respective manufacturer will guide the consumer to the nearest retail outlet, at which the bulbs with technical flaws can be replaced

2) EESL maintains a robust social media response system, where users can Tweet their complaint to EESL's Twitter handle @EESL_India.

3) A detailed email with description and contact details may also be sent to info@eesl.co.in.

4) UJALA Dashboard (www.ujala.gov.in) also has a complaint/ grievance resolution tab on the top right. Consumers are free to lodge their concerns on this platform.All complaints are usually addressed within 48 hours of receipt and a satisfactory resolution follows.

7. What does white and blue colour represent on the UJALA dashboard?

The blue colour indicates stateswhere UJALA distribution scheme has been launched and opened up to the consumers. The white colour indicates the states where the scheme is still in process of being implemented. UJALA being a government scheme has to follow stringent protocolsbefore it is launched in any state.

Source:www.ujala.gov.in

PFRDA identifies 21 Banks as Makers of Excellence under Atal Pension Yojana Outreach Programme; The Number of Current APY subscribers crosses 86 Lacs mark


Ministry of Finance
PFRDA identifies 21 Banks as Makers of Excellence under Atal Pension Yojana Outreach Programme; The Number of Current APY subscribers crosses 86 Lacs mark.
15 FEB 2018

With a view to bring the economically disadvantaged section of the society in the unorganized sector within the pension fold or old age income security coverage, Government had launched the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)in May 2015.

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in association with Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance conducts APY Outreach Programme on a regular basis.
Accordingly, PFRDA has observed a Campaign namely, Makers of Excellence for the Chairmen and MDs of all the Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Cooperative Banks (Rural & Urban) & Department of Post for registration of subscriber under APY during the month of Dec 2017 for a fortnight. Under the campaign, nearly, 6 lacs APY accounts were sourced by the APY Service Provider Banks. Targets were allocated to various banks to be achieved during the Campaign. A total of 21 banks- 6 Public sector banks, 14 Regional Rural Banks and 1 Cooperative Bank were able to achieve the target under the campaign and became the Makers of Excellence. PFRDA has planned to award the Top Management of the winning banks at the upcoming PFRDA Pension Conclave in national capital.

The winning Banks and their performance is as below:
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S. No.Name of the APY Service ProviderCategoryNumber of BranchesMinimum No. of Funded Accounts to be Sourced under Makers of Excellence CampaignActual No. of Funded Accounts Sourced under Makers of Excellence CampaignRemarks (Qualified
/Not Qualified
1CANARA BANKPSU6,05035,0001 01,669Qualified
2INDIAN BANKPSU2,58815,0007 6,823Qualified
3ANDHRA BANKPSU2,90315,0005 7,315Qualified
4BANK OF BARODAPSU5,46030,00042,665Qualified
5ALLAHABAD BANKPSU3,14320,0003 0,029Qualified
6VIJAYA BANKPSU1,60310,0002 8,241Qualified
7GRAMIN BANK OF ARYAVARTRRB7003,5005,915Qualified
8MADHYA BIHAR GRAMIN BANKRRB6983,4905,50 7Qualified
9PRAGATHI KRISHNA GRAMIN BANKRRB6503,2505,38 3Qualified
10PRATHAMA BANKRRB4122,0605,28 8Qualified
11BARODA UTTAR PRADESH GRAMIN BANKRRB9244,6205,12 5Qualified
12ANDHRA PRADESH GRAMEENA VIKAS BANKRRB7683,8404,89 3Qualified
13BARODA RAJASTHAN KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANKRRB8194,0954,56 0Qualified
14PURVANCHAL BANKRRB5702,8503,36 8Qualified
15KAVERI GRAMEENA BANKRRB4972,4852,94 2Qualified
16DENA GUJARAT GRAMIN BANKRRB2341,1702,32 2Qualified
17BIHAR GRAMIN BANKRRB3761,8802,25 8Qualified
18CHAITANYA GODAVARI GRAMEENA BANKRRB2031,0151,71 4Qualified
19PALLAVAN GRAMA BANKRRB2561,2801,43 1Qualified
20SAPTAGIRI GRAMEENA BANKRRB2071,0351,07 4Qualified
21THE BEGUSARAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTDDCCB945113

The APY scheme became operational from 1st June, 2015 and is available to all citizens of India in the age group of 18-40 years. Under the Scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs.1000 to Rs.5000 per month, depending upon his contribution, from the age of 60 years. The same pension would be paid to the spouse of the subscriber and on the demise of both the subscriber and spouse, the accumulated pension wealth is returned to the nominee.

