Conduct of Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Hi Sewa: DOPT ORDER
No. 32/07 /2023-Welfare Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi Dated 21st September, 2023
To, 1. All Area Welfare Officers. 2. All Presidents/Secretaries of CGERWAs.
Subject: Conduct of Swachhata Pakhwada-Swachhata Hi Sewa – regarding.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to above mentioned subject and to say that Govt. of India is celebrating “Swachhata Hi Sewa- Garbage Free India” Campaign from 15th September to 2nd October, 2023.
2. In view of above, all Area Welfare Officers (AWOs)/CGERWAs are requested to organise the activities as per schedule indicated below:
S.No.
Date
Activities
1.
25th to 30th September, 2023
i) Swachhata Pledge taking ceremony on the day of shram Dan.
ii) To organize Shram Dan by involving mass participation residents on 234-24 September or on 30th September-1st October, 2023.
iii) To organize Prabhat Pheri on the theme of Swachhata Abhiyan on 30th September and 1st October, 2023.
2.
Swachhata Diwas Celebration 1st and 2nd October
Organisation of Painting and Rangoli competition.
3. All Area Welfare Officers/ CGERWAs are requested to ensure organisation of these activities in accordance with the guidelines/instructions as mentioned above and upload photos before and after cleanliness drive and activities of Prabhat Pheri, Painting and Rangoli competition on DDWS Portal (https://swachhbharatmission.gov.in/shs2023/). The photographs of the activities may be shared on regular basis at email ID: kb.malhotra [at] nic.in. A consolidated report may also be furnished by 5th October, 2023.
Yours faithfully,
(Kulbhushan Malhotra) Under Secretary (RWA) Tel.: 24646961
Finalization of Terms & Conditions and Pay Fixation of Board Level Executives – Clarification on Competent Authority – DPE
No.W-02/0009/2023-DPE (WC)-GL- XVII/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block No.14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Dated, the 13th September, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Finalization of Terms & Conditions and Pay Fixation of Board Level Executives– Clarification on Competent Authority-regarding.
The undersigned is directed to say that representations have been received from Ministries/ Departments regarding clarifications in respect of finalisation of Terms & Conditions and pay fixation of Board Level Functionaries of CPSEs in view of para 21 of the revised Charter of Financial Advisors dated 13.06.2023 issued by Department of Expenditure (DoE) wherein Pay fixation is included as an item in the negative list which should not be referred to Financial Advisor.
2. The matter was examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure (DoE). DoE vide O.M. No. 20(4)/E.Coord/2023 dated 31.08.2023 (Copy enclosed) has inter-alia clarified that the Pay Fixation of Board Level executives of CPSEs will continue to be done as per DPE’s O.M. No. 2(34)/12-DPE(WC)-GL-XX/12 dated 14.12.2012.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the above to the notice of CPSEs and FA of the Ministry/Department.
Ministry of Finance approves welfare measures for LIC agents and employees
Welfare measures include increase in gratuity limit, eligibility for renewal commission, term insurance cover for LIC agents; and a uniform rate of family pension for LIC employees
The Ministry of Finance today approved a series of welfare measures for the benefit of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees. The welfare measures are related to the amendments to LIC (Agents) Regulations, 2017, Enhancement of Gratuity Limit, and Uniform Rate of Family Pension among others.
The following welfare measures w.r.t. LIC agents and employees were approved:
Enhancement of the gratuity limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for LIC agents. It will bring substantial improvements to the working condition and benefits of LIC agents.
Enabling reappointed agents to be eligible for renewal commission, thereby providing them with increased financial stability. Currently, LIC agents are not eligible for renewal commission on any business completed under the old agency.
The term insurance cover for the agents has been expanded from the existing range of Rs. 3,000-10,000 rupees to Rs. 25,000-1,50,000. This enhancement in term insurance will significantly benefit the families of deceased agents, offering them a more substantial welfare benefit.
