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Payment of Bonus / Ex-gratia grant to the West Bengal Employees of Public Undertakings for 2019-2020

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igeadmin
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Government of West Bengal
Finance (Audit) Department
‘NABANNA’, HOWRAH-711102

No. 1724(65)–F(P2)

Dated, the 13th May, 2020

From :
H.K. Dwivedi
Additional Chief Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal.

To : The Addl. Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/ Secretary

Sub : Payment of Bonus/Ex-gratia grant to the employees of Public Undertakings for the year 2019-2020.

Sir,

You are aware that the payment of Bonus/Ex-gratia/recoverable festival advance is made every year to the employees of different Public Undertakings and that such payment are generally made before the autumnal festivals.

2. I am directed by the order of the Governor to say that the Governor has been pleased to take the following decisions :-

(a) Where the payment of Bonus Act,1965 as amended up to date is applicable, bonus for the year 2019-2020 will be payable according to the statutory provisions of the said Act as amended up to date. The employees who drew salary or wages up to Rs.10000/- p.m. will be entitled to the bonus in the current year, subject to the condition that the maximum amount payable to an employee in such case will be restricted to the amount admissible to those drawing emoluments upto Rs.3500/- p.m. Similarly, where ex-gratia is paid in lieu of bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 the same provisions will have to be followed for the purpose of payment of ex-gratia.

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(b) (i) The employees of the Public Undertakings who are guided by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, as amended up to date, but are not eligible to get Bonus/Ex-gratia in lieu of bonus under the said Act on account of their revised emoluments having been exceeded Rs.10000/- p.m. as on 31.03.2020 may be allowed to draw an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 4200/– per head provided their revised emoluments as on 31.03.2020 did not exceed Rs.34250/- p.m.

(ii) In the Public Undertakings/Statutory Bodies where the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, as amended up to date is not applicable but ex-gratia in lieu of bonus is sanctioned to the employees strictly following the provisions of the Payment of Bonus Act,1965, the employees of the said Undertakings/Statutory Bodies may also be granted an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 4,200/– per head provided their revised emoluments as on 31.03.2020 exceeded Rs.10,000/- p.m. but did not exceed revised emoluments of Rs. 34,250/- p.m.

Recoverable advance of maximum limit of Rs. 10,000/– may be sanctioned to the employees of Public Undertakings/Statutory Bodies not coming under the purview of Bonus/Ex-gratia provided their revised emoluments exceeded Rs.34,250/- p.m. but did not exceed Rs.41,100/- p.m. as on 31.03.2020 and also provided that the advance paid last year has been recovered in full.

3. While sanctioning Bonus/Ex-gratia in lieu of Bonus, the following principles shall be observed:-

(i) Bonus at the statutory minimum rate will be paid to the employees of Public undertakings/ Statutory Bodies, who come under the purview of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, as amended up to date.

(ii) No excess Bonus i.e. over and above the statutory minimum will be paid to the employees of Public Undertakings/Statutory Bodies under any circumstances, if the said Public Undertakings/Statutory Bodies are running under loss.

(iii) For payment of statutory Bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, as amended up to date and also for payment of Ex-gratia payment in lieu of Bonus, final report of accounts of the previous year in respect of the concerned organization will have to be furnished to the Government.

(iv) For justification of the additional rate of Bonus the previous year’s audited accounts should be furnished and quantum of Bonus should be computed according to the provision of the Payment of Bonus Act.

(v) The rate of Ex-gratia payment in lieu of Bonus shall be 8.33 per cent of the emoluments earned by the employees during the accounting year in question irrespective of allocable surplus (as defined in the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, as amended up to date). If the proposal in any rate above the aforesaid limit, the proposal should be justified on the basis of ” Allocable Surplus ” (as defined in the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, as amended up to date) during the accounting year in question. Here also the calculation will have to be made according to the principles for calculation of Bonus as laid down in the Payment of Bonus Act.

(vi) For conversion of Ex-gratia payment in lieu of Bonus so long paid into bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, specific views of the Labour Department may be obtained. Labour Department is requested to clearly give their views in such cases in consultation with The Ld. L.R. as to whether the concerned organization would come under the purview of the payment of Bonus Act (Under Section 31 of the said Act).

