Grant of honorarium for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools / Centres
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
No 2018/TransCell/ProcessReforms
New Delhi, Dated: 27.11.2018
The General Manager
All Indian Railways
Sub: Grant of honorarium for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools/Centres
Honorarium payable to visiting lecturer/faculty for delivering lectures to trainees in Zonal Training Schools/Centres as laid down in Board’s Letter No E(G)2009 HO 1-24 dated 29.10.2009 has been reviewed and Board (MS, FC & CRB) have, in supersession, approved that the rates of honorarium may be revised as indicated below:
(a) Rs 2500!- per day for lectures of 2 hours duration subject to a maximum of Rs 5000/- per week to officers of Railway/Central/State Governments ordinarily of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and reputed academicians/special invitees.
(b) Rs 1250/ – per day for lectures of 2 hours duration subject to a maximum of Rs 2500/- per week to JAG/SG officers of Railway/Central/State Government.
(c) Rs 1000/- per day for lectures of 2 hours duration subject to a maximum of Rs 2000/- per week to other gazetted/non gazetted officials of Railway/Central/State Government other than those mentioned in para (a) and (b) above.
It may be noted that not more than 15% of the total training sessions organized by the Zonal Training Schools/Centres should be covered by the lectures by the visiting faculty. This restriction should be strictly followed.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell.
7th Pay Commission from 1st Jan 2019 for Maharashtra Government Employees
The Maharashtra Government will implement the Seventh Pay Commission from January 1, 2019, for which the state treasury will have to bear an additional burden of Rs 40,000 crore.
Minister of State for Finance Deepak Kesarkar made this announcement in the Legislative Council.
He was replying a question by MLC Kapil Patil during Question Hour.
State government and semi-government employees and teachers had gone on a strike over the issue on August 9.
Kesarkar said the government had appointed a committee headed by retired bureaucrat K P Bakshi over this issue.
“However, the government will not wait for the report and the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission will commence from January 2019,” the minister said. He told reporters later that it will put an additional burden of Rs 40,000 crore on the government treasury.
Besides, arrears of Rs 10,000 crore would be paid retrospectively from 2016 over a five-week period, while the dearness allowance would be paid retrospectively for the last 14 months, he said.
The decision will benefit close to 20 lakh state government employees, he said.
The first Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) Military Medicine Conclave was held here today. The aim of the conclave was to deliberate on issues and challenges being faced by the AFMS today and to utilize the collective wisdom and experience of veteran leaders of the Corps who have led the Corps to its glorious present status. The conclave was attended by AFMS veterans consisting of 34 Ex DGsAFMS and DGsMS of the Army, Air Force and the Navy along with the serving DGsMS and other senior officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services.
DGAFMS and Senior Colonel Commandant AMC Lt Gen Bipin Puriwelcomed the delegates and highlighted the significance of this unique endeavour.
The Army Medical Corps has had a glorious heritage spanning more than 250 years during which it has not only proven to be the anchor of military medicine, but also evolved as a peerless healthcare delivery system. It has kept abreast with the latest developments in the field of pan spectral, comprehensive care with numerous centres of excellence that are spread across the country.
The vast network of AFMS medical units and establishments comprises the largest healthcare organization in the country with a disciplined, dedicated and professionally competent work force. Up gradation of the qualitative benchmarks is an ongoing process which cogently addresses the changing disease burden, harnessing of modern technology, optimal availability of resources and the ever evolving operational milieu. These contemporary challenges, which lie at the cross roads of finite manpower and financial resources including clientele expectations, were extensively deliberated at the conclave. The conclave saw a confluence of wisdom of the esteemed former Director Generals and current innovations and futuristic vision of the AFMS fraternity.
Deliberations on such complex issues with a view to chart the future course were the highlights of the conclave. The DGAFMS, Lt Gen Bipin Puri, in his concluding remarks thanked all the former DGs for having taken out time to actively participate in the conclave. He also assured the veteran luminaries that their suggestions, recommendations and views will be a valuable repository for defining the roadmap of the AFMS to meet future challenges from a position of strength.
Indian Navy Conducted free Health Camp at Amarpur, Palwal District, Haryana
Indian Navy is conducting a free Health Camp for the general public from 01 to 03 Dec 18 at Amarpur, Palwal district, Haryana. The venue of the camp is Government Senior Secondary School, Amarpur. This camp has been organized as part of the outreach programme of the Indian Navy to bring about awareness in the general public about the role and task of the Navy and also to encourage youngsters to join Navy.