Family pension at a uniform rate of @30% for the welfare of the families of LIC employees.
More than 13 lakhs agents and more than 1 lakh regular employees, who play a pivotal role in the growth of LIC and deepening of insurance penetration in India, will benefit from these welfare measures.
Extension of Time- limit for exercise of Option for fixation of pay on Promotion: PCDAO (Pune) Message
Message:
GoI, MoD, DMA letter No 1(20)/2017-D(Pay/Services)- Part-I dated 18/08/2023 read with in conjunction to MoF/DoE, New Delhi OM No.4-21/2017IC/E-IIIA dated 15/04/2021*, wherein the time limit for exercise/re-exercise of Option on promotion has been further extended, by a period of three (3) months from the date of issue of MoD, New Delhi OM dated 18/08/2023 i.e. upto 17/11/2023.
Accordingly, Officers who have been promoted or granted financial upgradation on or after 01.01.2016 and desire to exercise/re-exercise option for pay fixation from DNI may opt within three months from the date of issue of GoI, MoD, New Delhi OM dated 18/08/2023 i.e. by 17th Nov 2023. Options so exercised may also be sent through an utility provided on the website of PCDA(O), Pune.
The Last date of exercising option shall be 17th Nov 2023.
# Form of option
#Option once exercised through the utility on the website shall be binding & final. No further extension will be granted or entertained after the completion of stipulated Timeline viz 17.11.2023.
**Further, the ‘Option Calculator’ provided by office of the PCDA(O), Pune may please be referred to, for further necessary guidance while exercising your Option.
Disclaimer : The result generated by the Option Calculator developed by PCDA(O), Pune is for reference only. Any decisions made by the user concerned based on the results given by the above calculator or the outcomes thereof shall be the responsibility of the User Officer only and PCDA (O), Pune or any employee serving under him shall not be made liable for the same.
Note: The provisions of re-exercising Option under the said OM is only for fixation of pay on promotion from the DNI in the lower grade and should not to be construed for switching over of pay to the revised pay structure in 7th CPC.
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – July, 2023
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of July, 2023 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for July, 2023 increased by 3.3 points and stood at 139.7 (one hundred thirty nine point seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 2.42 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.90 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 2.86 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal/Tur Dal, Apple, Mango, Brinjal, Garlic, Ginger. Gourd(Lauki), Chilies Green, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Cumin seed/Jira, Supari, Saree Cotton, Shirt, T-shirt-readymade, School uniform, Leather Sandle, Chappal, Canvas Shoes, House rent, Auto-rickshaw/Scooter fare, Repair/Service Charges, Utensils, Medicine allopathic etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Electricity (domestic) Charges, Kerosene oil, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Gurugram recorded a maximum increase of 8.3 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 7 to 7.9 points, 4 centres between 6 to 6.9 points, 10 centres between 5 to 5.9 points, 15 centres between 4 to 4.9 points, 14 centres between 3 to 3.9 points, 25 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 9 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 4 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Keonjhar recorded a decrease of 1.0 point. Rest of two centers index remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 7.54 per cent compared to 5.57 per cent for the previous month and 5.78 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 11.87 per cent against 6.00 per cent of the previous month and 5.96 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of August, 2023 will be released on Friday, 29th September, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau. gov. in
Submission of claims for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance: DOPT ORDER
A-27012/01/2022-Estt.(AL) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) ****
Old JNU Campus, New Delhi. Dated 25 August, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Submission of claims for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) – reg.
It has been observed that some Government employees are submitting their Children Education Allowance claims for reimbursement to this Department instead of submitting to their respective Office/Departments. In each case, Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy claims shall be submitted at the office/Department where the employee is serving or last served in case of unfortunate event of demise of Government employee as per provision of O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 17-07-2018.
2. Ministry/Departments in which e-HRMS is operational, Government Employee shall claim the CEA through e-HRMS only. Ministry/Departments where e-HRMS is not yet operational are requested to board on e-HRMS at the earliest.