4. I am, therefore, to request you kindly to take necessary action accordingly and issue orders in respect of the concerned organizations under your administrative control at an early date so that payment of Bonus/ Ex-gratia to the eligible employees is completed by 16th October, 2020.

5. For Payment of Bonus/Ex-gratia under this order and Ex-gratia @ Rs. 4,200/— per head as per this order, no sanction of the Finance Department will be necessary, if there is no requirement of fund for release of the benefit.

Yours’ faithfully,
Additional Chief Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

Signed Copy

Grant of ex-gratia payment to the West Bengal Govt Pensioners for 2019-2020

By
igeadmin
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Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Nabanna, Howrah

No. 1725-F(P2)

Dated, the 13th May, 2020

MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Government Pensioners for the year 2019 – 2020.

The undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that in order to provide some relief to the State Government Pensioners during the ensuing festivals, the Governor has been pleased to decide that all State Government Pensioners including the holders of provisional pension who retired prior to 30.9.2019 and also the pensioners who retired or died after 30.9.2019 but prior to 01.09.2020 and whose basic pension plus Dearness Relief on pension as on 31st March, 2020 did not exceed Rs. 29,700/- (Rupees twenty nine thousand seven hundred) only and are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus shall be paid an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 2,200 (Rupees Two Thousand and Two Hundred) only in lump per head.

2. The charge is debitable to the head “2071- Pensions and other retirement Benefits-800-other Expenditure-NP-001-fund required for meeting other expenditure-V-04-Pension /Gratuities” during the current financial year.

3. The ex-gratia grant sanctioned herein will also be admissible to:-

i) The holders of family pension, ex-gratia family pension and adhoc family pension;

ii) Pensioners (including widow pension holders) who draw their pension sanctioned under French Pension Rules;

iii) Holders of extra-ordinary pension; and

iv) Holders of ex-gratia pension.

The benefit will also be admissible to the pensioners of the undivided Government of Bengal and the pensioners of the erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) Government who migrated to West Bengal and are receiving pension under “Provisional Payment of Pension Scheme”.

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4. The ex-gratia grant sanctioned herein will not be admissible to the special categories of pensioners, such as:-

i) Pensioners who have migrated from Pakistan;
ii) Political Pensioners;
iii) Special Pensioners;
iv) War Risk Pensioners;
v) Pensioners governed by the All India Services Rules.

5. The benefit will also not be admissible to those who are entitled to ad-hoc bonus sanctioned by the State Government and those who are employed/re-employed under any Public Undertakings/Statutory Bodies under the Government and are in receipt of bonus or ex-gratia payment in lieu thereof during the current financial year.

6. State Government pensioners who draw their pension through Public Sector Banks will get this ex-gratia grant through their respective Bank Accounts. The Principal Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal will issue an authority for this purpose to all such Banks under the Kolkata Payment Scheme immediately on receipt of this order so that the pensioners may draw the ex-gratia grant immediately to make their commitments for their festival. The Treasury/Sub- Treasury Office will take appropriate steps for issue of cheque to the respective paying branches of the Banks and Post Offices, so that the pensioners receiving pension through Banks and Money Order get the payment of ex-gratia immediately to meet their commitments for their festival. No authority of the Principal Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal will be required for this purpose.

7. Subject to para 6 above, this order will also be applicable to those who are eligible for this ex-gratia grant but whose pension/family pension has not yet been sanctioned. In their cases and in the case of persons who are drawing provisional pension, this amount of ex-gratia will be drawn by the authority competent to draw provisional pension in the same manner as the amount of provisional pension is drawn by him. In their cases, the facts of payment of ex-gratia grant should be intimated to the Principal Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal at the time of forwarding their pension papers for final sanction of pension.

This benefit of ex-gratia grant of Rs. 2,200/— per head as has been sanctioned in this memorandum for the State Government Pensioners will also be allowed to the teaching and non-teaching Pensioners of State aided Non-Government Educational Institutions and Pensioners of Panchayats, the Pensioners of Municipal Corporations/Municipalities/Local Bodies and other Organisations for whom pension is authorised either by the Accountant General, West Bengal or the DPPG, West Bengal. In such cases the respective Administrative Department may sanction the benefit of ex-gratia payment @ Rs. 2,200/— per head this year to the pensioners concerned under their control without making any further reference to Pension Branch of this Department.

