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CBDT NUDGEs taxpayers against the claims of bogus deductions through data-driven approach

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CBDT NUDGEs taxpayers against the claims of bogus deductions through data-driven approach

Fake donations claims to political parties and trusts Under Tax Scanner

Many taxpayers revise returns after CBDT detection drive; SMS and email alerts sent from 12 December 2025

CBDT had launched ‘NUDGE’ campaign to help taxpayers correct returns

Recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has acted upon many intermediaries who were involved in filing income tax returns with bogus claims of deductions and exemptions under the Income Tax Act. The exercise revealed that some intermediaries have established network of their agents all over India for filing returns with incorrect claims on commission basis.  It was observed that huge amount of bogus claims have been made on account of donation to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) or Charitable Institutions and reduced their tax obligations and have also claimed bogus refunds. Evidence gathered from enforcement actions indicated that RUPPs many of which were non-filers, non-operational at their registered addresses, and are not engaged in any political activity were being used as conduits for routing funds, hawala transactions, cross border remittances and issuing bogus receipts for donations. The CBDT carried out follow up searches against some of these RUPPs and Trusts and gathered incriminating evidences in respect of bogus donations by individuals and bogus CSR by companies.  

The CBDT has strengthened its data-driven approach to early detection of suspicious claims and identification of high-risk behaviour patterns, one such risk pattern has been identified for taxpayers who have made claims under section 80GGC or 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The data analytics indicated that many taxpayers are suspected to be indulged in claiming deductions for donation made to suspicious entities or have not provided relevant information to ascertain genuineness of entities. A large number of taxpayers have already revised their Income Tax Returns for current AY that is 2025-26 and have filed updated ITRs for past years.

A targeted NUDGE campaign has been launched as a taxpayer friendly measure, providing them opportunity to update their ITRs and withdraw wrong claims if any. SMSs and Email advisories are being issued from 12th December 2025 to such taxpayers on their registered mobile numbers and emails.

Every taxpayer is advised to ensure that correct mobile and email ids are mentioned in their filings with the Department so that they do not miss out any communication.

Additional information on deduction provisions and filing of Updated Returns is available at www.incometax.gov.in.

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Cabinet approves scheme of Conduct of Digital Census of India 2027

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Cabinet approves scheme of Conduct of Digital Census of India 2027

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, has approved the proposal for conducting Census of India 2027 at a cost of  Rs.11,718.24 crore.

Details of the Scheme:

  • The Indian Census is the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world. The Census of India would be conducted in two phases: (i) Houselisting and Housing Census – April to September, 2026 and (ii) Population Enumeration (PE) – February 2027 (For the UT of Ladakh and snow bound non-synchronous areas of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, PE shall be conducted in September, 2026).
  • About 30 lakh field functionaries will complete this gigantic exercise of national importance.
  • Use of mobile app for data collection and the Central portal for monitoring purpose will ensure better quality data.
  • Data dissemination will be much better and in a user friendly way so that all the queries on required parameters for policy making will be made available on the click of a button.
  • Census-as-a-service (CaaS) will deliver data to ministries in a clean, machine-readable and actionable format.

Benefits:  

Census of India 2027 will cover the entire population in the country. 

Implementation strategy and targets:

  • The Census process involves visiting each and every household and canvassing separate questionnaire for Houselisting & Housing Census and Population Enumeration.
  • The enumerators, generally government teachers and appointed by the State Governments, will be doing the field work of Census in addition to their regular duties.
  • Other Census functionaries at Sub-district, District and State levels will also be appointed by the State/District Administration.
  • New initiatives taken for the Census 2027 are:

(i)      First Census by digital means in country. Data will be collected using mobile applications that will be available for both Android as well as iOS versions.

(ii)     A dedicated portal namely Census Management & Monitoring System (CMMS) portal has been developed for managing and monitoring the entire Census process on a real time basis.

(iv)    Houselisting Block (HLB) Creator web map application: Another innovation for Census 2027 is HLB Creator web map application to be used by the Charge Officers.

(v)    Option to self-enumerate will be provided to the public.

(vi)    Suitable security features have been provisioned for this mammoth digital operation.

(vii)   Census 2027 will have a focused and wider publicity campaign for nationwide awareness, inclusive participation, last-mile engagement and support for field operations. It will emphasize on sharing accurate, authentic & timely information ensuring cohesive & effective outreach effort.

