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CBSE – Board Exams and evaluation work postponed till 31st March 2020

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CBSE – Board Exams and evaluation work postponed till 31st March 2020

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(An Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Human Resource Development , Govt of India)

Press Release

As a precautionary measure and in compliance of the instructions received from Secretary, Department of Higher Education/ School Education and Literacy, Government of India vide letter No. Secy (HE)/MHRD/2020 dated 18th March, 2020, it has been decided as follows:

1. All ongoing examinations of the board for classes-X and XII, being held in examination centres in India and abroad, and scheduled between 19.03.2020 to 31.3.20 (both dates inclusive), shall be rescheduled after 31st March, 2020.

2. During the aforementioned period, re-examinations that were rescheduled to be held for North-East Delhi candidates will also be further rescheduled.

3. All schools may ensure that this information is disseminated to all concerned students from their respective schools.

4. Rescheduled dates will be communicated by the board to all its stakeholders by 31.03.2020 after re-assessment of the situation.

5. All ongoing board exams related evacuation work in various evaluation centres in the country is also suspended upto 31st March, 2020, All Centre Nodal Supervisors may ensure rescheduling of evaluation work from 1.4.20, unless otherwise informed by the Board.

(Anurag Tripathi)
Secretary

Date: 18th March, 2020

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Permission to teaching and non-teaching staff to work from home

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Permission to teaching and non-teaching staff to work from home

AMIT KHARE, IAS
Secretary

Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Departments of Higher Education,
School Education & Literacy
127 ‘C’ Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001

D.O. No. Secy(HE)/MHRD/2020
21st March, 2020

Chairman, UGC
Chairman, AICTE
Chairperson, NCTE
Chairperson, CBSE
Director General, NTA
Chairman, NIOS
All Autonomous organization under MHRD

Subject :- Preventive measures to achieve “social distancing’ – permission to teaching and non-teaching staff to work from home

Dear

Kindly refer to my previous D. O. No. Secy(HR)N4HRD/2020 Dt 18.03.2020 whereby all on-going examinations and evaluation work were required to be postponed till 31.03.2020.

2. In order to ensure safety of the Faculty members/Teachers/Researchers/Non-Teaching staff of educational institutions, the following further precautions, should be taken:

i) Faculty members/Teachers/Researchers/Non-Teaching staff under your organisation should be permitted and advised to work from home till 31.03.2020.

ii) Faculty members/Teachers/Researchers should utilise this period for various academic activities such as:

a. Development of on-line content, on-line teaching and on-line evaluation.

b. Prepare lesson plan and develop instructional material for the courses to be offered during next academic year/next semester.

c. Can on research,

d. Write articles, papers etc.

e. Prepare innovative questions for “Question Bank”.

f. Prepare innovative projects on “Ek bharat Shrestha Bharat” and other topics.

iii) The said period shall be counted as being on duty for all Faculty members/Teachers/Researchers/Non-teaching staff including Ad-hoc and contract Teachers whose contracts are valid at least upto 31.03.2020.

iv) Students, who are still in the hostels, particularly foreign students should be allowed to continue in their hostels and advised to take all necessary safety precaution.

3. All Faculty members/Teachers/Researchers/Non-teaching staff should provide their contact details i.e Mobile No., email id, etc to their institutions so that they may be contacted in case of emergency.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,
(Amit Khare)

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Contractual / outsourced employees may be allowed to attend office on rotational basis – DOPT

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F.No. 11013/9/2014 – Estt (A-III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 20th March, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Preventive measures to achieve ‘social distancing’ to contain the spread of COVIDI9

In continuation of this Department’s OM of even no. dated 17th March, 2020 and 19th March, 2020, the following has been decided:-

(I) The officials appointed as Consultants/Advisors after retirement who are of the age of 60 years & above, may be allowed to work from home with the permission of Heads of Department (HoDs), without adversely affecting their consultancy fee/honorarium, till 4th April, 2020.

Also Read : Covid-19 – Grant of commuted Leave for age 50 years and above – Relaxation in Leave Rules

(ii) The contractual/outsourced staff may also be allowed to attend office on rotational basis as has been allowed for Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ officials, without deduction of any wages for their absence from work, upto 4th April, 2020.

2. These instructions shall be applicable to Ministries/Departments/attached and subordinate offices of Central Government. Similar instructions may be issued to Autonomous/Statutory Bodies.

( Umesh Kumar Bhatia )
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Covid-19 – Grant of commuted Leave for age 50 years and above – Relaxation in Leave Rules

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F.No. 11013/9/2014 – Estt (A-III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 20th March, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Preventive measures to achieve ‘social distancing’ to contain the spread of COVIDI9 -Relaxation in CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 regarding.

The undersigned is directed to state that the leave sanctioning authorities were advised vide O.M. of even number dated 17th March, 2020 to sanction leave to officials who wish to self-quarantine, as a preventive measure. In this regard, in relaxation of Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, it has now been decided with the approval of competent authority to grant Commuted Leave without production of medical certificate to those officials who are above 50 years of age and have underlying conditions i.e. Diabetes, Respiratory problems, Renal diseases and other life-threatening illness, for a period upto 4th April, 2020, so as to avoid unnecessary burden on the health care system.

