D.G. Posts No. 1-01/2009-WL/Sports Dated 11.06.2012
A
meeting of Postal Services Staff Welfare Board(PSSWB) was held on
16.05.2012 in Shri G.P. Roy Committee Room , Dak Bhawan, under the
Chairmanship of Hon`ble Minister of State for Communications & IT.
Secretary (Posts) , while welcoming the Hon`ble Chairman, explained in
brief the various welfare schemes being run by the Department of Posts,
with special reference to the initiatives recently taken in regard to
Garmin Dak Sevaks. It was assured that the schemes would be run more
efficiently under the guidance of the Chairman.
After the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board and the action report
thereon, was confirmed by the Board, discussion on the agenda items
began. During the deliberations of the meeting, the following decisions
were taken:
1. Opening of Holiday Homes.
The members of the Board were explained that the power to set up
holiday homes stands delegated to the Heads of Circles. However, the
proposal to have Holiday Homes at various places was discussed and it
was decided to issue instructions to all the circles to take action
keeping in view the demand as also the powers delegated. In regard to
booking of holiday homes on line, the Board was informed that this
facility would become available shortly.
2. Timely allotment of Welfare Funds.
The
Board was explained that whatever delay occurred in allotment of funds
in the recent past was due to late receipt of audited accounts from the
Circles. The matter has been re-considered and it has been decided to
ensure timely release of funds to those Circles whose audited accounts
have been received in time. The Circles which delay submission of
accounts will be released funds in the second installment.
3.
Enhancement of powers of head of circle for grant of financial
assistance in case of prolonged illness/major surgical operations to
postal employees/Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time casual
lbourers.
The following decisions were taking in this regard.
- In
case of Gramin Dak Sewaks, the limit of Rs. 5000/- which is being
observed for grant of financial assistance for prolonged illness/ major
surgical operations was raised to 10000/-.
- All
cases for grant for financial assistance under category (both regular
employees as well as GDSs)will be considered by a committee comprising
of the CPMG, DPS and DAP..
4.
Enhancement of immediate death relief of the family / dependents on the
death of postal employees and Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time
casual labourers.
- All other things remaining unchanged, it was decided to raise the
amount of financial assistance payable to family/dependents of Postal
Employees/GDSs /full time and part time casual labourers from the
existing Rs.7000/- to Rs. 10000/- in case of death due to accident while
on duty.
5. Enhancement of financial assistance under Education Scheme:
The following decisions were taken in this regard.
a) It was decided to increase the existing amount of scholarships both for technical and non-technical courses by 25%.
b)
It was agreed to increase the mount of book award to Gramin Dak Sevaks
by 25%. However, the grant of book award to regular employees of he
Department was dropped as this facility is now a component under CEA
being granted for school education.
The issue of revision of pay ceiling for grant of Scholarship was also
decided to be examined in the context of MTS where both husband and wife
are working.
6. Introduction of scholarship for Post Graduation.
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It was decided to grant scholarship for all technical courses at Post
Graduation level on par with under graduate courses.
7. Grant of award for outstanding performance of children of employees in the Public Examination for 10th Standard.
- The Board was informed that some of the education boards
follow grading System in place of percentage of marks. Therefore, it was
decided to examine the issue in the light of grade
criterion fixed by various education boards, for which all Heads
of Circles will be addressed.
8. Provision of Canteen in Circle Head Quarter.
- The Board was explained that there are centralized
instruction of the Department of Personnel and
Training regarding provision of various categories of
canteens, depending upon manpower of an office. All
infrastructural facilities are provided by the Department in the
running of canteens and its employees are Departmental employees.
There is no provision to grant any subsidy in this regard.
9. Implementation of health insurance scheme.
-
The proposal does not fall within the purview of PSSWB of Department of
Posts and therefore no action is warranted.
10. To increase the subscription of Group Insurance Scheme.
- The subject matter concerns Ministry of Finance.
11. Increase in subsidy to crèche.
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It was decided to examine the issue regarding revision of financial
assistance being provided for meeting recurring and
non-recurring expenditure in the matter of crèches which includes
monthly remuneration to ayahs/helpers, visits by Doctors,
remuneration to lady supervisor, expenditure of medicine, supplementary
nutrition and contingencies like soap oil & deodorant etc.
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.Increase of grant of scholarship/Transport charges to
handicapped/physically challenged and ward of Postal employees and GDS.
