Saturday, April 30, 2022
Revised compensation policy for international article : ( Registered parcels , EMS and ITPS )
Provision for extending benefits under CCS (Pension ) Rules of CCS (EOP) Rules to family of missing Central Government Employees covered under National Pension Scheme (NPS) - reg.
Intimations/permission under Rule 18(2) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Scrutiny of AIPR of all Group ‘A’ officers of DoP.Read more
Thursday, April 28, 2022
PROVISION FOR EXTENDING BENEFITS UNDER CCS (PENSION) RULES or CCS (EOP) RULES TO FAMILY OF MISSING CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM (NPS)-REG
NOTIFICATION-Shri Ashok Kumar Poddar (IPoS:1 General(Coordination), Department of Posts, , is retiring superannuation from Government service
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revision of project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs.1435 crore to Rs.2255 crore as equity infusion to meet regulatory requirement.
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revision of project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs.1435 crore to Rs.2255 crore as equity infusion to meet regulatory requirement. The Cabinet also granted in principle approval for future fund infusion to the tune of Rs.500 crore for meeting regulatory requirements and technological upgradation.
The objective of the project is to build the most accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man; spearhead the financial inclusion agenda by removing the barriers for the unbanked and reduce the opportunity cost for the under banked populace through assisted doorstep banking. The project supplement Government of India’s vision of “less cash” economy and at the same time promote both economic growth and financial inclusion.
India Post Payments Bank did a nationwide a launch by on September 1, 2018 with 650 branches/controlling offices. IPPB has enable 1.36 lakh Post Offices to provide banking services and has equipped nearly 1.89 lakh Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks with smartphone and biometric device to provide doorstep banking services.
Since the launch of IPPB, it has opened more than 5.25 crore accounts with 82 crore aggregate number of financial transactions with Rs.1,61,811 crore which includes 765 lakh number of AePS transactions worth Rs.21,343 crore. Out of the 5 crore accounts, 77% of accounts are opened in Rural areas, 48% are women customers with around Rs.1000 crore of deposit. Nearly 40 lakh women customers received Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their accounts valued at Rs.2500 crore. More than 7.8 lakh accounts have been opened for school students.
In Aspirational Districts IPPB has opened around 95.71 lakh accounts having 602 lakh aggregate transaction worth Rs.19,487 crore. In Left Wing Extremism (LWE) districts, 67.20 lakh accounts have been opened by IPPB having 426 lakh aggregate transactions worth Rs.13,460 crore.
Total financial expenditure involved under the proposal stands at Rs.820 crore. The decision shall help India Post Payments Bank pursue its objective of furthering financial inclusion across India by leveraging the network of Department of Posts.
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Revision of Standard Inspection Questionnaire for BO,SO &HO
1. Revision of Standard Inspection Questionnaire for BO Click here
2. Revision of Standard Inspection Questionnaire for SO Click here
3. Revision of Standard Inspection Questionnaire for HO Click here
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Intimations/permission under Rule 18(2) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Scrutiny of AIPR of all Group ‘A’ officers of DoP.
Postal Directorate has published Annual Report for the year 2021-2022 with full statistical information about the Department of Posts
Cabinet approves revised cost estimate on “Setting up of India Post Payments Bank
Cabinet approves revised cost estimate on “Setting up of
India Post Payments Bank”
Additional funding of Rs.820 crore for FY 2020-21 to 2022-23 total outlay now
at 2255 crore
Posted On: 27 APR 2022 4:51PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revision of project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs.1435 crore to Rs.2255 crore as equity infusion to meet regulatory requirement. The Cabinet also granted in principle approval for future fund infusion to the tune of Rs.500 crore for meeting regulatory requirements and technological upgradation.
The objective of the project is to build the most accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man; spearhead the financial inclusion agenda by removing the barriers for the unbanked and reduce the opportunity cost for the under banked populace through assisted doorstep banking. The project supplement Government of India’s vision of “less cash” economy and at the same time promote both economic growth and financial inclusion.
India Post Payments Bank did a nationwide a launch by on September 1, 2018 with 650 branches/controlling offices. IPPB has enable 1.36 lakh Post Offices to provide banking services and has equipped nearly 1.89 lakh Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks with smartphone and biometric device to provide doorstep banking services.