(viii)  Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, in its meeting on 30th April 2025 decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census i.e. Census 2027.  With the huge social and demographic diversity in our country and related challenges, the Census 2027 will also capture Caste data electronically in second phase, i.e. Population Enumeration (PE).

(ix)    About 30 lakh field functionaries including Enumerators, Supervisors, Master Trainers, Charge Officers and Principal/ District Census Officers will be deployed for data collection, monitoring and supervision of Census operations. All the Census functionaries will be paid suitable honorarium for the work of Census as they will be doing this work in addition to their regular duties.

Major impact including employment generation potential:

  • The current endeavor would be to make available the coming Census data at the shortest possible time across the country. Efforts will also be made to disseminate Census Results with more customized visualization tools. Data sharing to all, up to the lowest Administrative Unit i.e. Village/Ward level.
  • To complete various tasks for successful conduct of Census 2027, approximately 18,600 technical manpower will be engaged for about 550 days at the local levels. In another words, around 1.02 crore man-days employment would be generated. Further, the provision of technical manpower at Charge/ District/ State level will also result in capacity building as the nature of job will be related to digital data handling, monitoring and coordination. This will also help in future employment prospects of these persons.

Background:

Census 2027 will be 16th Census in the country and 8th after independence. Census is the biggest source of primary data at village, town and ward level providing micro level data on various parameters including Housing Condition; Amenities & Assets, Demography, Religion, SC & ST, Language, Literacy & Education, Economic Activity, Migration and Fertility. The Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990 provide the legal framework for conduct of Census.

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Fact Check: No Withdrawal of DA Hikes, Pay Commission Benefits for Retired Govt Employees

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Fact Check: No Withdrawal of DA Hikes, Pay Commission Benefits for Retired Govt Employees

A misleading message creating panic among pensioners and their families is circulating widely on social media, particularly WhatsApp, claiming that the Central Government has abolished crucial post-retirement benefits for its employees.

The viral message alleges that the Finance Act 2025 has led to the withdrawal of benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA) hikes and Pay Commission revisions for retired Central Government employees.

The government’s official fact-checker (PIB Fact Check) proved the claim was fake.

The government has urged the public to rely only on official sources for information regarding their entitlements. The PIB Fact Check unit confirmed the claim as false, stating that no such changes have been announced by the government for retired employees under the Finance Act 2025.

Central Government pensioners should disregard the viral message. Their pensions remain protected under existing laws, and they will continue to receive:

Pension Revision: Benefits from future Pay Commission recommendations, which ensure that the pension structure is updated to reflect the latest pay matrix.

Dearness Relief (DR) Hikes: Adjustments to offset the rising cost of living, typically released every January and July.

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Treatment for CGHS Beneficiaries (75+) in Rural Areas: Government Answer

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Treatment for CGHS Beneficiaries (75+) in Rural Areas: Government Answer

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1073
TO BE ANSWERED ON 09TH DECEMBER, 2025

TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY CGHS BENEFICIARIES LIVING IN RURAL AREAS

1073. SHRI DEVENDRA PRATAP SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware that many CGHS beneficiaries aged above 75 years living alone in remote or rural areas need to travel long distances, often 200–300 kilometres, to access treatment at CGHS-empanelled hospitals;

(b) if so, whether any assessment has been conducted on the difficulties faced by such elderly beneficiaries;

(c) whether Government proposes to allow them treatment at nearby non-empanelled hospitals on a cashless basis; and

(d) if so, the details of mechanisms for authorisation, reimbursement, and other steps to ensure accessible healthcare?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d): Government is striving towards achieving Universal Health Coverage for all citizens, as per National Health Policy, through its various programs like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY), Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (ABHIM), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and National Health Mission (NHM) through its Rural and Urban components.

In addition, new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Government Medical Colleges and District Hospitals functioning across the country also cater to healthcare needs of CGHS beneficiaries. Moreover, there is also provision of tele-consultation through e-sanjeevani portal (esanjeevaniopd.in) in several specialties such as Psychiatry, Medicine, Orthopedics, Opthalmology, ENT; for CGHS beneficiaries.

The Government has also extended the benefits of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their economic status. Beneficiaries already covered under any Government-funded health insurance scheme such as CGHS, are provided a one-time option to either continue with their existing coverage or voluntarily transition to AB-PMJAY, depending on their preference. Such beneficiaries are required to submit a self-declaration opting for AB-PMJAY, following which they become eligible for cashless treatment at AB-PMJAY empanelled hospitals.