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It was decided to examine the revision of financial assistance being
provided to physically challenged Postal Employees/GDS and
physically challenged wards of employees, including GDS.
13. Allocation of Funds under the Head SC-Sub Plan & ST-Sub Plan.
- The item does not fall within the purview of PSSWB.
14.
To make provision for including representatives of All India P&T
SC/ST Welfare Association in all Circle Welfare Board and Circle Sports
Board.
- It was agreed to issue suitable instructions in this regard to all Heads of Circles.
15.
To make provision of IQ for Circle/Divisional representatives of
P&T SC/ST Welfare Association, irrespective of any scale/Posts.
- The
Bard was explained that provision of IQ in not one of the trade union
facilities where office bearers of the association could be given
preference. The eligibility for the IQ is to be decided as per standing
instructions.
16.
To increase Postal Hospital as there is no facility in CGHS
Dispensaries for indoor treatment, OPD in evening shift on working days
and Sundays/Holidays.
- The
Board appreciated the view point of the Circle representatives about
lack of adequate medical facilities being made
available to the Postal Employees. The Board was informed that this
matter also came up for consideration in the 10th Meeting of
the Board and as a result thereof, the matter was taken
up at the level of Hon`ble Minister with the Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare. The matter is being pursued and
monitored very closely.
17. To fix time limit for deciding representation/appeals/petitions/Review Petitions etc. by the concerned Authorities.
- Does not fall within the purview of PSSWB.
18.
To make provision for granting festival advance on the Birth day
Celebration of Dr. Br. Ambedkar and Sant Siromani Guru Ravidas Ji.
- Does not fall within the purview of PSSWB.
19.
To exempt from duty work the retirees on the day of retirement so that
he/she may complete all formalities without any tension.
- Does not fall within the purview of PSSWB
20.
Issue of Plastic Card/Smart Card to all employees /Pensioners for
availing medical facilities irrespective of places/areas.
- The
Chairman appreciated the suggestion and it was decided to start it in
one or two Circles and based on their experience, it may be
followed in other Circles also. The selection of circles will
be finalized soon.
21. Opening of Postal Dispensary at Madurai or extension of CGHS scheme to Postal Staff at Madurai Corporation.
- Does not fall within the purview of PSSWB.
22. Grant in aid to P&T Residential Welfare Association (RWA).
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The issue was discussed at length to understand the activities of the
RWAs on which the amount of financial assistance is to be
spent. The Heads of Circles will be addressed to invite their
comments in this regard.
23. Annual Medical check up for those who are above 45 years of age.
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It was decided to have annual medical cheek up of employees of and
above the age of 50 years. Suitable instructions in this regard
will be issued to All Heads of Circles.
24.
Sanction of loan from Circle/Regional Welfare Fund for purchase of a
computer to the wards of the employees studying Degree/Engineering
/Polytechnic etc.
- Does not fall within the purview of PSSWB
25. Increase of voluntary contribution to Circle Welfare Fund.
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The members of the Board were explained that being voluntary
contribution, it may not be desirable for the Department to make
it mandatory, to contribute towards this fund. However, if the
representatives of the union give in writing to the Department
conveying willingness of their members, the issue would be
examined.
26. Enhancement of cost of memento presented to the retiring officials.
- Not covered under any of the Welfare Scheme of the Department, and hence no action.
27.
For all Postal Colonies constitution and membership of RWAs should make
compulsory so that P&T Colonies could be managed well.
- The
item was well taken by the Board and it was decided o issue suitable
instructions to All Heads of Circles, taking into account the step
taken by Rajasthan Circle in this regard. It was also decided
to ensure membership of RWAs while issuing letters regarding
allotment of quarters as also their continuation.
28. Raising of the present limit for 500 KMS for Excursion Trip.
- The
Board, after deliberations, agreed to raise the limit existing 500 Kms.
to 700 Kms. for Excursion Trip. Further, not more than one
Excursion Trip will be arranged in a year.
In the summing up of the meeting, the Hon`ble Chairman stressed on the
need to hold the meeting of the PSSWB at least once in a year. The need
to have full utilization of the grant-in-aid for the benefit of the
employees/GDSs was also highlighted by the Chairman with clear direction
to the Board to submit a complete proposal towards that during the next
3 to 4 months.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.
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