Narendra Modi government to launch website to track attendance of central government employees

The Narendra Modi government will soon launch an attendance tracking website for all central government employees, according to media reports. The website is expected to help boost transparency in the functioning of bureaucrats.

 

The website, which is still being developed, will be based on the Jharkhand government's attendance tracking website. The Jharkhand government's website gives real time information on the number of employees present at work, their average clock in and out times etc. The website also provides employee attendance information from each district.

Reports say that the Centre's website too will have features of real time tracking of attendance.

 

The Narendra Modi government had earlier directed that Aadhar-based biometric attendance systems should be introduced for recording attendance. The website will use the information entered in the biometric devices and will act as a 'centralised management information system' (MIS) for attendance.

 

Each employee would be given a unique ID from the first or last 6 digits of their Aadhar numbers. This ID will help maintain the database for the website. According to reports, 16000 users across 113 organisations, mostly from the Planning Commission have registered on the website so far. In order to register, nodal officers from the respective department/organisation must log in the website and create master lists of locations, designations and divisions in their offices. Following this, employees can register individually through the unique ID given to them.

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Com. M Krishnan, General Secretary, AIPEU, Group-C & Secretary General NFPE / Confederation retires from Govt. Service on 31.08.2014

May God Bless You

Originating from the Land of God

Holding the name “Krishnan”,
Embraces the Working Class with love
And serves the entire nation.

Oh! Proud son of the soil

Hi! Sincere friend,
You have no retirement
Your work has no end.

Govt. job defines retirement

But service to mankind not,
Work is still ahead of you
To proceed without but.

You will retire from a particular field

And that’s a mere formality,
You can’t give up the work we know
Superannuation won’t make any disparity.

An ardent lover and accredited leader you are

Not worried about your retirement day,
Work is not past of you
Allow me these words to say.

Not seen martyrs of P&T Trade Union Movement

Neither Babu Tarapada nor Dada Ghose,
Sacrificing their lives for benefit of Postal employees
Including Henry Barton and K G Bose.

But we are the fortunate witness of all your activities

Pioneering the past glories of our ancestors,
Crusading quite effervescently   without rest
Really! A veritable follower of the proud leaders.

You just continue your hard works silently

Allow success to make the noise,
Division to CHQ / NFPE to Confederation
What a great poise!

All India Postal Employees Union Group-C

And National Federation of Postal Employees,
Leaded by you efficiently with recoded achievements
Including Confederation of Central Govt. Employees.

You are the one and only one to lead as such

The entire working class is blessed and obliged,
Postal employees are too proud of you
For your bargaining skill and stands uncompromised.

Growth of the oppressed undulates your heart

Welfare of the working class remains the only aim,
Work for the GDS and Casual Workers even
Amidst onslaughts circumventing flawed blame.

Coalescing leadership and abundant confidence

Compelled the Govt. to form 7th Pay Commission,
The Central Government Employees’ Movement
Under your leadership really got a new dimension.

Performed throughout meticulously

Remaining chirpy and brisk,
Worked hard against injustice
Shouldering horrendous risk.

The Postal Workers have no words

To express their thanks and gratitude,
You have sacrificed your entire career
Redressing their grievances in positive attitude.

May you always have work for your hands to do

May the sun shine bright on your window pane,
May your pockets hold always a coin or two
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hands of a friend be always near
May God fill your heart with joy to cheer,

May God bless you to work better
May God sanctify you to perform smarter.

= Bruhaspati  Samal =

Secretary, AIPEU, Gr.-C

Bhubaneswar

Live Like You're dying

Happy Nuakhai

On the eve of this year’s Nukhai Bhetghat, the All India Postal Employees Union, Gr-C , Bhubaneswar Division  sincerely extends its  cohesive and unified force of love to all the brothers and sisters of western Orissa and pray before Maa Samaleswari to fill their lives with the sweetness of ''lagan''. (Arisa pitha) for ever and bless them all so that the  enormity and variety of this unique festival may not be lost with a new look of homogeneity and uniformity.

