D.G. Posts No. 1-01/2009-WL/Sports, Dated 11.06.2012
A meeting of Postal
Services Staff Welfare Board(PSSWB) was held on 16.05.2012 in Shri G.P. Roy
Committee Room , Dak Bhawan, under the Chairmanship of Hon`ble Minister of
State for Communications & IT.
Secretary
(Posts) , while welcoming the Hon`ble Chairman, explained in brief the various
welfare schemes being run by the Department of Posts, with special reference to
the initiatives recently taken in regard to Garmin Dak Sevaks. It was assured that the schemes
would be run more efficiently under the guidance of the Chairman.
After
the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board and the action report thereon, was
confirmed by the Board, discussion on the agenda items began. During the
deliberations of the meeting, the following decisions were taken:
1. Opening
of Holiday Homes.
The
members of the Board were explained that the power to set up holiday homes
stands delegated to the Heads of Circles. However, the proposal to have Holiday
Homes at various places was discussed and it was decided to issue instructions to
all the circles to take action keeping in view the demand as also the powers
delegated. In regard to booking of holiday homes on line, the Board was
informed that this facility would become available shortly.
2. Timely
allotment of Welfare Funds.
The Board
was explained that whatever delay occurred in allotment of funds in the recent
past was due to late receipt of audited accounts from the Circles. The matter
has been re-considered and it has been decided to ensure timely release of
funds to those Circles whose audited accounts have been received in time. The
Circles which delay submission of accounts will be released funds in the second
installment.
3. Enhancement
of powers of head of circle for grant of financial assistance in case of
prolonged illness/major surgical operations to postal employees/Gramin Dak
Sewaks/full time and part time casual lbourers.
The
following decisions were taking in this regard.
-
In case of Gramin Dak Sewaks, the limit of Rs. 5000/- which is
being observed for grant of financial assistance for prolonged illness/ major
surgical operations was raised to 10000/-.
-
All cases for grant for financial assistance under category
(both regular employees as well as GDSs)will be considered by a committee
comprising of the CPMG, DPS and DAP..
4. Enhancement
of immediate death relief of the family / dependents on the death of postal
employees and Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time casual labourers.
- All other things remaining unchanged,
it was decided to raise the amount of financial assistance payable to
family/dependents of Postal Employees/GDSs /full time and part time casual
labourers from the existing Rs.7000/- to Rs. 10000/- in case of death due to
accident while on duty.
5. Enhancement
of financial assistance under Education Scheme:
The following
decisions were taken in this regard.
a) It
was decided to increase the existing amount of scholarships both for technical
and non-technical courses by 25%.
b) It
was agreed to increase the mount of book award to Gramin Dak Sevaks by 25%.
However, the grant of book award to regular employees of he Department was
dropped as this facility is now a component under CEA being granted for school
education.
The
issue of revision of pay ceiling for grant of Scholarship was also decided to
be examined in the context of MTS where both husband and wife are working.
6. Introduction
of scholarship for Post Graduation.
- It was decided to grant scholarship
for all technical courses at Post Graduation level
on par with under graduate courses.
7. Grant
of award for outstanding performance of children of employees in the Public
Examination for 10th Standard.
- The Board was informed that some
of the education boards follow grading System
in place of percentage of marks. Therefore, it was decided to examine the issue in
the light of grade criterion fixed
by various education boards, for which
all Heads of Circles will be addressed.
8. Provision
of Canteen in Circle Head Quarter.
- The Board was explained that there
are centralized instruction of the Department
of Personnel
and Training regarding provision of various categories
of canteens, depending upon
manpower of an office. All infrastructural
facilities are provided by the Department
in the running of canteens and its
employees are Departmental employees. There
is no provision to grant any subsidy in
this regard.
9. Implementation
of health insurance scheme.
- The proposal does not fall within the
purview of PSSWB of Department of Posts and therefore no action is warranted.
10. To
increase the subscription of Group Insurance Scheme.
- The subject matter concerns
Ministry of Finance.
11. Increase
in subsidy to crèche.
- It was decided to examine the issue
regarding revision of financial assistance being
provided for meeting recurring and non-recurring expenditure in the matter of crèches which includes monthly
remuneration to ayahs/helpers, visits by Doctors, remuneration to lady supervisor, expenditure of medicine,
supplementary nutrition and contingencies
like soap oil & deodorant etc.