Since the launch of IPPB, it has opened more than 5.25 crore accounts with 82 crore aggregate number of financial transactions with Rs.1,61,811 crore which includes 765 lakh number of AePS transactions worth Rs.21,343 crore. Out of the 5 crore accounts, 77% of accounts are opened in Rural areas, 48% are women customers with around Rs.1000 crore of deposit. Nearly 40 lakh women customers received Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their accounts valued at Rs.2500 crore. More than 7.8 lakh accounts have been opened for school students.
In Aspirational Districts IPPB has opened around 95.71 lakh accounts having 602 lakh aggregate transaction worth Rs.19,487 crore. In Left Wing Extremism (LWE) districts, 67.20 lakh accounts have been opened by IPPB having 426 lakh aggregate transactions worth Rs.13,460 crore.
Total financial expenditure involved under the proposal stands at Rs.820 crore. The decision shall help India Post Payments Bank pursue its objective of furthering financial inclusion across India by leveraging the network of Department of Posts.
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Source : https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1820520
Revision of Standard Inspection Questionnaire for the inspection of Circle Office and laying of guidelines for inspections carried out by Members, PSB & Addl. DG (Coord.)
Revision of Standard Inspection Questionnaire for the inspection of
Circle Office and laying of guidelines for inspections carried out by
Members, PSB & Addl. DG (Coord.)Read more
Revised Annual Inspection Program me of Members, Postal Services Board & Addl. DG (Coord.) for the inspection year 2022
Revised Annual Inspection Programme of Members, Postal Services Board & Addl. DG (Coord.) for the inspection year 2022 Read more
BOOKING OF POST EXAMINATION SENSITIVE MATERIAL OF CBSE- CLARIFICATION ON CLOTH PECKED PARCELS.
Regarding printing, collection and handover of passbooks to District Magistrate for account opened under PM CARES for Children Scheme,2021.
Regardi''g creation of a new Karad Postal Division by bifurcation of existing Satara Division.
Regarding creation of a separate Uttar Dinajpur Postal Division (Hq. Raiganj) by bifurcation of existing Dinajpur Division (Hq. Balurghat) and upgradation of Raiganj MDG into Head Post Office-WEST BENGAL CIRCLE
Regarding creation of a new Baramati Postal Division by bifurcation of existing Pune Mfl. Division-MH CIRCLE
Regarding creation of a new Markapur Postal Division by bifurcation of existing Prakasam Postal Division- A.P CIRCLE
Regarding creation of a new Jhalawar Postal Division by bifurcation of existing Kota Division- Rajasthan Circle
Booking of Post examination sensitive material of CBSE- clarification on cloth packed parceles
Regarding creation of a New Baramati Postal Division by Bifurcation of existing Pune Mfl Division.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
PRESS NEWS- Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Communications
INDIA POST WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FRAUDULENT URLS/WEBSITES CLAIMING TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIES/PRIZES THROUGH CERTAIN SURVEYS, QUIZZES
Posted On: 23 APR 2022 10:15AM by PIB Delhi
India Post over the recent days has been observing various URLs/Websites getting circulated in social media such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and through emails / SMS containing tiny URLs/ Short URLs, claiming to be providing Government Subsidies through certain surveys, quizzes.
We wish to inform the citizens of the Country that India Post is not involved in any such activities like announcing Subsidies, Bonus or Prizes based on Surveys etc. Public receiving such notifications/messages /emails are requested not to believe or respond to such fake and spurious messages or share any personal details. It is also requested not share any personally identifiable information such as date of birth, Account numbers, mobile numbers, place of Birth & OTP etc.
India Post though is taking necessary action to prevent these URLs / links / Websites to be taken down through various prevention mechanisms. Public at large is once again requested not to believe or respond to any fake / spurious messages / communications / links.
India Post and Fact Check Unit of Press Information Bureau (PIB) have declared these URLs/Websites as fake through social media.
RKJ/M (Release ID: 1819189)
Launch of New CGHS Mobile Application ( Android Based ) & Revamped CGHS website
India Post warns public against fraudulent websites claiming to provide subsidies, prizes through certain surveys, quizzes
India Post has warned public against fraudulent websites claiming to provide subsidies and prizes through certain surveys and quizzes. Communications Ministry said, over the recent days, India Post has been observing various websites getting circulated in social media such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and through emails and SMS claiming to be providing government subsidies through certain surveys.
The Ministry said, India Post is not involved in any such activities like announcing Subsidies, Bonus and Prizes based on Surveys. India Post has requested people not to believe or respond to such fake and spurious messages or share any personal details.