Amendment to Rule 32, 56-81, Form 5 and Form 14 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972

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25th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) under the Chairmanship of Honble MOS (PP) to be held on 5th September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi

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The Securities Laws (Amendment) Act 2014

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Main Entrance of Keonjhargarh H O - A blow to the National Cleaniliness Drive of India Post.

          Though the issue was discussed with SPOs, keonjhar Division by AIPEU, Group-C, Keonjhar Division ( Item No. 1-9/2011), the agenda was closed with an assurance.

How can the office will be welcoming and presentable under National Cleanliness Drive when the entrance is such ?

Hope, immediate necessary action will be taken by the administration. 

Exclusivity of Central Government Health Scheme to be phased out

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Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

 

29-August-2014 10:46 IST

Exclusivity of Central Government Health Scheme to be phased out
Health Minister ushers in new era of transparency in departmental working. 

Beginning September 1, 2014 the doors of 20 Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres in Delhi will be thrown open to senior citizens from among the public for free consultation.  

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, unveiled today a pilot project with wide ramifications for the future of public health care. There was wide criticism of the CGHS’ closed door policy towards people in need of medical help who were not family members of central government employees.  

This is a pilot project for now. We will see how much demand accrues for the CGHS clinics and the ability of the clinics to handle demand from the general public before extending the service to more people in more cities,” Dr Harsh Vardhan said.  

The service for senior citizens will be available on all working days between 1.30 pm and 3 pm. They will however not be given free medicines which is only for central employees. 

On his first day in office, Dr Harsh Vardhan had announced that governance in all the outreach departments of the Ministry of Health would be made transparent. Within the first three months, the CGHS has completed a thorough review of its operations with the intention of identifying vulnerable spots which often offer scope for corruption.  

The Minister has ordered that all information regarding medical claims that are pending for more than 30 days be put on the website, http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp. Over the years complaints had been piling up over the opaqueness of the process of reimbursing claims. 

There were also complaints of CGHS doctors prescribing branded drugs beyond the approved list. Taking all factors into consideration, it has been decided that all beneficiaries and the public at large ought to know which the drugs are on the list and so they will be on view on the above-mentioned website, the Health Minister stated.  

Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated that henceforth only 1,447 generic and 622 branded medicines will be prescribed. Exceptions will be made only for patients suffering from cancer and similar diseases.  

Additionally, it has been decided that CGHS beneficiaries will be provided with medicines for a maximum of one month. In case they are going abroad for extended periods, the medicines will be given for three months, he informed. 

The CGHS doctors will be forbidden to prescribe investigations or implants that are not listed. A technical committee has been constituted to update the list of medicines, investigations, procedures, implants and other procedures of treatment. 

Dr Harsh Vardhan said he is considering broad reforms in all wings of the ministry. “I encourage people, especially the media, to probe our affairs so that over time the employees realize the futility of trying to be corrupt. In addition, I will use information technology to prevent corruption at source.” 

1,84,68,000 Accounts Opened in more than 70000 Camps Under Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

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Government of India
Ministry of Finance

29-August-2014 17:50 IST 

1,84,68,000 Accounts Opened in more than 70000 Camps Under Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

Banks to hold such Camps on Weekly Basis, from 8 am to 8 pm on all saturdays to Achieve the Target of Covering Unbanked Households well in Time. 

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojna, an ambitious programme on Financial Inclusion to cover about 7.5 crore unbanked households in the country was launched here by the Prime Minister yesterday from Vigyan Bhawan. The Prime Minister has also asked that the target of opening 7.5 crore bank accounts is to be completed by 26th January, 2015.  

Simultaneous launch functions were held in State Capitals and Districts through 79 Mega Camps in presence of the Union Ministers, the State Chief Ministers, MPs/MLAs and other dignitaries. In all more than 70000 camps were held all over the country and 1,84,68,000 accounts were opened.  

It has been decided that henceforth, the bank will be holding such camps on weekly basis, from 8 am to 8 pm on all Saturdays so that the target of covering unbanked households is achieved well in time.  