The information on availability and location of CGHS Wellness Centres and CGHSempanelled hospitals is publicly accessible and are known to a Central Government Pensioners, residing in non-CGHS covered areas. They have the following options, to cater to their healthcare needs:

(i) They may avail the Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) in lieu of OPD facilities under CGHS.

(ii) They may also avail CGHS benefits (OPD & IPD) by registering themselves in a nearby CGHS-covered city after payment of the subscription at the prescribed rates.

(iii) They may opt to draw FMA for OPD treatment while availing CGHS facilities for IPD treatment, subject to payment of the applicable subscription as per CGHS guidelines.

Provision of cashless facility to the pensioners holding CGHS cards is obligatory on Health Care Organizations (HCOs), that are empaneled by CGHS. Although, the extent of the CGHS empanelled Hospital Network is limited to CGHS-covered cities, however, the Government also empanels Hospitals located in District headquarters on case-to-case basis.

CGHS beneficiaries are also permitted to avail consultation, investigations and treatment at any Central or State Government Hospital, including hospitals of Railways, Atomic Energy Commission, Municipalities, and PSUs. Moreover, in case of a medical emergency, any expenditure incurred by CGHS beneficiary, arising out of admission at a non-empanelled Hospital is considered for reimbursement at CGHS Rates, as per extant rules.

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Review the TRCA structure for Gramin Dak Sevaks: Lok Sabha QA

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Review the TRCA structure for Gramin Dak Sevaks: Lok Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1286
ANSWERED ON 11TH DECEMBER, 2025

TRCA FOR GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

1286 DR. ANIL SUKHDEORAO BONDE:
SHRI SUBHASH BARALA:
SHRI SADANAND MHALU SHET TANAVADE:
SHRI BABURAM NISHAD:
SHRI NARHARI AMIN:

Will the Minister of Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the steps being taken to review the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure for Gramin Dak Sevaks;

(b) whether Government plans to prioritise local candidates who are familiar with the language and geography;

(c) if so, the details of measures implemented; and

(d) if not, the reasons for not adopting such a policy despite frequent transfer requests and challenges faced by out-of- State recruits?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

(a) Sir, the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) is reviewed periodically. The Government has successively constituted committees for revision of TRCA structure and other service conditions of GDS from time to time after report of each successive Central Pay Commissions (CPCs).

(b) to (d) As per Article 16(2) of the Constitution of India, no citizen can be discriminated against in public employment on the grounds of race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence. Further, knowledge of identified local language(s), studied at least upto 10th standard is a mandatory requirement for GDS engagement under the extant rules.

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Two Additional Auto Investment Choices for Central Government NPS/UPS Subscribers: PFRDA Circular Dec 2025

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Two Additional Auto Investment Choices for Central Government NPS/UPS Subscribers: PFRDA Circular Dec 2025

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CIRCULAR

Circular No.: PFRDA/2025/21/Reg-PF/03

01st December 2025

To:
All NPS Stakeholders

Subject: Enhancement of Investment Choice options under NPS & UPS for Central Government Subscribers

1. Pursuant to the Gazette Notification No. FX-4/2/2025-PR dated 13.11.2025 issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, PFRDA hereby notifies the expansion of the existing Investment Choice Options under the NPS and UPS for Central Government (CG) employees. Two additional Auto Investment Choice options have been introduced, thereby increasing the total number of available choices to six.

2. The following investment choices are currently available to CG subscribers:

Existing Investment Choices under NPS and UPSDescription
Default SchemeContributions are invested as per the predefined asset allocation pattern managed by three Pension Funds. The asset allocation pattern under default schem is attached at Annexure 1 for ready reference
Active Choice (100% G-Sec)Investment solely in Government Securities.
Auto Choice – Life Cycle 25 – Low (5E/55Y)The Subscriber’s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 25% until they reach 35 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 5% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit.
Auto Choice – Life Cycle 50 – Moderate (10E/55Y)The Subscriber’s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 50% until they reach 35 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 10% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit.

3. At present, approximately 4% of CG subscribers have opted for an investment choice other than the Default Scheme.

4. In accordance with the above gazette notification, the following two additional Auto Choice options are introduced:

Additional Investment Choice Option under NPS and UPSDescription
Auto Choice – Life Cycle 75 – High (15E/55Y)The Subscriber’s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 75% until they reach 35 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 15% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit.
Auto choice – Life Cycle – Aggressive (35E/55Y)The Subscriber’s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 50% until they reach 45 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 35% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit.