The payment of ex-gratia as sanctioned hereinabove should be made before the festival of Id-ul-Fitre of 2020 for the Muslim Pensioners / Family Pensioners and other than Muslim Pensioners / Family Pensioners the benefits should be disbursed in between 9th October, 2020 to 16th October, 2020.

Sd/-
Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal

Signed Copy

Procedure for Outdoor medical claim for BSNL Employee

By
igeadmin
-

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

Corporate Office
Admin & PR Branch
1st Floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan,
H.C.Mathur Lane, Janpath,
New Delhi-110001.
Ph: 011-23734157, Fax: 011-23718288

No. BSNL/Admn.1/15-12/18

Dated: 08.05.2020

Office Order

Sub:- Procedure for Outdoor medical claim for BSNL Employee (Serving /Retired)

The approval of competent authority is hereby conveyed for the following modifications in the procedure for outdoor medical reimbursement to BSNL employees (Serving/Retired):

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1. Serving Employees

The ceiling for outdoor medical claim with voucher in a financial year shall be 15 days (basic pay + DA). Remaining terms and conditions same as mentioned in G.M. No. BSNL/Admn.1/15-12/18 dated 19.07.2018 with Basic Pay +D.A. as on 01.04.2020. The Basic Pay + D.A. as on 01.04.2020 will remain the basis of calculation till further orders.

2. Retired Employees

The following three options are allowed:

a. C.G.H.S
b. 15 days pay with vouchers (Basic Pay + D.A. on date of retirement)
c. Without Vouchers flat Rs. 1000/-(one thousand) per month.

(Rajiv Kumar Sharma)
Dy. General Manager (Admn.)

Signed Copy

Consolidated Instructions on Casual Labour in the Department of Posts

By
igeadmin
-

No. 2-1/2002-PE-I
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi — 110001
Date : 13.05.2020

To
1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General.
2. CGM, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate.
3. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of All PTCs
4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K.Puram, New Delhi.
5. All General Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP.

Subject : – CONSOLIDATED INSTRUCTIONS ON CASUAL LABOUR.

I am directed to circulate the Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 49014/5/2019-Estt.(C) dated 13.02.2020 on the above noted subject wherein various instructions on the issue, issued by the Government from time to time and still in vogue, have been consolidated under easily comprehensible headings for the facility of reference.

2. Vide this Directorate OM No. 2-10/88-PE-I dated 04.02.1997, a complete ban on creation and recruitment of casual labourers in the Department of Posts including Civil Wing at all levels was ordered and all the Head of Circles were requested not to deploy any casual labour without the express approval of the Directorate. Further, the instructions were reiterated vide this Directorate OM No. 2-1/2002-PE-I dated 14.02.2002.

3. Further vide Directorate OM No. 1-20/2008-PCC dated 24.09.2010, while adopting a common designation for the erstwhile Group-D as ‘Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Group ‘C’, some additional duties were assigned to MTS Cadre in addition to their existing duties such like watch and ward / caretaker duties, opening and closing of rooms, general cleanliness and upkeep of section / unit / office including dusting of furniture, cleaning of building, rooms, fixtures: upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc.

4. Since as per instructions of the nodal department, casual labourers cannot be deployed for work of regular nature, casual labourers cannot be engaged for the regular duties which stands assigned to MTS vide OM dated 24.09.2010 ibid.

5. It is therefore, once again reiterated that engagement of casual labourers for the work of regular nature in anticipation of approval from the Directorate is totally prohibited. Heads of Circle will be held responsible for violation of these instructions on the issue.

6. It will also be relevant to mention that, a report of Director General Audit (P&T) submitted on test check, conducted for the period 2016-17 to 2018-19 at field offices of Department of Posts, had revealed that in some Circles casual labourers were engaged directly for performing skilled duties of regular nature as well as non-skilled duties of various multipurpose tasks like mail sorting, delivery of mails, loading and unloading of mails / parcels and back office work etc. on daily wages without entering into a valid agreement / contract in contravention of the GFR / instruction on the issue. It is therefore, requested that, all possible steps are taken to fill up the vacancies and to also follow the procedure laid down in GFR Rules as far as practicable for utilization / hiring of manpower due to acute shortages at various levels of operative staff, arising of emergent work in Post Offices / Railway Mail Service.

7. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned immediately for necessary action and strict compliance. Irregular arrangements, if any, may be terminated immediately.

(S.B.Vyavahare)
Asstt. Director General (GDS/PCC)/LO

Signed Copy

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Use of National Regulations or National Standards or Building Codes in case of Public Procurement in terms of Rule 144(iii) of GFR 2017

By
igeadmin
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F.No.12/17/2019-PPD
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Public Procurement Division

**********

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 12th May, 2020

Office Memorandum

Subject : Use of National Regulations or National Standards or Building Codes in case of Public Procurement in terms of Rule 144(iii) of GFR 2017.

Attention is invited to the above Rule, which states that the National Technical Regulations or recognized National Standards or Building Codes needs to be specified in the public procurement, wherever such standards exists. The Rule also provides that wherever such standard exists, if a procuring entity intends to adopt any other technical specification, he shall have to record his reasons in writing for doing so.

2. It has come to the notice of this Department that even in cases where Indian Technical specifications exist; the procuring entities specify foreign Quality Certifications and Accreditations. It is reiterated that wherever Indian Technical specifications and Quality Certifications exists, the procuring entity should prescribe them. In those rare or exceptional cases where, despite the existence of Indian technical specifications, the procuring entity intends to specify foreign Technical Certifications and Accreditations, it must record its reasons in writing for adoption of such other technical specifications. Needless to say, this may also be subject to matter of audit.

3 This issues with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).

(Sanjay Aggarwal)
Director (PPD)

Signed Copy

KVS Fee collection for the 1st Quarter (April 2020 to June 2020) of the session 2020- 2021

By
igeadmin
-

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
18. Institutional Area Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi – 16

F.110350/01/2020/KVS(HQ)/UBI

Date : 12/05/20

The Deputy Commissioners
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Office

Sub : Fee collection for the 1st Quarter (April 2020 to June 2020) of the session 2020- 2021.

Sir,

In continuation to this office letter dated 26.3.2020 vide which fee collection for 1st Quarter was kept in abeyance till 30.04.2020, it is further informed that UBI fee portal will be active for promotion of the students to the new classes and verification process w.e.f. 13.05.2020 (1200 hrs). The process of verification in respect of all students (except class X & XII) should be completed by 18.5.2020 for the 2nd quarter. It will be relevant to inform you that since the data for the 1st Quarter cannot be verified as of now, the data for 2nd quarter will be used for fee collection of the 1st quarter. Therefore it should be ensured that data for all students should be verified by the Kendriya Vidyalayas by the revised date i.e. 18.5.2020.

The collection of fees for the 1st quarter will commence from 22.5.2020 to 21.6.2020 without any late payment fee. Thereafter fee for the 2nd quarter will be collected as per existing schedule.

All previous instructions in regard to promotion of student on UBI portal will remain same.

The contents of this letter should be circulated to all Principals of Kendriya Vidyalaya and other stake holders.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully
( A K Srivastava )
Assistant Commissioner (Fin)

Signed Copy

SB Order No 15/2020 : Revision of Interest Rates of National Savings Schemes from April 2020

By
igeadmin
-

SB Order No. 15/2020

F.No.113-03/2017- SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 13.05.2020.

ADDENDUM

To,
All Head of Circles/Regions.

Sub : – Revision of Interest Rates/Interest Tables of National Savings Schemes w.e.f.01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020 regarding.

Sir/Madam,

In continuation of this office letter of even number dated 31.03.2020 on the aforesaid subject, the undersigned is directed to forward copies of gazette notification received from Ministry of Finance for further circulation. Copies of following notifications are enclosed:

(i) G.S.R. 283 (E) K.V.P. (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.
(ii) G.S.R. 284(E) N.S.C. (VIIIth Issue) (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.
(iii) G.S.R. 285(E) N.S.R.D. (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.
(iv) G.S.R.286(E) N.S. (M.I.S.) (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.
(v) G.S.R. 287(E) Sr. Citizen Savings (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.
(vi) G.S.R. 288(E) S.S.A. (Amendment) Scheme, 2020
(vii) G.S.R. 289(E) N.S.T.D. (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.
(viii) G.S.R. 290(E) P.P.F. (Amendment) Scheme, 2020.