(Sunil Kumar) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
To All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
G-20 Summit: Closing of Central Government Offices in Delhi from Sep 8-10, 2023
No. 12/7/2023-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Establishment JCA Section
North Block, New Delhi Dated: 24. August, 2023
Office Memorandum
Subject: Closing of Central Government Offices located in Delhi from 08-09-2023 to 10-09-2023 on the occasion of G-20 Summit in Delhi.
The undersigned is directed to say that the G-20 Summit will be held in Delhi on 9-10 September, 2023. The Summit will be attended by a number of Heads of States, Heads of Government including EU, invitee guest countries and Heads of International Organizations.
2. Recognizing the magnitude of this event and the substantial logistical arrangements involved, it has been decided to keep the Central Government Offices located in Delhi closed from 08-09-2023 to 10-09-2023 on the occasion of G-20 summit to be held in Delhi
3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
(Parveen Jargar) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To
All Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India. :
Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the CG Employees/Pensioners in Kerala and Maharashtra on 25.08.2023 and 27.09.2023 on account of ONAM and Ganpati Festival: CGA
F. No. TA-2-03002(2)/1/2020/TA-II/(E-3001)/ 325 Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Controller General of Accounts Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E Block, GPO Complex INA, New Delhi-110023
Date: 14-08-2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the Central Government Employees/Pensioners in the State of Kerala for the month of August, 2023 on account of ONAM festival and in the State of Maharashtra for the month of September 2023 on account of Ganpati Festival – reg.
In view of the ‘ONAM’ and ‘Ganpati’ festival, the Government have decided that the salary/wages/pension of all Central Government employees in the State of Kerala for the month of August 2023 and in the state of Maharashtra for the month of September 2023 may be drawn and disbursed by the Central Government offices (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications) as per the following dates:-
(i) Kerala – 25-08-2023 (Friday) (ii) Maharashtra – 27-09-2023 (Wednesday)
2. The wages of the industrial employees of the Central Government serving in the State of Kerala and Maharashtra may also be disbursed in advance as per the dates given above.
3. The pension of all Central Government Pensioners in the State of Kerala/ Maharashtra may also be disbursed by Bank/PAOs as per the dates given above.
4. The salary/wages/pension so disbursed is to be treated as advance payments and will be subject to adjustment after the full month’s salary/wages/pension of each employee/pensioner is determined. The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages/ pension of the month of August/September 2023.
5. The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices located in the State of Kerala/ Maharashtra for necessary action immediately.
6. Reserve Bank of India is requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks located in the State of Kerala/Maharashtra for necessary action immediately.
(Shailendra Kumar ) Joint Controller General of Accounts(TA)
To
All Ministries/Department of Government of India.
All Pr.CCA/CCA/CA/Dy. CAs of all Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India
The C&AG of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi
The Controller General of Defence Accounts, R.K.Puram, New Delhi.
The Dy. Director General, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Dy. Director General, Department of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Secretary, Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Central Office, 4th Floor, Byculla Office Building, Opposite Mumbai Central Station, Byculla, Mumbai-400 008 with a request that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence(Navy)/DCP, Room No.100, D-II Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.
Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, 1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi- 110 001.
National Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, Room No.8, Vijaya Mahal Building, Palayam-Bakery Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala- 695 033. Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee, Thiruvananthapuram, Office of the Accountant General (Audit), Kerala, Post Box No.5607, Thiruvananthapuram-695 039
Sr. A.O (ITD), O/o CGA- for uploading on CGA’s website.