5. Subscribers opting for any alternative investment choices other than the Default Scheme shall be required to:

    • Exercise one of the five non-default investment options as mentioned above, and
    • Select one Pension Fund from among the ten Pension Funds currently registered with PFRDA.

6. Subscribers are advised to exercise their investment choice judiciously, based on a review of the performance of schemes and Pension Funds. Updated scheme-wise and PF-wise performance information is available on the NPS Trust website (www.npstrust.org.in), and subscribers are encouraged to make informed decisions.

7. PFRDA has undertaken a comprehensive review of the existing nomenclature of Auto Choice Life Cycle (LC) Funds to ensure consistency with asset allocation patterns and age-based tapering structures. The circular issued on rRationalifration of Nomenclature ofeluto Choice / Life Cycle Funds under the NPS” dated 17th October 2025 vide reference PFRDA/2025/16/Reg-PF/02 post such comprehensive review is attached at Annexure II for ready reference.

8. The enhanced investment choice options are already made available to CG subscribers by the Central Record keeping Agencies (CRAs).

9. This circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred upon the Authority under Section 14(2)(b) read with Section 23 of the PFRDA Act, 2013, and Regulation 14(1) of the PFRDA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2015.

Yours faithfully,

Chief General Manager

Annexure I:

Asset Allocation under Default Scheme

CategoryInvestment PatternNPS/UPS Schemes
IGovernment Securities and Related InvestmentsUp to 65%
IIDebt Instruments and Related InvestmentsUp to 45%
IIIEquities and Related Investments (From 1st April 2025 limit increase to 25%)Up to 25%
IVShort Term Debt Instruments (Money Market)Up to 10%
VAsset Backed, Trust Structured and Misc. Investments Asset class AUp to 5%
Total150%

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8वें वेतन आयोग को 01-01-2026 से लागू करने पर लोकसभा में सवाल-जवाब

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8वें वेतन आयोग को 01-01-2026 से लागू करने पर लोकसभा में सवाल-जवाब

भारत सरकार
वित्त मंत्रालय
व्यय विभाग

लोक सभा
लिखित प्रश्न संख्‍या -1347

सोमवार, 8 दिसंबर, 2025 अग्रहायण, 7947 (शक)

8वें वेतन आयोग का कार्यान्वयन

1347. श्री एन. के. प्रेमचन्द्रन:
श्री तमिलसेल्वन थंगाः
डॉ. गणपथी राजकुमार पी.:
श्री धर्मेन्द्र यादवः

क्या वित्त मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:

(क) क्या सरकार का विचार 01-01-2026 से 8वें वेतन आयोग को लागू करने का है और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है और इस संबंध में क्‍या कारेवाई की गई है;

(ख) क्या 8वें वेतन आयोग के विचारार्थ विषयों (टीओआर) को अंतिम रूप दे दिया है, जिससे केन्द्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के वेतन और पेंशनभोगियों के भत्ते में संशोधन होगा और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है और यदि नहीं, तो इसके क्या कारण हैं;

(ग) क्या सरकार का विचार 2026-27 के बजट में 8वें वेतन आयोग को लागू करने के लिए धनराशि आवंटित करने का है और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है और इस संबंध में की गई कार्रवाई क्‍या है तथा सरकारी खजाने पर कुल कितना व्यय होने की संभावना है;

(घ) क्या 8वें वेतन आयोग ने अंतिम सिफारिशें करने से पहले केन्द्रीय सरकार के कर्मचारी और पेंशनभोगी संघों तथा राज्य सरकारों सहित सभी प्रमुख हितधारकों से परामर्श किया है/कर रहा है, यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्‍या है;

(ङ) 8वें वेतन आयोग के गठन और अन्य कार्यवाही की वर्तमान स्थिति क्‍या है और इससे लाभान्वित होने वाले केंद्र सरकार के कुल कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों की संख्या कितनी है;

(च) क्या सरकार 8वें वेतन आयोग के कामकाज शुरु होने में देरी के कारण कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों की शिकायतों पर विचार करेगी और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है; और

(छ) आयोग द्वारा अपनी सिफारिशें कब तक प्रस्तुत किए जाने की संभावना है और सरकार उन्हें कब तक लागू करेगी?