This issues with approval of the competent authority

Enclosed:- As above. Your’s Faithfully,

(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB)

Signed Copy

Non-payment of provisional pension and leave encashment – case of Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, SSO(P), Khammam, Telangana circle

By
igeadmin
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bsnleu

BSNLEU/337 (TEL)

12.05.2020

To,
Shri Saurabh Tyagi,
Sr.GM(Estt.), BSNL C.O.,
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan,
Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001

Sir,

Sub : – Non-payment of provisional pension and leave encashment – case of Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, SSO(P), Khammam, Telangana circle – reg.

Ref: – CGM Telangana letter no.TT/SCT/FCC/GS/GMTD-KHM/2019-20 dated at Hyderabad the 21.04.2020.

With reference to the letter cited above, we would like to draw your kind attention to the subject captioned above, for favour of needful intervention.

Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, SSO(P), Khammam, has retired under VRS-2019. However, his payment of exgratia and other terminal benefits have not been settled till date. This is due to a complaint that, the official had produced a false caste certificate.

In this connection, the CGM Office, Telangana, has already written to the Sr.GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office, seeking clarification, whether Leave Encashment could be paid to Shri G.Srinivasa Rao. Thereafter, the CGM Office, Telangana, vide letter cited under reference, has once again sought clarification from the Corporate Office, whether provisional pension and leave encashment could be paid to Shri G. Srinivasa Rao. In this regard, it is very important to note one of the contents of the CGM, Telangana, letter no.1-15/2019- PAT(BSNL)Part-1 dated 30.01.2020, wherein it is stated that, they had already written a letter to the complainant for the confirmation of his complaint (owning or disowning the charge that Shri G.Srinivasa Rao had produced a false caste certificate) and that, the complainant has still not given any reply to the query.

From the above mentioned facts, one can understand that, the payment of exgratia, as well as the other terminal benefits of Shri G. Srinivasa Rao have been with held, based on a frivolous complaint from someone. It is needless for us to mention here, how much financial sufferings and mental agony that a retiree would be undergoing due to the non-payment of exgratia, pension, leave encashment and other terminal benefits.

Keeping the above mentioned facts into consideration, I request you to kindly revisit this matter and to issue necessary instructions to the CGM, Telangana, for the following:-

a) Immediate payment of provisional pension to Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, pending settlement of the dispute regarding his caste certificate.

b) Immediate payment of Leave Encashment to the official.

I fervently request you to kindly take the needful action, with the view to mitigate the sufferings of the aggrieved official.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,
[P. Abhimanyu]
General Secretary

Source : https://www.bsnleu.in/

BSNL : Extension of last date for submission of e-APAR for 2019-20

By
igeadmin
-

File No.BSNLCO-PERB/19(12)/1/2020-PERS1

Urgent /Time bound

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
CORPORATE OFFICE
Personnel Branch
4th Floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi-110001

No. BSNLCO-PERB/19(12)/112020-PERS1

dated 12.05.2020

To,
All Heads of Telecom Circles/Metro Districts & Other Administrative Units
All GMs/PGMs of BSNL CO New Delhi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.

Subject: – Extension of last date for submission of e-APAR (Self-Appraisal) for year 2019-20- regarding.

Reference:- This office letter No 500-25/2018/APAR/Pers-1 Dated 17.05.2018

The under signed is directed to say that BSNL vide letter No 500-25/2028/APAR/Pers-I dated 17.05.2018 has issued the timeline for preparation and maintenance of e-APAR through ESS portal, wherein 15th may is the last date of submission of self-appraisal by the officer reported upon.

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Owing to the spread of Covid-19 virus, followed by the nationwide lockdown, the competent authority has decided to extend the last date of submission of self-appraisal (e-APAR) through ESS portal till 15th June 2020.