Under the scheme, a person from an unbanked household, opening an account will get a RuPay debit card with a Rs. 1 lakh accident insurance cover. An additional Rs. 30,000 life insurance cover for the accounts opened up to 26th January, 2015 was also announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister. The modalities of this additional life cover are being worked out by the Department of Financial Services.  

Beneficiaries, who already have a bank account, are also eligible to take benefits of accident insurance of Rs. 1 lakh and life insurance of Rs. 30,000 under this scheme by getting a RuPay card issued from their bank branch before 26th January, 2015.

Com. R N Dhal messaged Com. M Krishnan on the eve of later's retirement.

Reverend Comrade Krishnan Sahib,

I have neither seen Com. Karl Max, V I Lenin nor seen our leaders like Com. B N Ghosh, K G Bose, A S Rajan and Ganeya, but read about them and their works and deeds for the working class and in P & T movement and their sacrifices thereof. You are the real follower of them. I have seen them all through your life in person and thorough works and deeds. May God bless you  always  and keep you in good and sound health  to continue your work for the working class. This is my prayer on the eve of your retirement from Govt. Service.

I convey red salute to you. You would be ever remembered.

With revolutionary greetings.

Comradely yours,

R N Dhal, Odisha

Effect of discussion made with SSPOs, Bhubaneswar Division by the Divisional Secretary

Order issued for immediate implementation of Rotational Transfer Memo

Comrades of Keonjhar Divisional JCA submitted memorandum through mass demonstration before Divisional Office

Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE & Confederation & General Secretry, AIPEU, Group-C (CHQ) retires from service on superannuation on 31-08-2014



Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, National Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE) & Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers, General Secretary, All India Postal Employees Union Group-C (CHQ), Leader, JCM Departmental Council, Department of Posts, Member, JCM National Council will be retiring from service on superannuation on 31st August, 2014.   As per the decision of NFPE Federal Executive meeting held on 21-08-2014 and Central Working Committee meeting of AIPEU Group-C (CHQ) held on 22nd to 24th August, 2014 at Ongole (Andhra Pradesh) Com: M.Krishnan, will continue to function in the NFPE & P-3 CHQ till next Federal Council of NFPE (May 2016) and All India Conference of AIPEU Group-C (June 2015).  He will also continue to lead the entire Central Government employees as Secretary General, Confederation till the next National Conference (2016).

                   Com: R.N.Parashar, Asst. Secretary General, NFPE, will take charge as Secretry General, NFPE from 01-09-2014 till next Federal Council as per the decision of NFPE Federal Executive meeting.  Com.N.Subramanian, Deputy General Secretary, AIPEU Group-C (CHQ) will officiate as General Secretary, AIPEU Group-C (CHQ) till next AIC, as per the decision of CWC meeting of AIPEU Group-C.

                   NFPE CHQ, AIPEU Group-C (CHQ) and the CHQs of all other affiliated unions of NFPE extend our best wishes to Com.M.Krishnan and we are sure that he will lead us in the coming days also.

                   We are reproducing below the resolutions adopted by NFPE Federal Executive meeting and Central Working Committee meeting of AIPEU Group-C on the services rendered by Com.M.Krishnan.  We are also reproducing a letter received from Shri.D.Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO.