Also Read: Lok Sabha QA on Implementing 8th Pay Commission from 01-01-2026

उत्तर

वित्त राज्य मंत्री
(श्री पंकज चौधरी)

(क) से (ग), (ङ) और (च): आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) का गठन पहले ही कर दिया गया है। आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग के विचारार्थ विषयों (टीओआर) को दिनांक 03.11.2025 के वित्त मंत्रालय के संकल्प के माध्यम से अधिसूचित कर दिया गया है। केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों की संख्या लगभग 50.14 लाख और पेंशनभोगियों की संख्या लगभग 69 लाख है। आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग के लागू होने की तारीख का निर्णय सरकार द्वारा लिया जाएगा। सरकार आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग की स्वीकृत सिफारिशों को लागू करने के लिए निधियों का समुचित प्रावधान करेगी।

(घ): आठवां केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग अपनी सिफारिशों को तैयार करने के लिए कार्य-प्रणाली और क्रिया-विधि को अपनाएगा।

(छ): दिनांक 03.11.2025 को अधिसूचित संकल्प में यथानिर्दिष्ट, आठवां केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग इसके गठन की तारीख से 18 माह के भीतर अपनी सिफारिश प्रस्तुत करेगा।

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Lok Sabha QA on Implementing 8th Pay Commission from 01-01-2026

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Lok Sabha QA on Implementing 8th Pay Commission from 01-01-2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1347

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 17, 1947 (SAKA)

IMPLEMENTATION OF 8TH PAY COMMISSION

  1. SHRINK PREMACHANDRAN:
    THIRU THANGA TAMILSELVAN:
    DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P:
    SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

a) whether the Government proposes to implement the 8th Pay Commission with effect from 01-01-2026, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;

b) whether the Government has finalised the Term of Reference (ToR) of 8th Pay Commission which will lead to revision of salaries of Central Government employees and allowance of pensioners, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

c) whether the Government proposes to allocate fund for implementing the 8th Commission in 2026-2027 budget, if so details thereof and action taken thereon and the total expenditure likely to be incurred from the Government exchequer;

d) whether the 8th Pay Commission has consulted/is consulting all major stakeholders including Central Government Employee and pensioners associations, as well as State Governments before taking final recommendations, if so, the details thereof;

e) the present status of Constitution and other proceedings regarding the setting up of 8th Pay Commission along with the total number of Central Government employees and pensioners benefited;

f) whether the Government proposes to consider the grievances of employees and pensioners due to delay in starting the functioning of 8th Pay Commission, if so, the details thereof; and

g) the time by which the Commission is likely to submit its recommendations and the time by which the Government implement them?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c), (e) and (f): The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has already been constituted. The Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission have been notified vide Ministry of Finance’ Resolution dated 03.11.2025. The number of Central Government employees is 50.14 lakh and the number of pensioners is 69 lakh approximately. The date of implementation of the 8th Central Pay Commission shall be decided by the Government. Government will make appropriate provision of funds for implementing the accepted recommendations of 8th CPC.

Also Read: 8th Central Pay Commission: No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay: Lok Sabha QA

(d): The 8th Central Pay Commission will devise methodology and procedure for formulating its recommendations.

(g): As specified in the Resolution notified on 03.11.2025, the 8th Central Pay Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution.

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Revised CGHS rates applicable for treatment at Healthcare Organisations of ECHS

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Revised CGHS rates applicable for treatment at Healthcare Organisations of ECHS

F.No.22(16)/2025-D(WE)/Res-I
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Room No 218, B-Wing
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 05th December, 2025

To,

The Managing Director
Central Organisation ECHS
Thimayya Marg, Near Gopinath Circle, Delhi Cantt – 110010

Subject: Revised CGHS rates applicable for treatment at Healthcare Organisations of ECHS

In reference to subject above, and in supersession of all previous memoranda on the subject, the revised CGHS package rates as notified by MoH&FW vide OM No 5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(Part I) dated 03.10.2025 are hereby notified for ECHS.

1. Implementation of Revised CGHS rates for ECHS

These rates will be effective from 15.12.2025 and shall apply to:

a) All healthcare services availed at ECHS empaneled Healthcare Organisations (HCOs).

b) Medical Reimbursement Claims of individuals (in r/o Service pensioners and eligible ECHS beneficiaries).

c) ECHS cashless treatment shall be extended to Service Pensioners and other eligible ECHS beneficiaries as per extant rules.