The APY Scheme follows the same investment pattern as applicable to the NPS contribution of Central Govt employees. During the year 2016-17, it has earned a return of 13.91%.
The number of current APY Subscribers has crossed 86 lacs mark. The yearly addition in APY enrollment is provided below:

APY Subscriber Addition (In Lacs)
Year2015-162016-172017-18( till 13thFeb 2018)Total
No of Subscribers ( lacs) 24.8423.9937.6386.46

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Skill India Initiative by Ministry of Railways - Training of Apprentices


Skill India Initiative by Ministry of Railways - Training of Apprentices

Targets training of 30 thousand Apprentices in its 16 Zonal Units and 7 Production Units

13 FEB 2018
As part of Skill India initiative, Ministry of Railways has been contributing in a big way to provide training to Apprentices in various disciplines training in categories like Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Painter, Carpenter, Electrician, Refrigerator and AC Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel) etc., since long. Ministry of Railways has kept a target of training of 30 thousand Apprentices in its 16 Zonal Units and 7 Production Units.

For the year 2017-18, about 26,000 training slots for Apprenticeship training have been notified. This is in addition to over 4000 persons already undergoing training in various establishments. An Employment Notification has been issued earlier in the week for recruitment of 62,907 staff in Level 1 pay scale and out of these, apprentices trained in Railway establishments will be given preference to the tune of over 12,000 vacancies which is in line with the recent amendments made in the Apprentices Act, 1961

With a large set up of Workshops and Production Units, Indian Railways has been in the forefront of implementation of the Apprentices Act, 1961. Railway Workshops have been imparting Apprentices. A large number of Apprentices were turned out from these Workshops and Production Units every year who were certified and granted the NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) Certificate, making them employable for jobs in industry as well as for posts in Railways. In this way, the Indian Railways is contributing to Skill India.

Railway recognizes that skill development of the labour force is an important component of development of Human Resources. It is crucial for the industrial development of the country. Skill training imparted through formal institutions alone is not sufficient to make the labour force fully skilled. This needs to be supplemented by training in the actual work place.

Apprentices' Training consists of Basic Training and On-the-Job Training/Practical Training at workplace. Basic training is an essential component of apprenticeship training for those who have not undergone any institutional training/skill before taking up on-the-job training/practical training. It counts for 20-30% of overall duration of Apprenticeship Training. The component of on-the-job training is performed and undertaken in the establishment itself.

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Wednesday, 14 February 2018

7th CPC: Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972


7th CPC: Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
7th-CPC-CCS-Rules

No. 38/49/ 16 - P&PW (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated the 12th February, 2018
Office Memorandum

Sub: - Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

The undersigned is directed to say that in implementation of the decision taken on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, orders were issued vide this Departments' OM No. 38/37/2016- P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 for revision of pension of pre-20 16 pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f 01.01.20 16 by multiplying the pre-revised pension/ family pension by a factor of 2.57.
Subsequently, vide OM No. 38/37/20 16-P&I'W(A) dated 12.05.2017, it has been decided that the pension/family pension of all Central civil pensioners/ family pensioners, who retired/died prior to 01.01.2016, may be revised w.e.f. 01.01.20 16 by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix
recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which they retired/died.

2. Instructions were issued vide this Department's OM of even number dated 30.11.2016 for extending the benefit of OM dated 4.8.2016 to the following categories of pensioners drawing provisional pension under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.
(i) Retired before 1.1.2016 and sanctioned provisional pension under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules on account of departmental/ judicial proceedings or suspension.

(ii) Suspended before 1.1.2016 and sanctioned provisional pension, based on their pre revised pay under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules on retirement on or after
1. 1.2016.
3. It has now been decided that provisional pension sanctioned in the above cases may be revised w.e.f. 1. 1.2016 in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12th May, 2017. Higher of the two formulations i.e. OM dated 4.8.2016 or OM dated 12.5 .2017 would be the revised provisional pension w.e.r. 1.1.2016 in such cases.

4. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance lD No.I(21 )/E-V/2016 dated 15.01.2018

5. Hindi version will Follow.
Enc. a.a.
(Harjit Singh)
Director
To
All Ministries/Departments as per standard list attached.

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