Further, in case the executives find it hard to get signed copy of IPMS for year 2019-20, they may upload the excel copy of IPMS (unsigned copy of IPMS for year 2019-20) while submitting their e-APAR.

The above relaxations are applicable for year 2019-20 only and cease to exist from subsequent years.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(O.N Tiwary)
DGM (Pers-SM)
BSNL CO, New Delhi

Signed Copy

PM announces special economic package; comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crore

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igeadmin
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PM gives a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat

PM announces special economic package; comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crore

Total package equivalent to 10% of India’s GDP

PM gives a call for self-reliant India; lays down five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat

Bold reforms across sectors will drive the country’s push towards self-reliance: PM

It is time to become vocal for our local products and make them global: PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation today. Recalling those who have died battling the pandemic, Prime Minister said that the crisis that has emerged due to COVID-19 is unprecedented, but in this battle, we not only need to protect ourselves but also have to keep moving forward.

Self-reliant India

Talking about the pre and post COVID worlds, Prime Minister observed that in order to fulfill the dream of making the 21st century India’s, the way forward is through ensuring that the country becomes self-reliant. Talking about turning a crisis into an opportunity, he gave the example of PPE kits N-95 masks, whose production in India has gone up from almost being negligible to 2 lakh each, on a daily basis.

Prime Minister remarked that the definition of self-reliance has undergone a change in the globalized world and clarified that when the country talks about self-reliance, it is different from being self-centered. He said that India’s culture considers the world as one family, and progress in India is part of, and also contributes to, progress in the whole world. He noted that the world trusts that India has a lot to contribute towards the development of the entire humanity.

Five pillars of a self-reliant India

Recalling the devastation in Kutch after the earthquake, Prime Minister said that through determination and resolve, the area was back on its feet. A similar determination is needed to make the country self-reliant.

He said that a self-reliant India will stand on five pillars viz. Economy, which brings in quantum jump and not incremental change; Infrastructure, which should become the identity of India; System, based on 21st century technology driven arrangements; Vibrant Demography, which is our source of energy for a self-reliant India; and Demand, whereby the strength of our demand and supply chain should be utilized to full capacity. He underlined the importance of strengthening all stakeholders in the supply chain to increase, as well as fulfill, the demand.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan

Prime Minister announced a special economic package and gave a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat. He noted that this package, taken together with earlier announcements by the government during COVID crisis and decisions taken by RBI, is to the tune of Rs 20 lakh crore, which is equivalent to almost 10% of India’s GDP. He said that the package will provide a much needed boost towards achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

Prime Minister observed that the package will also focus on land, labour, liquidity and laws. It will cater to various sections including cottage industry, MSMEs, labourers, middle class, industries, among others. He informed that the details of the contours of the package will be provided by the Finance Minister from tomorrow, in the coming few days.

Talking about the positive impact of reforms like JAM trinity and others, brought about in the last six years, Prime Minister said that several bold reforms are needed to make the country self-reliant, so that the impact of crisis such as COVID, can be negated in future. These reforms include supply chain reforms for agriculture, rational tax system, simple and clear laws, capable human resource and a strong financial system. These reforms will promote business, attract investment, and further strengthen Make in India.

Prime Minister remarked that self-reliance will prepare the country for tough competition in the global supply chain, and it is important that the country wins this competition. The same has been kept in mind while preparing the package. It will not only increase efficiency in various sectors but also ensure quality.

Highlighting their contribution to the country, Prime Minister said that the package will also focus on empowering the poor, labourers, migrants, etc., both from organized and unorganized sectors.

He observed that the crisis has taught us the importance of local manufacturing, local market and local supply chains. All our demands during the crisis were met ‘locally’. Now, its time to be vocal about the local products and help these local products become global, he said.

Living with COVID

Prime Minister noted that several experts and scientists have said that the virus is going to be part of our lives for a long time. But, it is also important to ensure that our life does-not revolve only around it. He exhorted people to work towards their targets while taking precautions like wearing masks and maintaining ‘do gaz doori’.

On the fourth stage of Lockdown, he said that its contours will be completely different from those seen yet. On the basis of recommendations received from states, new rules will be framed, and information about the same will be conveyed before 18th May.

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