2. These instructions shall be applicable to Ministries/Departments/attached and subordinate offices of Central Government. Similar instructions may be issued to Autonomous/Statutory Bodies.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Insurance scheme for Railway passengers

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The Optional Travel Insurance Scheme was introduced w.e.f 01.09.2016.

The Insurance premium collected under the scheme since implementation, upto Feb, 2020 is as   follows:-

Year Period Premium Amount Collected from Passengers
(Rs.in Crores)
2016-17 (01.09.2016 – 09.12.2016) 2.56
(10.12.2016 -31.03.2017) 8.46
(Free to passengers during this period, premium paid by IRCTC)
2017-18 (01.04.2017 – 31.08.2018) 38.54
(Free to passengers during this period, premium paid by IRCTC)
2018-19 01.09.2018 – 31.03.2019 8.53
2019-20 01.04.2019-29.02.2020 12.71

Since the premium is directly collected by the Insurance Companies, zone-wise data is not available.

The Sum assured under the Scheme is as follows:-

(i) In case of Death- Rs.10 lakh,

(ii) Permanent Total Disability – Rs.10 Lakh,

(iii) Permanent Partial Disability up to-  Rs.7.5 Lakh,

(iv) Hospitalization Expenses for Injury – Rs.2 Lakh,

(v) Transportation of mortal remains –  Rs.10 Thousand.

The details of compensation (insurance claim) paid by insurance companies to the victims or family members since introduction of the scheme are as follows:-

Year Claims paid by Insurance Companies
(Rs. in Crores)
2016-17 0.76
2017-18 3.59
2018-19 6.12
2019-20 3.53

Note:- 1. The insurance claims paid in a year may not be related to the accidents/causalities in that year alone. The amount depends upon the number of cases which are finalized and payment made in a particular year irrespective of the year(s) in which the accidents/causalities took place.

2. Since, the Insurance claims are directly settled by the companies, Railways have no zone-wise data.

3. The insurance claims paid by insurance companies during 2019-20 are due to Untoward incidents as defined in Section 123 (C) read with Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989.

As directed by Ministry of Finance to promote digital/cashless transaction, the insurance cover was made free from 10.12.2016 to 31.08.2018 to all passengers buying Confirmed/RAC online/ e-tickets from IRCTC website.

Since Ministry of Finance refused to reimburse the premium to IRCTC beyond 31.08.2018, Ministry of Railways decided to again charge premium from the passengers opting for insurance from 01.09.2018.

This press release is based on information given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

Kendriya Vidyalayas will closed till 31st March 2020 due to COVID-19

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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
(Under Min. of HRD), Deptt. of Education, Govt. of India)
18-Institutional Area
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi — 110016
www.kvsangathan.nic.in

F.No.110350/01/2020-KVS (HQ)/Acad/

Dated: 19.03.2020

The Deputy Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regions
&
The Principal
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kathmandu, Moscow & Tehran

Sub : – Precautions to be taken in light of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) — reg.

Ref: – 1. Letter No. Secy(HE)/MHRD/2020 dated 18th March, 2020
2. CBSE/CE/SPS/2020 dated 18.03.2020

Madam/Sir,

With reference to the above, and in light of the outbreak of COVID-19, adequate measures are to be taken to ensure the safety and security of students and teachers, as also their family members. You are, therefore, requested to issue the following directions to the Principals of all the Kendriya Vidyalayas under your jurisdiction for compliance:

1. All Kendriya Vidyalayas will remain closed till 31st March, 2020.

2. All ongoing examinations of all classes will be rescheduled after 31st March, 2020.

3. All evaluation work is to be re-scheduled after 31st March, 2020.

4. All activities including sports, training programmes, etc. will remain suspended till further notice.

5. Re-scheduled dates will be communicated by 31st March, 2020 after re-assessment of the situation.

6. If is to be ensured that the above information is disseminated through electronic means also to all students and teachers.

This issues with the approval of Commissioner, KVS.

Yours sincerely
(Dr. E. Prabhakar)
Joint Commissioner (Trg./ Fin.)

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CGDA Postponement of Training Activities Requiring Travel

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IMMEDIATE
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS
CENTRE FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (CENTRAD)
NEAR ARMY BASE HOSPITAL, BRAR SQUARE, DELHI CANTT.-110010

No. TD/3487/Trg. Misc. Courses/2019-20

Date : 17/03/2020

To
All PCsDA/CsDA/PIFA/IFA/NADFM/RTCs/DPTI/OTI

Sub : Postponement of Training Activities Requiring Travel

In view of the prevailing situation related to the Coronavirus threat, it has been decided by the competent authority that as a precautionary measure with immediate effect all training activities which involve travel and participation from outstations may be put on hold till 15th April 2020 or till further orders.

Joint CGDA (HRD) has seen.