I.  Resolution adopted by NFPE Federal Executive.

            The Federal Executive of NFPE records its full appreciation for the yeoman service rendered by Comrade M.Krishnan as the Secretary General of NFPE. The Federation has scaled new heights during his stewardship and the unity of Postal regular employees and Gramin Dak Sewaks entered into a new chapter under his leadership. The united movements of Postal Workers under the banner of Postal JCA as well as the independent struggles under the mighty National Federation of Postal Employees are further strengthened under his able leadership. He provided a militant, progressive leadership with farsightedness for the betterment of Postal Workers. It is  under his leadership that the NFPE claimed its historic vanguard role of leading the entirety of CG Employees under the platform of Confederation of CG Employees & Workers and it can be seen that the movement of central government employees has launched a powerful movement including strikes for the establishment of 7th CPC with Comrade M.Krishnan as its Secretary General. The integration of Postal and CG Employees with the entirety of Indian working class organisations in developing the path of united struggles against the neo-liberal policies of Government has further been cemented during his tenure. The leadership of confederation has come back to the Postal Organisation after a long period of 44 years and comrade Krishnan is leading the movement of CG employees in the path of struggle with firmness and it is noteworthy to mention that the unity of all JCM National Council organisations has reached its zenith with all coming together in championing the cause of three lakhs of Gramin Dak Sewaks and thousands of casual labourers in Postal and CG services due to his firm efforts. Ideological education of all cadres and employees through several All India and Regional Trade Union Camps under the banners of NFPE and Confederation; Concrete organisational steps for mobilizing the women employees of Postal Department as well as the Confederation level are some of the landmark achievements of Comrade Krishnan. The National Executive notes with happiness that all the affiliates of NFPE have always maintained a unified stand on all important activities of the Federation and this unity is due to the confidence created amongst all affiliates by the unifying leadership of Comrade Krishnan. The relinquishing of charge as the Secretary General of NFPE by him due to his superannuation from the Government Service is a huge loss to the movement but the Executive wishes to get his valuable advice and guidance to the Federation in the days to come. The National Executive places on record its unstinted gratitude to Comrade M.Krishnan for his able leadership to the historic organisation of NFPE not only as Secretary General but in numerous other capacities as well during his long service.  The Federal Executive further resolves that Com.M.Krishnan will continue to be in the Federal Executive of NFPE even after handing over charge, till the next Federal Council meeting to be held in May 2016.

II.          Resolution adopted by CWC meeting of AIPEU Group - C (CHQ)

                   RESOLUTION ON THE SERVICES OF COM. M.KRISHNAN, GENEARL SECRETARY, AIPEU GROUP-C CHQ & SECRETARY GENERAL NFPE/CONFEDERATION

            The Central Working Committee of All India Postal Employees Union Group ‘C’ (CHQ) held in Ongole (Andhra Pradesh) from 22.8.2014 to 24.8.2014 unanimously appreciates the sincere, superb and outstanding services rendered by Com. M. Krishnan as General Secretary of AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ) and Secretary General of NFPE & Confederation during his tenure and like to place on record our whole hearted compliments,greetings and commendations to him and also acknowledge and recognize him for his unparalleled and appreciated service, which definitely resulted in charming the organization to new heights and also in settling many of the long pending demands of the Postal employees, especially Postal Group ‘C’ staff.

Com. M. Krishnan’s contributions in enhancing the prestige and image of AIPEU Group ‘C’ and thereby NFPE as well as the Confederation, will be remembered forever. In order to strengthen the organization and also to enhance the organizing capacity of the rank and file leaders the P3 CHQ  & NFPE CHQ under the leadership of Com. M. Krishnan is maintaining constant communication with the general membership through website and also the Bhartiya Post and Postal Crusader monthly journals. The Trade Union classes and workshops organized by Com M.Krishnan, General Secretary for the NFPE and the Confederation has also contributed to a great extent in improving the quality of the organization. The need of the unity amidst the working class of all sections as well as Government employees, organized and unorganised workers, he preached and also practiced during his tenure upsurge him to the  standard of a great statesman and a living legend. It is only Com M. Krishnan, who spends more than 20 hours daily for the working class all along during his tenure.

 

Com. M.Krishnan is a vivacious, vibrant,meticulous hard working and fully committed leader and is always working for the upliftment and welfare of the Postal employees, especially most down-trodden three lakhs Gramin Dak Sewaks. He has also extended his helping hand to all affiliated unions of the NFPE as the Member and then Leader of the JCM (Departmental Council) Staff side. He is also the All India Secretary General of the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers and is at the forefront in implementing all the programmes of the Confederation. The two days strike in February 2014 demanding the formation of the Seventh Pay Commission cut the ice and is one of the milestone in the history of the CG employees’ movement.