The camp was inaugurated by Surgeon Rear Admiral G Vishwanath, Additional DGMS (Navy) today (01 Dec 18). Shri Mani Ram Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Palwal was also present at the function. The Health Camp endeavors to address basic health issues and provide medical checkup as part of Navy Week activities. It is pertinent to mention that, since last two years similar Health Camps were conducted at Amarpur, with overwhelming response.
A Medical Team consisting of 13 Specialist medical officers in various fields of Medicine and 24 Para-medical staff from the Naval Hospital at Mumbai have come exclusively for the Camp. The Specialists will conduct out-patient consultation for medical, surgical, gynaecology, paediatric, Eye, ENT and skin ailments. The Camp will also have a dental chair and will be supported by appropriate diagnostic and pharmacy facilities. There will be facility to screen for cancer cervix and cancer breast in women.
In addition to medical examination, the team will also organise health awareness activities for the general population through a Health Exhibition. In the premises of the school, a booth will be established by the Indian Navy Recruiting Directorate for people to obtain details on various recruitment procedures for the Indian Navy.
The special feature of the Camp was establishment of mobile laboratory with facilities to carry out blood investigations at Primary Health Centre, Amarpur on 29 and 30 Nov 18.
Since 1949, 07 December is observed as Armed Forces Flag Day throughout India to honour the martyrs as well as men and women in uniform, who valiantly fight on our borders to safeguard the country’s honour. It is an important occasion to remind the nation of its obligation to look after veterans, disabled soldiers, war widows and dependents of those who have sacrificed their lives for the safety, honour and Integrity of the motherland.
The ‘Armed forces Flag Day Fund’ (AFFDF) has been constituted by the Government of India for the welfare and rehabilitation of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) community. There are more than 30 lakh ESM Including 6.5 Iakh widows and around 60,000 ESM are added every year due to early superannuation. Contributions received from prospective donors of AFFDF are utillsed to provide basis sustenance needs of the ESM community through a medium of welfare schemes.
The aim of the campaign to generate awareness about the ‘Armed Forces Flag Day Fund’ and encourage people to contribute generously. Several cashless payment methods have been setup and made available. You can send your contributions via PayTM number ‘8800462175’ and UPI code: armedforcesflagdayfund@sbi –To contribute using Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking log on to ksb.gov.in/armed-forces-flag-day-fund.htm
This year the programme MoD has planned to run has been in effect from 01 November, 2018 and would continue till December 31, 2018. You can show your sense of pride by wearing the flag representing three services from 01 November to 31 December 2018. These flags are available at all Government offices. Alternatively, printable version of the flags can be downloaded from www.ksb.gov.in.
AIRF Meeting with Railway Board (MS) on 4th Dec 2018 to discuss important issues
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2018/E(LR)II/1/9
New Delhi, dated: 27.11.2018.
The General Secretary,
AIRF,
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi-110055.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Meeting of Federation(AIRF) with Board (MS) on important issues.
Ref: (i) This office letter of even No. dated 02.11.2018.
(ii) Your letter No. AIRF/24(C) (187) dated 14.11.2018.
A meeting of the Federation (AIRF) with Member(Staff) has since been re-fixed for 04.12.2018 at 12.00 Noon in the Chamber of Member(Staff), Room No. 214, Rail Bhawan to discuss important issues raised by the Federation.
President and General Secretary of the Federation may kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting. The meeting will be followed by Lunch in Lunch Room, 2nd Floor.
Keeping in view the inconvenience of many rnembers of the NJCA in attending the meeting of the NJCA, scheduled to be held on 4th December 2018, the said meeting of the NJCA is being postponed.
Next of the said meeting will be intimated to you; once the same is decided in consultation with all of you.
1. Due to technical and administrative reasons Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has decided to cancel the Typing Test (English) for the post of LDC (Lower Division Clerk) held on 13.11.2018 at iON Digital Zone iDZ-1 GT Karnal Road, Delhi (Centre No.7937) and iON Digital Zone iDZ-2 GT Karnal Road, Delhi (Centre No.7938). Now, it has been decided to re-conduct the Typing Test on 17.12.2018 at Delhi/NCR for the post ofLDC in KVS for those candidates who appeared for Skill Test on 13.11.2018 at the above mentioned centres
2. Further, due to technical and administrative reasons Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has also decided to cancel the Hindi Typing Test for the post of LDC which was conducted on 13.11.2018 at iON Digital Zone iDZ-1 & 2, Sector-62 Noida and Hindi Stenography and Hindi Typing test for the post of Stenographer Grade -II which was conducted on 14.11.2018 at iON Digital Zone iDZ-1 & 2, Mathura Road, Near Sarita Vihar Metro, DeihL These tests will be re-conducted on 17.12.2018 at Delhi/NCR for those candidates who appeared for Skill Test. Choice for selection of keyboard either In-Script Hindi Key Board or Remington Key Board-CBI will be provided at Test Centre.