(Vinod Kumar)
ACGDA (HRD)

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CGDA Travel Advisory due to sudden outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

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CGDA Travel Advisory due to sudden outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Controller General of Defence Accounts,
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.- 110010

F. No. AN/III/3012/Circular/ Vol. VIII dated 16.03.2020

To,

All PCsDA/ PCsA (Fys.)/ PIFAs,
CsDA/ CsFA (Fys.)/ IFAs/ RTCs.
(through CGDA website).

Subject : Travel Advisory.

Due to sudden outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the country, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued a Consolidated Travel Advisory in the matter. In addition to Visa restrictions and other guidelines, the said Advisory states that passengers traveling from/ having visited various countries and desirous of entering India will need certificate of having tested negative for COVID-19 from any of the designated laboratories authorized by the health authorities of these countries. This is in enforcement since 0000 hrs. of 10th March 2020 and a temporary measure till cases of COVID-19 subside. Further, all international passengers entering India are required to furnish duly filled self-declaration form in duplicate (including personal particulars i.e. phone no. and address in India (as annexed) to Health Officials and Immigration officials and undergo Universal Health Screening at the designated health counters at all Points of Entry.

Also Read : Government Offices should also be closed temporarily till the normalcy restores – Confederation writes to PM

2. Further, Group of Ministers under the chairmanship of Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has also taken a decision in the matter on 11th March 2020, whereby Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel abroad. On their return, they are required to be quarantined for a minimum of 14 days on their arrival in India.

3. Accordingly, the undersigned has been directed to forward a copy of the above advisory/guidelines with an advice that all officers/ staff are required to strictly follow the aforesaid guidelines issued by Government of India.

4. In view of the above, necessary action may please be taken on urgent basis.

(Rajeev Ranja Kumar)
Dy.CGDA(AN)

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NFIR : Coverage under Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 in place of NPS

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NFIR

No. II/35/2019

Dated : 16/03/2020

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Kind attention : Addl. Member Staff, Railway Board

Dear Sir,

Sub : Coverage under Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, in place of National Pension System, of those Railway employees whose selection for appointment was finalized before 01/01/2004 but who joined Railway service on or after 01/01/2004 – reg.

Ref: (i) Government of India, DoP&PW’s Q.M. No. 57/04/2019-P&PW(B) dated 17th February, 2020.

(ii) Railway Board’s letter No. D-43/12/2018-F(E)III dated 03/03/2020 (RBE No. 28/2020).

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Pursuant to the instructions issued by the Government of India vide O.M. No. 57/04/2019- P&PW(B) dated 17th February, 2020, the Railway Ministry vide RBE No. 28/2020 dated 03/03/2020 issued corresponding instructions to the Zonal Railways, Production Units etc., duly adopting the O.M. mutatis mutandis.

It has since been brought to the notice of the Federation by the affiliated Unions of NFIR that though the instructions of the Government contained in the O.M. dated 17th February, 2020 are very clear and also contain illustrations so far as applicability of these instructions is concerned, there is however confusion in the Zones/PUs due to issuance of model format among the concerned employees for opting to Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. The proforma circulated mentioned following condition in Para 2:-

“I declare that the results of the examination (including Psycho/Aptitude test)/Viva-voce were finalized and declared prior to 01/01/2004 by RRB or the Committee constituted for the purpose excluding medical examination and posting”

Federation desires to convey that while the Government of India’s instructions clearly state the cases of the recruitment whose result was declared before 01/01/2004 but offer of appointment and actual joining delayed on various accounts, the stipulation (mentioned above) in Para 2 of the model format is totally contrary which is causing serious difficulties in implementation of the order and at the same time is grossly disadvantageous to those Railway employees who were selected against pre-2004 vacancies, who actually deserve to be covered under these instructions. A copy of model format issued by General Manager (P), N.C. Railway under their letter No. 797-E/Estt./NG/Cadre/Misc/18 dated 11/03/2020 is enclosed for ready reference.

NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to kindly intervene and see that the contents of the format are modified duly deleting the phrase “including psycho/aptitude test/viva-voce” so as to cover the illustrations given by the DoP&PW vide O.M. dated 17/02/2020 to ensure correct implementation of Government of India’s orders, covering those selected against pre-2004 vacancies, but appointed after 1/1/2004.

Yours faithfully,

DA: As above

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

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Railway Board : Work from Home for Railway Employees

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URGENT
OUT TODAY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

RBE No. 34/2020

No. 2020/E(LL)/HER/3

New Delhi, dated: 19.03.2020

The General Managers (P)
All Zonal Railways
PUs, Metro Kolkata and RDSO Lucknow, NAIR.

Sub : Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Working hours.

Ref : Board’s letter No. 2020/E(LR)III/Misc/1 dated 18.03.2020

In continuation of Board’s letter referred above, please find enclosed a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training’s OM No. 11013/9/2014-Estt(A-III) dated 19.03.2020 regarding preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for information and necessary action.

2. All concerned GMs/DGs are requested to implement the above instructions in letter and spirit. While implementing the instructions, it may also be ensured that official work is not disturbed or affected.

3. Action taken in the matter shall be advised to Board’s office on a regular basis.

DA: As above.

(Ms. Manju)
Director/Estt. (LL)
Railway Board

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