 

Com M.Krishnan has pioneered and crusaded his best in making the General Strikes conducted as per the call of Central Trade Unions and other Federations including NFPE against the anti-people and anti-worker policies of the Govt. a grand success in the Postal Sector. As the Secretary General, National Federation of Postal Employees he built the unity of all the Postal employees and conducted various trade union actions which have prevented the adverse effect of implementation of the new economic policy in the postal sector and to save the postal service as a public utility service. The mass recruitment to the extent of 30% and more in the postal is the major advancement of the Federation for which the skill and negotiating capacity of the Secretary  General NFPE Com M. Krishnan are fully exploited. The fight against closure of 9797 Postoffices and 300 RMS offices in the name of McKincey Consultancy’s recommendation, the campaign against the New Postal Policy and the move of the Govt. to privatise postal services by granting licence to Courier Services, the Cadre Restructuring agreement etc are examples of his uncompromising stand, hard-bargaing and negotiating skill. His capacity to make inspiring and educative speeches and also taking class are worth emulating.

This Central Working Committee of this Union, while saluting Com. M. Krishnan for his devoted and dedicated service to the Central Govt. Employees and Postal employees, especially to the CHQ of AIPEU Group ‘C’ hereby resolved to utilize the valuable and experienced services of Com. M. Krishnan in the AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ) till the next All India Conference to be held in June 2015.

III.  E.mail received from Shri.D.Theagarajan, SG, FNPO.

In regard to the services rendered by Sri M.Krishnan to the employees, I am unable to find words to express my appreciation towards him. In the last few years my relationship with him is very cordial and it became useful to the Postal employees.  His manner of approaching official side with the issues of staff is bold as well as of positive nature .

So far I do not find negative attitude in him during the negotiation with official side. The retirement of Shri  M.Krishnan from the Department is a great loss to the Postal employees in particular and  central government employees  in general .

In fine , I feel that a good friend of mine is retiring from the service.. I pray to  the Almighty to shower blessings on him and his family members to give happiness and prosperity .

 

CWC, AIPEU GROUP 'C' HELD AT ONGOLE - A REPORT

In continuation of the CWCs already held at Hyderabad and Guwahati, the third Central working committee of AIPEU Group ‘C’ was convened at Ongole – A. P. from 22.08.2014 to 23.08.2014, after the Last AIC.

The NFPE & AIPEU Group ‘C’ flags were upraised by Com. Giriraj Singh President NFPE and Com. R. Sivannarayana CHQ President respectively. Out of 15 office bearers the following Thirteen were present.

 

1.      Com. R. Sivannarayana, President

2.      Com. Mangesh Parab, Working President

3.      Com. N. Gopalakrishnan, Working President

4.      Com. R. C. Mishra, Vice President

5.      Com. C. P. Shobana, Vice President

6.      Com. M. Krishnan, General Secretary

7.      Com. N. Subramanian, Dy. General Secretary

8.      Com. R. N. Parashar, Asst. General Secretary

9.      Com. A. Veeramani, Asst. General Secretary

10.  Com. Balwinder Singh, Financial Secretary

11.  Com. U. K. Tiwari, Org. General Secretary

12.  Com. S. A. Hamid, Org. General Secretary

13.  Com. L. P. Saikia, Org. General Secretary

 

Com. Gaurang Dev Maity, Asst. General Secretary & Com. H. P. Diwakar, Asst. Financial Secretary were absent.

Out of 22 Circles, barring Delhi Circle in Organisational dispute all the 21 circles represented. Six Mahila Committee members were also present.

 

Com. Giriraj Singh President NFPE & General Secretary, AI RMS & MMS EU Group ‘C’ inaugurated the CWC session.

 

Com. R. Sivannarayana, President CHQ presided over the CWC and the Working Presidents & Vice Presidents assisted him during the session. On behalf of receiption committee Com. DASV Prasad, Circle Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Circle gave welcome address.

 

The General Secretaries of Sister unions and office bearers of NFPE & Leaders took part amidst the active session and presented their speech.