12 .Increase
of grant of scholarship/Transport charges to handicapped/physically challenged
and ward of Postal employees and GDS.
- It was decided to examine the
revision of financial assistance being provided to physically challenged Postal Employees/GDS and physically
challenged wards of employees,
including GDS.
13. Allocation
of Funds under the Head SC-Sub Plan & ST-Sub Plan.
- The item does not fall within the purview
of PSSWB.
14. To
make provision for including representatives of All India P&T SC/ST Welfare
Association in all Circle Welfare Board and Circle Sports Board.
- It was agreed to issue
suitable instructions in this regard to all Heads of Circles.
15. To
make provision of IQ for Circle/Divisional representatives of P&T SC/ST
Welfare Association, irrespective of any scale/Posts.
- The
Bard was explained that provision of IQ in not one of the trade union facilities
where office bearers of the association could be given preference. The
eligibility for the IQ is to be decided as per standing instructions.
16. To
increase Postal Hospital as there is no facility in CGHS Dispensaries for
indoor treatment, OPD in evening shift on working days and Sundays/Holidays.
- The
Board appreciated
the view point of the Circle representatives about lack of
adequate medical facilities being made available to the
Postal Employees.
The Board was informed that this matter also came up for
consideration in the 10th Meeting of the Board and as a
result
thereof, the matter was taken up at the level of Hon`ble Minister
with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The matter is
being pursued and monitored
very closely.
17. To
fix time limit for deciding representation/appeals/petitions/Review Petitions
etc. by the concerned Authorities.
- Does not fall within the purview of
PSSWB.
18. To
make provision for granting festival advance on the Birth day Celebration of
Dr. Br. Ambedkar and Sant Siromani Guru Ravidas Ji.
- Does not fall within the
purview of PSSWB.
19. To
exempt from duty work the retirees on the day of retirement so that he/she may
complete all formalities without any tension.
- Does not fall within the
purview of PSSWB
20. Issue
of Plastic Card/Smart Card to all employees /Pensioners for availing medical
facilities irrespective of places/areas.
- The Chairman appreciated
the suggestion and it was decided to start it in one or two Circles and based on their experience, it may be followed
in other Circles also. The selection
of circles will be finalized soon.
21. Opening
of Postal Dispensary at Madurai or extension of CGHS scheme to Postal Staff at
Madurai Corporation.
- Does not fall within the purview
of PSSWB.
22. Grant
in aid to P&T Residential Welfare Association (RWA).
- The issue was discussed at length to
understand the activities of the RWAs on which
the amount of financial assistance is to be spent. The Heads of Circles will be
addressed to invite their comments in
this regard.
23. Annual
Medical check up for those who are above 45 years of age.
- It was decided to have annual medical
cheek up of employees of and above the age
of 50 years. Suitable instructions in this regard will be issued to All Heads
of Circles.
24. Sanction
of loan from Circle/Regional Welfare Fund for purchase of a computer to the
wards of the employees studying Degree/Engineering /Polytechnic etc.
- Does not fall within the purview of
PSSWB
25. Increase
of voluntary contribution to Circle Welfare Fund.
-
The members of the Board were
explained that being voluntary contribution, it may not be
desirable for the
Department to make it mandatory, to contribute towards this fund.
However,
if the representatives of the union give in writing to the Department
conveying willingness of their members, the issue would
be examined.
26. Enhancement
of cost of memento presented to the retiring officials.
- Not covered under any of the Welfare
Scheme of the Department, and hence no action.
27. For
all Postal Colonies constitution and membership of RWAs should make compulsory
so that P&T Colonies could be managed well.
- The item was well taken
by the Board and it was decided o issue suitable instructions to All Heads of Circles, taking into account the
step taken by Rajasthan Circle in
this regard. It was also decided to ensure membership of RWAs while issuing letters regarding allotment of quarters as
also their continuation.
28. Raising
of the present limit for 500 KMS for Excursion Trip.
- The Board, after
deliberations, agreed to raise the limit existing 500 Kms. to 700 Kms. for Excursion Trip. Further, not
more than one Excursion Trip will be arranged in a year.
In the summing up of the meeting, the Hon`ble Chairman
stressed on the need to hold the meeting of the PSSWB at least once in a year.
The need to have full utilization of the grant-in-aid for the benefit of the
employees/GDSs was also highlighted by the Chairman with clear direction to the
Board to submit a complete proposal towards that during the next 3 to 4 months.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the
Chair.
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