(a) As on 01.12.2011, the actual strength of Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra State was 20230.
(b) Grameen Dak Sewaks are paid Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and not stipend as indicated in the question, details of which are given in Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) No proposal is pending before the Government regarding revision of Time-Related Continuity Allowance of Grameen Dak Sewaks as this was last revised in 2009. To compensate for price rise, Grameen Dak Sewaks are paid Dearness Allowance. Presently, 20 days’ paid leave in a year, Service Discharge Benefits, Maternity Grant/Maternity Leave and financial assistance in case of serious illness are available to Grameen Dak Sewaks.
Annexure-I
Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) of Gramin
Dak Sevaks
(Implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2006)
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Sl. No.
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Category
of Gramin Dak Sevaks
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Existing
Time Related Continuity Allowance
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Revised
Time Related Continuity Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2006
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Work
load in hours
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1
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GDS Sub
Postmaster
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Rs.2125-50-3125
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Rs.
4575-85-7125
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4 - 5
hours
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2
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GDS
Branch Postmaster
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Rs
1280-35-1980
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Rs
2745-50-4245
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Up to 3
hours work
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New
TRCA slab
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Rs
3200-60-5000
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More
than 3 hours up to 3 hrs.30 min
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||
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Rs
1600-40-2400
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Rs
3660-70-5760
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Up to 4
hours.
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||
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New
TRCA slab
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Rs
4115-75-6365
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More
than 4 hours up to
4 hour
30 min
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||
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New
TRCA slab
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Rs.
4575-85-7125
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More
than
4.hrs
30 min up to 5 hours
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3
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GDS
Mail deliverer/
Stamp
vendor
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New
TRCA slab
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Rs
2665-50-4165
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For
work up to 3 hrs for new entrants
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Rs
1375-25-2125
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Rs
3330-60-5130
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For
Work load Up to 3 hours 45 minutes
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Rs
1740-30-2640
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Rs
4220-75-6470
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More
than 3 hours 45 minutes up to 5 hours
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4
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GDS
Mail Carrier/
Packer/
Mailman
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New
TRCA slab
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Rs
2295-45-3695
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For
work up to 3 hrs for new entrants
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Rs1220-20-1600
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Rs2870-50-4370
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More
than 3 hrs up to 3 hrs 45 min
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Rs
1545-25-2020
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Rs
3635-65-5585
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More
than 3 hours 45 minutes up to 5 hours.
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The above information has been submitted by Min of Com. &IT in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha questions:
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-820
ANSWERED ON-30.11.2012
Grameen
Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra
820 . SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT
(a) the number of Grameen Dak Sewaks presently working in the State of Maharashtra;
(b) the monthly stipend being paid to these Sewaks of the State;
(c) whether Government proposes to increase their stipend in view of steep rise in inflation and also introduce welfare measures for them; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
820 . SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT
(a) the number of Grameen Dak Sewaks presently working in the State of Maharashtra;
(b) the monthly stipend being paid to these Sewaks of the State;
(c) whether Government proposes to increase their stipend in view of steep rise in inflation and also introduce welfare measures for them; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Dr. (SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)
***see above***