Child Care Leave : Gazette of India notification dt 28.07.2023 relating to amendment in Rule 18(D) of AIS (Leave) Rules, 1955
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th July, 2023
G.S.R. 562(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the All India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951), the Central Government, after consultation with the Governments of the States concerned, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955, namely:
1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the All India Services (Leave) Amendment, Rules, 2023.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955, in rule 18 (D), –
(i) for sub-rules (1) and (2) the following sub-rules shall be substituted, namely: –
“18 (D) Child Care Leave. – (1) Subject to the provisions of this rule, a female member of the Service and single male member of the Service may be granted child care leave by an authority competent to sanction leave for a maximum period of seven hundred and thirty days during entire service, for taking care of two eldest surviving children, up-to the age of eighteen years, on the grounds of rearing or for looking after any of their needs, such as education, sickness and the like.
(2) During the period of child care leave, member of the Service shall be paid hundred percent of leave salary equal to pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave for the first three hundred and sixty five days and eighty percent of the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave for the next three hundred and sixty five days”;
(ii) for sub-rules (5) and (6), the following sub-rules shall be substituted, namely: –
‘(5) Child care leave shall not be granted for more than three spells in a calendar year and in case of a single female member of the Service, the child care leave may be granted for up-to six spells in a calendar year:
Provided that child care leave may not be granted for a period less than five days in a spell.
(6) A separate leave account shall be maintained for child care leave and it shall not be debited against the other leave accounts of the member of the Service.
(7) Child care leave shall not ordinarily be granted during the probation period except in case of certain extreme situations where the leave sanctioning authority is satisfied about the need of child care leave to the probationer, provided that the period for which such leave is sanctioned is minimal.
Explanation – For the purpose of this rule, “single male” refers to an unmarried or widower or divorcee male member of the Service’.
[F. No. 11019/04/2020-AIS-III] KAVITA CHAUHAN, Under Secy
Comprehensive Guidelines for the Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 2.0, November 2023: DOPPW
File No. 1(2)2023-P&PW(H) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3rd floor, Lak Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi August 9, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Comprehensive Guidelines for the Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 2.0, November 1-30, 2023
The undersigned is directed to say that submission of Life Certificate is an important activity to be carried out by pensioners every year in the month of November (with special provision for pensioners aged 80 years and above to submit their Life Certificates in the month of October) to ensure continuity of their pension.
2. To enhance “Ease of Living’ of Central Government pensioners, this Department engaged with UIDAI & MeitY to develop a Face-Authentication technology system based on UIDAI Aadhaar database whereby it is possible to submit Life Certificate from any Android based smart phone. This is in addition to giving Life Certificate using a bioemetric device on the Jeevan Pramaan App, Video-KYC, LC through the Gramin Dak Sevaks by using the App of India Post Payments Bank and Door-step service by the consortium of Public Sector Banks.
3. With a view to spread awareness amongst all the Central Government pensioners as well as the Pension Disbursing Authorities for use of DLC through Face Authentication Technology. DoPPW launched a nation-wide campaign in 37 cities in collaboration with SBI PNB, Pensioners’ Associations, UIDAL & MeitY in the month of November 2022. This campaign resulted into use of DLC by approx, 35 Lakh out of 69.8 Lakh Central Government Pensioners across India.
4. DoPPW shall now be conducting a Nation-wide DLC Campaign 2.0 in 100 cities of India, where there is a significant presence of Central Government Pensioners, from 1st to 30th November, 2023. The objective of this Campaign is to promote increased use of Face Authentication Technology and DLC modes with a target of 50 Lakh Central Government Pensioners across India. The SOP regarding the technique of issuing DLC through Face Authentication is attached far reference.
5. In order to conduct this Campaign, DoPPW still obtain the support of the following stake-holders:
Pension Disbursing Banks
Ponsioners’ Associations
Ministry of Defence, Postal & Railways (for their own pensioners)
PIB & DOD (for media support)
UIDAL & MeitY (for technical support)
6. Nation-wide DLC campaign 2.0 Features:
There shall be a common All-India banner of the Nationwide DLC Campaign to be shared separately by DOPPW.
DoPPW shall nominate its Nodal officers for each State; these Nodal Officers shall tie up with the Campaign Nodal officers of the different stake-holders, as given above for the respective States/UTs.