 

Com. Seethalakshmi, General Secretary, AIPEU Postmen & MSE/Group ‘D’

Com. P. Suresh, General Secretary, AI RMS & MMS EU MAILGUARDS & MTS GROUP 'C'

Com. V. K. Tiwari, General Secretary, All India Postal SBCO Employees Union Group ‘C’

Com. P. Pandurangarao, General Secretary, AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)

Com. P. Mohan, General Secretary, AIP Casual, Part Time, Contingent, Contract Workers Federation

Com. S. Raghupathy, Asst. Secretary, NFPE

Com. I. S. Dabas, Ex-General Secretary, AIPEU Postmen & MSE/Group ‘D’

Com. K. V. Sridharan, Ex-General Secretary, AIPEU Group ‘C’

Com. Manoharan, Working President, NFPE

Com. B. G. Tamhankar, Ex-President, AIPEU Group ‘C’ &NFPE

Com. Appanraj, Ex-General Secretary, All India Postal SBCO Employees Union Group ‘C’

 

The CWC eleaborately discussed in length and breadth of all the issues related to technology, Core Banking solutions, Core Insurance solutions, MACPs, Cadre restructuring JCM Departmental Council items, Postal JCA Charter of demands and programme of action and Confederation Charter of demands etc.

 

The following are the important decisions arrived by concensus in the CWC.

 

1.      The Confederation’s effort for inclusion of GDS demands in 7^th CPC, DA merger etc has been endorsed.

2.      The upgradation of pay scale of PA/SA and supervisory posts will be given due importance while oral evidence with 7^th CPC.

3.      CWC full endorsed the AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ) Memorandum to 7^th CPC.

4.      The CWC endorses memorandum submitted by NFPE, JCM NC, Confederation, demanding minimum wage as per 15^th ILC, DA merger etc. Five promotion & inclusion GDS in true spirit.

5.      The CWC decided to insist the department to implement the agreed cadre restructuring proposal at the earliest.

6.      The CWC directed all Divisional and Branches as well as the Circle Secretaries to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of NFPE in a befitting manner by holding conventions, meetings, recognize the services of old leaders etc.

7.      The CWC requested all the divisions and branches to observe Postal JCA programme of actions to clinch all the 39 demands.

8.      To end the election dispute of Delhi Circle, it has been decided to conduct General Body by CHQ itself on the basis of actual membership being existed in the divisions after obtaining legal opinion.

 

Further to the above decisions, the following resolutions have been passed unanimously.

 

1.      In the wake of retirement of Com. M. Krishnan, General Secretary on 31.08.2014, Com. N. Subramanian Deputy General Secretary will officiate in the post of General secretary and Com. M. Krishnan will continue to function in the CHQ till ensuing AIC.

2.      Repairing of building of Tarapada Bhawan at New Delhi may be executed as the present state of the building needs rewiring plastering of roof and floor etc. The proposed expenditure will be around Rs. One Lakh.

 

In precise, the CWC has gone in a constructive manner and the discussions were in detail. The decision taken above will be the road map to the CHQ for its effective functioning. The views and suggestions deliberated by the CWC members have been taken proper note of and they will be taken up with the Directorate and other levels.

 

CWC recorded its special and sincere thanks to the host of the CWC, (i.e) the Andhra Pradesh Circle Union and in particular to Com. D. A. S. V. Prasad, Circle Secretary, Andhra Pradesh and the divisional union, Prakasam division for volunteering to host the CWC and for the elaborate grand arrangements they made for this meeting and also the wide publicity given through posters and website.

 

Com. N. Subramanian, Deputy General Secretary has delivered vote of thanks on behalf of CHQ.

 

Com. D. A. S. V. Prasad Circle Secretary A. P. delivered vote of thanks on behalf of Reception Committee.

 

In total, the CWC at Ongole ended with a historic success.

Bhadrak Division submitted memorandum to SPOs, Bhadrak with mass demonstration

 

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi

 

 

Circle JCA comprising NFPE & FNPO submitted memorandum to the Chief PMG, Odisha Circle through mass demonstration in front of Circle Office, Bhubaneswar