The revised rates as per Annexure-I are for the semiprivate ward entitlement and are also available on the ECHS website: https: //echs.gov.in.

In exceptional circumstances, where treatment has been availed from any non-empaneled private HCOs, reimbursement may be considered as per extant instructions, but the rate would be restricted to Non-NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospital for Healthcare Providers) rates of the concerned city.

2.Structure of Differential Rates

Revised rates have been rationalised based on accreditation status, hospital type, city classification and ward entitlement:

a) Non-NABH and Non-NABL HCOs: 15% lower than NABH/NABL accredited HCOs. (NABL – National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories)

b) Rates for super speciality hospitals shall be 15% higher than those applicable to NABH-accredited hospitals for the corresponding Super specialities within the same city category.

c) HCO located in Y (Tier II) cities and Z (Tier III) cities rates shall be 10% and 20% respectively lower than those located in X (Tier I) Cities. Y (Tier II) rates also apply to the HCO located in North-East region and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

d) The new package rates mentioned in are for semi-private ward. For general ward there will be a decrease of 5% in the rates, and for the private ward entitlement, there will be an increase of 5% on the applicable admissible claim amount.

e) Rates for consultations, radiotherapy, investigations, day care procedures, and minor procedures not requiring admission shall remain uniform, irrespective of the ward entitlement.

f) For cancer surgeries, existing CGHS rules and rates continue in ECHS. However, revised rates apply to chemotherapy, investigations and
radiotherapy.

3. Supporting Guidelines and Definitions

Key definitions and guidelines are provided in Annexures II-VII, including:

a) CGHS Package Rate structure and inclusions.
b) Description of Ward Categories.
c) ICU and Nursing Care Charges.
d) Equipment Charges.
e) Admissible vs. Non-Admissible Items.
f) Definition and Criteria for Super Speciality Hospitals.
g) Relevant Office Memoranda issued by Govt of India, MoD/DoESW and Orders issued by Central Organization ECHS.

4. Renewal of MoA with Empanelled Hospitals

a) All existing Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) executed with private empanelled hospitals shall cease to be valid with effect from 15.12.2025 12 AM.

b) All Health Care Organisations (HCOs) are required to seek renewal of empanelment through the online Hospital Empanelment Module.

c) The revised MoAs must be executed afresh within 90 days from the date of implementation of the revised rates.

d) However, in order to continue to avail the benefit of the revised rate, each HCO shall be required to submit an undertaking before 15.12.2025, confirming its acceptance of the terms and conditions of the revised MoA.

e) In case, the HCO fails to submit the undertaking shall be deemed to be de-panelled.

The above OM is issued in supersession of OM of even number dated 29th November, 2025.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Encl: Annexure I to VII

(M.K. Rai)
Deputy Secretary (WE)

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Unfilled Posts Reserved for SC/ST/OBC: Lok Sabha QA

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Unfilled Posts Reserved for SC/ST/OBC: Lok Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 687
(ANSWERED ON 03.12.2025)

UNFILLED POSTS RESERVED FOR SC/ST/OBC

  1. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH:
    Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) the details of total number of unfilled posts reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) across all Central Government Ministries and Departments, as on date group-wise (A, B, C, and D) and Ministry/Department-wise;

(b) the reasons for continued backlog in filling up these posts despite constitutional provisions and repeated directions for time-bound recruitment;

(c) whether the Government has issued any directives or sought accountability from defaulting Departments and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government intends to launch a targeted recruitment drive to clear the backlog and ensure due representation of SC/ST/OBC candidates in public services, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (d): Occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process. Instructions have been issued to all Ministries/Departments of the Central Government to constitute an In-House Committee for identification of backlog reserved vacancies, to study the root cause of such vacancies, to initiate measures to remove the factors causing such vacancies and fill them up through Special Recruitment Drives.

Instructions have also been issued to the Ministries/Departments of the Central Government to designate an officer of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above, as Liaison Officer, to ensure due compliance of the orders and instructions pertaining to reservation and to set up a Special Reservation Cell under the direct control of Liaison Officer to assist her/him in discharge of his/her duties.

With a view to ensure effective implementation of instruction in all the concerned Ministries/Departments, the aforesaid instructions have been reiterated from time to time and capacity building programmes have been organized. As a result, over 4.80 lakh backlog vacancies have been filled up since 2016.

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