The 100 cities have been identified and multiple locations within each city will be identified in consultation with the stakeholders.
Camps will be organised at the identified multiple locations in each city, shortlisted for the Campaign by the banks/establishments.
Each Bank shall nominate its nodal officers for each State/UT who shall coordinate with the Bank’s nodal officer for each city for the Campaign, DoPPW shall coordinate with the State Nodal Officers only.
M/o Defence, Railway, Posts & Telecom shall appoint their own Nodal Officers. UNDAI and MeitY shall also nominate Nodal officers for technical support for each state/UT.
PIB & DD shall nominate its Nodal officers for publicity in each State/UT.
From September, 2023, onwards wide publicity is to be carried out through social media, print Media, banks and registered pensioners’ associations.
The Banks/Establishments associating for the Campaign in a particular State shall hold camps on designated days of November. In addition camps will also be held on other days by all Bank branches for the Pensioners reaching Bunks.
MeitY shall be roped in for utilizing its software to give real-time inputs on the Progress of the Campaign.
A Social Media group of all the Nodal officers shall be created by DOPPW for real-time sharing of information during the Campaign.
7. A separate DLC portal with URL. https://ipension.nic.in/dlcportal/ has been created wherein details of Nodal Officers at State and City level shall he registered, All inputs related to the Campaign such as URLs of tweets and PIB notes/press releases are to be entered in this portal. The user manual for the DLC Portal is attached for reference.
8. Pre-Campaign Preparation Phase (August 1 – August 30, 2024)
Notination of Nodal officers by DoPPW, all Banks, Defence (SPARSH) UIDAL, MeitY, PIB and DD.
State-wise meetings of all the stake-halders for the identified 100 cities with DoPPW officials.
Training of Nodal officers, Bankers & Training of trainers by DoPPW/ UIDAI/MeitY on DLC through Face authentication and DLC Portal
9. Campaign Period activities (1st November – 30th November, 2023)
Launch of Nationwide PLC Campaign 2.0 on 1st November, 2023 under the auspice of Hon’ble Dr, Jitendra Singh, MOS.
DLC camps in 100 cities as per schedule from Nov 1-10, 2023 when the maximum rush is expected; thereafter the Banks/Establishments shall Keep the facility open.
Visit of DoPPW nominated officials to different locations to monitor & inspect the drive,
Daily updation of data centrally by MeitY of the progress of the DLC Campaign in a pre-determined format ta be intimated separately.
Release of PIB note and tweets for each location in every city by respective nodal officers. This shall be monitored by the DoPPW official in-charge of that particular State/UT.
Mid- Campaign Press conference by DOPPW on 15th November 2023.
Sharing of PIB notes, tweets links, DD coverage on Campaign by the Nodal officers on the portal/social media group.
End of Campaign Press conference by DOPPW on 30th November.
Release of Nation – Wide DLC campaign booklet by DOPPW.
10. Role of different stake-holders w.r.t. the Nationwide DLC 100 City Campaign:
-> Role of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
Issue letters to all stake-holders containing details of the campaign.
Nomination of Nodal Officers for each State/UT.
Co-ordination meetings with all stake-holders in different States/UTs including with the Registered Pensioners’ Associations.
Creation & monitoring of the Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0 Portal for upload of details of Nodal Officers.
Creation of social media group comprising all the nodal officers for posting of pictures of different site locations and number of tweets.
Provide a MIS format to MeitY for real-time updates with regard to the Campaign. Training of different stake-holders along with MeitY & UIDAI officials in Face Authentication and DLC methods.
Conduct an awareness drive at the appropriate time through newspapers, television, FM radio, Social media, SMS messages, Short films regarding the DLC campaign.
-> Role of Pension Disbursing Banks
A nodal officer, not below the rank of Chief General Manager/General Manager, to be nominated for the Nation-wide DLC Campaign.
