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
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 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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No.T-21021/1/2020-Acad.Desk(Part-3)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Training Division
Block-IV, Old JNU Campus,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067
Dated: 19th March, 2020
Office Memorandum
Sub :- Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
With a view to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) it is imperative that the following precautionary measures are taken by all the Training Institutions: –
i) All Training Institutions may review the ongoing training programmes and take appropriate measures to defer /curtail them to the extent possible. It would not be advisable to undertake any new training programme for the time being.
ii) Entry of visitors to training institution may be restricted. If absolutely necessary, such visitors may be admitted after proper screening. Installation of thermal scanner at the entry points of the buildings may be taken up wherever feasible. Hand sanitizers should be mandatorily placed at the entry points and every person-faculty member / staff member / Visitor entering the premises should compulsorily clean their hands before entering the premises.
iii) Availability of adequate hand sanitizers and running water/soap in the training institute should be ensured.
iv) Training / Teaching may be conducted, as far as possible, in a virtual / online mode.
v) Adequate distance may be maintained between students in the physical classrooms
vi) Meetings to the extent possible should be conducted through video conferencing only.
vii) All non-essential travel may be avoided. Outside visits and excursions, group activities/screening of movies etc. and physical training activities may be suspended with immediate effect.
ix) All gyms/recreation centres, creches, book clubs etc. inside the premises may be shut down immediately.
x) A fully functional medical centre with the presence of qualified doctor(s) and nursing staff may be ensured with proper protocol for treating of staff / faculty / trainee with flu like symptoms. SOPs may be developed in consultation with local Public Health Authorities to ensure quick response for testing and isolation/quarantine of symptomatic patients etc.
xi) Separate quarantine facility may be created in consultation with local Public Health Authorities.
xii) Mess Supervisors should ensure that all the trainees and mess staff wash their hands properly before entry into the Mess and before entry into the kitchen. Messaging outside the mess, its kitchen and the toilets about ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ must be ensured.
xiii) Everything prepared in the mess must be cooked properly and raw salad and uncut fruit avoided for the time being. Linen should be changed frequently. The Trainees may be advised not to share the glass for drinking water and use only their respective water bottles for drinking water. Trainees may be advised not to use outside eateries as a preventive measure.
xiv) Common contact places including class rooms, hostels, mess, guest houses, vehicles/buses etc to be disinfected frequently. Dustbins may be placed in front of all the washrooms. Doorknobs of class rooms, toilets, hostel doors, canteen and all common facilities to be disinfected regularly.
xv) All faculty members and staff members may be advised to take care of their own health as well as of their friends and family and look out for symptoms such as respiratory problems, fever, discomfort etc. In case anyone feels unwell and shows flu-like symptoms, should inform the Training Coordinator/designated faculty immediately and report to the Medical Centre of the training institutes.
xvi) All staff & faculty at higher risks such as elderly employees, pregnant employees, employees with poor medical conditions and employees suffering from major chronic ailments may be advised to take proper care
xvii) Frequent hand washing with soap, water and alcohol-based hand rub, should be encouraged. Covering of nose and mouth while sneezing and coughing, throwing of used tissues in close bins immediately after use. Keeping a safe distance from persons during interaction, especially with those having flulike symptoms, sneezing in the inner side of the one’s elbow and not coughing into the palms of one’s hand, regular check of temperature and respiratory systems, consultation with the doctor in the event of one’s feeling unwell, wearing of mask and covering of mouth and nose while visiting a doctor and avoidance of social gatherings, must be strongly advised to every faculty member and staff member. Staff & faculty should also be advised not to spit in the public, travel unnecessarily, participate in the large gathering, spending time in the canteens unnecessarily, visit gyms, clubs and crowded places.
xviii) The Health Advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare should be referred to and followed scrupulously.
xix) Action taken in this regard may be intimated to this Department regularly.
(Biswajit Banerjee)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS 1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001 Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com Email: [email protected]
President
RAVI NAIR
9969234999
Secretary General
R.N. PARASHAR
9718686800
No. Confd./ Covid-19. 2020 Dated: 18.03.2020
To
Shri Narendra Modi Ji,
Hon`ble , Prime Minister
Government of India,
New Delhi
Sub: Preventive measures to fight against Corona Virus (Covid-19).
Respected Sir,
Though Health Ministry and Department of Personal and Training have issued advisories to follow certain preventive measures to fight against Corona Virus which is spread in various parts of the country. But in some Departments still instructions issued by Health Ministry and DOPT are not being followed.
Some of the Departments who deal with the public directly it is very difficult to maintain social distancing.
It is therefore, requested very kindly , like school, Colleges and other working sectors, Govt. Offices should also be closed temporarily till the normalcy restores. It will be very much helpful to stop spread of Corona which is a pandemic.
An early action is highly solicited.
With profound regards.
Yours Sincerely,
(R.N. Parashar)
Secretary General
Copy to:
The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India
Te Secretary DOPT
(i) Heads of Department (HoDs) may ensure that 50 per cent of Group B and C employees are required to attend office every day, and the remaining 50 per cent staff should be instructed to work from home. All HoDs are advised to draft a weekly roster of duty for Group B and C staff and ask them to attend office on alternate weeks. While deciding the roster for the first week, HoDs are advised to include officials who are residing in close proximity to their office or use their own transport to travel to the offices.
(ii) Further, the working hours for all employees who attend office on a particular day should be staggered. It is suggested that three groups of employees may be formed and asked to attend office as per the following timings:-
(a) 9 AM to 5.30 PM
(b) 9.30 AM to 6 PM
(c) 10 AM to 6.30 PM
(iii) The officials who are working from home on a particular day as per the roster drawn up should be available on telephone and electronic means of communication at all times. They should attend Office, if called for any exigency of work
(iv) Similar instructions may be issued to Attached/Subordinate Offices, Autonomous/Statutory Bodies.
(v) The Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) may issue similar instructions regarding Financial Institutions and Public Sector Undertakings.
(vi) These instructions shall not apply to the offices and employees engaged in essential/emergency services and those directly engaged in taking measures to control spread of COVID-19.
(vii) These orders shall be applicable with immediate effect and will remain in force till 4th April, 2020.
(Sujata Chaturvedi)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India