Details of venues for Typing Tests shall be intimated through Admit Cards/Hall Tickets shortly. Candidates are advised to visit KVS Website regularly.
11th Wage Revision meeting with the representatives of constituent workmen unions / officers’associations of UFBU held on 30th November 2018 at 10.30 a.m. in the Committee Room of IBA, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.
IBA improved its offer to 8% increase in wage with some conditions, but as per the source UFBU said it is far below their expectation and urged upon IBA to improve the offer. UFBU also demanded full mandate.
Next wage revision meeting date not yet decided
Thereafter, UFBU decided to go on strike on 26th December 2018 against merger of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank.
Recording of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for the financial year 2017-18
MOST IMMEDIATE TIME BOUND
F No.22-10/2018-CS 1(APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of personal, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personal & Training
2nd Floor, A-Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-3
New Delhi, the 29th November, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Recording of annual performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for the financial year 2017-18 in respect of CSS/CSSS officers – ‘Alert’ regarding.
Online system for recording of APARs on SPARROW web portal has been introduced in CSS from the financial year 2015-16. Initially,it was implemented for Deputy Secretary and above level officers in CSS and equivalent levels in CSSS w.e.f. the financial year 2015-16. From the financial year 2016-17, SPARROW has been extended from under secretary and above levels in CSS and equivalent levels in CSSS. As per Estt. Division’s O.M. dated 23.07.2009 time schedule for completion of various activities relating to PARs are as under:
Sl. No.
 Activity
 Prescribed timelines
1
Submission of self-appraisal PAR to the Reporting Officer by the Officer to be Reported Upon (ORU)
15th April
2
Submission of report by Reporting Officer to Reviewing Officer
30th June
3
Report to be completed by Reviewing Officer and to be sent to Admn.
31st July
2.Keeping in view the difficulties faced by Nodal Officers in the Ministries/Departments and also the individual officers.it was decided to extend the timelines for completion of APARs on;ine on SPARROW web portal for the financial year 2017-18 as under:
No.
Activity
Extended timelines for the FY 2017-18
1
Submission of self-appraisal PAR by ORU to the Reporting officer
31st July ,2018
2
Forwarding pf report by Reporting Officer to Reviewing Officer
16th August, 2018
3
Forwarding of report by Reviewing Officer Administration/APAR Cell
31st August, 2018
3 The progress made toward generation and completon of online APARs on SPARROW system for the financial year 2017-18 is being constantly monitored in this Department.It has been observed that as on date 367 APARs are pending with ORUs,404 APARs are pending with Reporting Officers and 445 APARs are pending with the Reviewing Officers. Apart from the above,a total number of 503 APARs are pending at different stage for disclosure/clodsure. It is note-worthy that the timelines including extended timelines for writing of APARs for the financial year 2017-18 have been over on 31.8.2018.As per the instructions contained in OM of even number dated 24.07.2018,the entire exercise for writing of APARs in respect of CSS/CSSS officers, for the financial year 2017-18 will be closed on 31.12.2018
4. In the meantime, a new feature for sending ‘alerts’ in the SPARROW web portal has been developed by the NIC (SPARROW Division) to remind the officers to complete their APAR activities on SPARROW.
5. Keeping in view the overall progress made in completion of apars on SPARROW, the Ministries/Departments are advised to take the following actions for timely completion of APARs on SPARROW for the financial year 2017-18,before it is finally closed on 31.12.2018.
(i) All the ministries/Department may send ‘alerts’ to all the officers to complete the APARs on lying in their ‘inboxes’The facillity for sending ‘alerts’ are available in the revised version of SPARROW.
(ii) The PARs in respect of ORUs who have still not submitted their PARs to their Reporting Officers,may be given a final chance to submit their self-appraisl to their respective Reporting Officers within 15 days from the date of issue of this OM Thereafter, their APARs may be force forwarded to their next level i.e the Reporting Officer.
(iii) The Nodal officers are advised to devise a mechanism to monitor progress pf completion of APARs for the financial year 2017-18 including disclosure and consideration of representation.if any by the stipulated date i.e 31/12/2018
(iv) It may be re-iterated that the end of entire APAR recording process on SPARROW for the financial year 2017-18 will be on 31.12.2018.
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(Chandra Shekhar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