State/UT wise sub-nodal officers, not below the rank of AGM, to be nominated for each State/UT where bank has been identified as lead bank.
Shortlist multiple branches in the concerned cites for holding the Campaign.
Conduct an awareness drive of the Nationwide DLC Campaign using a uniform common Banner at their locations and publicize the event through social media, SMS to Pensioners and other means such as posters at Digihuts, ATMs and prominent branches.
Dedicated staff at all branches (even though not part of DLC campaign selected cities/locations) should be equipped with an Android phone to use this technology when pensioners visit the branch for submission of DLC certificate.
Printout of successful submission of DLC screenshot may be provided to pensioners.
Effort may be made o encourage pensioners to download Face authentication apps in their mobile so that they learn technology themselves.
Coordinate with the designated DoPPW, UADAI, MaitY, PIB & DD Officials for the event as well as the registered Pensioners’ Associations in their jurisdiction.
Conduct a daily exercise to ensure that all DLCs submitted have been processed and confirmation SMS sent to the Pensioner.
Inspect their software prior to the campaign for aute-consumption of the DLC reaching their servers through UIDAI.
Inspect their saftware for enabling LC through Video KYC method.
Women and sick Pensioners should be given highest priority.
Prepare an exception check-list of the Pensioners in the select cites who have not given LC by November 15, 2023 and send reminder SMS.
Prepare for providing doorstep LC facility to those Pensioners who are unable to visit centers due to age/infirmity.
No Pensioner wanting to give a physical LC should be turned back.
Instructions to be given to their International Banking Divisions to give a similar treatmient to Pensioners settled abroad and visiting their centers for giving LC.
PIR note, Tweets and media coverage should be given to each event and DOPPW twitter handle to be tagged. Short videos of 30 seconds may be taken of pensioners above age of 90 years generating their DLC.
Prepare a media plan of the Campaign and send pictures to DoPPW on the mail ID doppw-dlc[at]gov.in
-> Role of Pensioners’ Welfare Associations
PWAs to nominate officials to make home/hospital visits for Pensioners who are unable to move to Campaign locations
Conduct a rigorous awareness drive of the Campaign among all their members as well as apprise their RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations) regarding the Campaign and the Face Authentication methodology for giving LC.
Coordinate with the local Bank/Defence (SPARSH)/PIB officials for conducting a seamless DLC Nationwide campaign.
Report to the concerned DoPPW official of the State about any local issues being faced by the Pensioners in giving LC.
Prepare a media plan of the Campaign and send pictures 0 DoPPW on the mail ID doppw-dlc[at]gov.in
-> Role of Ministry of Defence (SPARSH)
A Nodal officer may be nominated, not below the rank of Dir/DS/Dy. CGDA for coordination at central level, Sub-Nodal officers to be nominated for each state/UT/Command, not below the rank of Dy.CDA, where the camp is being held for SPARSH pensioners and details of the nodal officers to be uploaded on the portal.
Wide publicity should be given to this campaign by spreading awareness through banners, social media, SMS and Sainik Welfare Boards.
A dedicated person should be equipped with at Android phone for issue of Digital Life Certificate of the pensioners visiting the camp.
Additional facilities like free medical checkup (test more relevant to senior citizens), Aadhar Updation, engagement with NGOs working with senior citizens can also be arranged, if desired, by the Ministry.
Conduct a proper awareness drive regarding the different methods available to Defence Pensioners of submitting LC.
Uniform Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0 Banner to be displayed at all locations for publicity.
Gear up SPARSH centers for the Campaign and enable Face Authentication technology for DLC in SPARSH.
Advise Zila Sainik Welfare Boards to conduct the Campaign in their area of operation in the select cities.
Advise their registered Pensioners’ Associations to help Defence Pensioners to give DLC.
Organize home visits for those Defence Pensioners who are unable to visit the centers. Position grievance officers in all the centers and also provide a helpline for the Defence Pensioners who face issues in giving LCs.
Review the DLC position on November 10, 2023 and send reminder SMS to those Defence Pensioners who have not yet given LCs.
Prepare a media plan of the Campaign and send pictures to DoPPW on the mail ID doppw-dlc[at]gov.in.
Short videos of 30 seconds may be taken of pensioners above age of 90 years submitting DLC.
-> Role of UIDAI
A Nodal officer may be nominated for month long campaign.
Nominate Nodal officers State-wise who shall be providing technical support in the select cities and centres on phone and physically where ever possible,
Set-up helplines for giving technical support wherever issues are feced in DLC.
Ensure a robust software for seamless conduct of the Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0
Arrange Aadhaar updation Camps at the Campaign Centres wherever possible to additionally help Pensioners in updating their Aadhaar details.
Coontinate with the DoPPW officials incharge of the Campaign in the region.
-> Role of Jeevan Pramaan Team, MEitY
Nominate a team centrally for coordinating with DoPPW Officials for proving necessary MIS (to be intimated separately) of the progress of the Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0 Nominate nodal officers for providing technical support on phone in case of any technical glitches faced on the Jeevan Pramaan App.
Ensure a robust working Jeevan Pramaan App during the Campaign period devoid of any bugs.
Coordinate with the DoPPW officials incharge of the Campaign in the region.
-> Role of MoI&B /PIB/DD /AIR
Nominate Nodal Officers not below the rank of Dir/DS to coordinate with the concerned DoPPW official.
Conduct local awareness publicity through media both prior, during and after the event.
Conduct a Mid-Campaign media conference.
Nominate a nodal officer each for PIB & DD.
Deploy resource person for translating SOP & awareness campaign material for DLC through Face authentication in 22 scheduled languages.
Deploy DD teams at Campaign site for detailed coverage.
Creation of short films on Nation – Wide Campaign.
Organize 02 Panel discussions at DD & AIR.
11. Media Plan
All awareness material on DLC / Face authentication will be available on the DOPPW portal. Nodal officers can use that material for widespread awareness.
DoPPW will release 2 print advertisements covering whole country for awareness about DLC/ Face authentication giving details of National campaign on 15th September and 15th October, 2023.
DoPPW shall send SMS to the Central Government Civil Pensioners whose mobile numbers are available tn DoPPW database in the month of October & November, 2023.
PIB notes/ tweets will be issued for each campaign site at multiple locations in 100 cities. Banks will conduct an awareness Campaign in the select city in local languages in local newspapers in advance so that pensioners participate in these camps.
DD coverage of each camp-site in all 100 cities.
September 2023 onwards, twitter series will be launched covering DLC/Face authentication SOP, info graphics, short videos, success stories of DLC campaign 2022 for widespread awareness about DLC.
Panel discussion by DD to be chaired by Secretary (P&PW).
Release of DLC campaign booklet at the end of Campaign.
Mid – Campaign Press conference on 15th November, 23.
End of Campaign Press conference on 30th November, 23.
12. For overall coordination, following DoPPW officers have been nominated:
Sl no
Name
Role
Contact details
Email ID
1
Ruchir Mittal, Director
Campaign Coordinator
011-23350012. 9754473876
Ruchirmittal.cgda[at]nic.in
2
Ashok K Singh, US
Min/Dept Coordination
011-23310108, 8447326646
Ashok.ks72 [at] gov.in
3
Rajesh Kumar, US
Media coordinator
011-24644631, 9540623057
rajesh.kr73 [at] nic.in
4
Ramanjit Kaur, Consultant
Bank coordinator
011-24644631, 9643318767
ramanjit.kaur.61 [at] govcontractor.in
13. The above comprehensive guidelines for Nation — Wide Digital Life Certificate 2.0 for month of November are being issued to ensure saturation of use of DLC by Central Government Pensioners across India All Stakeholders are requested to adhere to roles assigned, as above.
This issues with the approval of Secretary (Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare).
