Friday, January 31, 2025
List of CGHS Empanelled Hospitals and Labs in CGHS Chennai (including Puducherry, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli and Coimbatore) as on 30-01-2025
Termination of practice of Fund transfer/Loans from Welfare Funds to Sports Fund accounts at Circle Level
Establishment Review Head Offices and Sub Offices (Data Entry User, Approving and Verifying Authority) - IT 2
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Operational Guide for Establishment Review- Data entry user
Operational Guide for Establishment Review Approving Authority
Operational Guide for Establishment Review Verifying Authority
Promotion and posting of Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) officer of Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ to the Higher Administrative Grade+ (HAG+) [Member, Postal Services Board] of the Service
REVIEW UNDER FR 56(j), 56(l) AND RULE 48(1)(b) OF CCS PENSION RULES, 1972 [NOW REVISED AS RULE 42 OF CCS PENSION RULES, 2021]
Human rights due diligence: a new tool for trade unions takes shape
A new initiative to strengthen trade unions’ capacity to protect workers’ rights is taking shape, with UNI Global Union partnering with IndustriALL, German trade union confederation DGB, and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) to establish a Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre in 2025. The Centre’s goal is to empower unions to use new human rights due diligence laws to effectively protect workers’ rights.
From voluntary to mandatory corporate responsibility
Building on previously voluntary norms, such as the OECD Guidelines for Multinationals and UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights, human rights due diligence laws in Germany, France and the EU introduce legally binding obligations for large companies to ensure respect for human rights, including workers fundamental rights, throughout their global operations and supply chains. For unions in Asia Pacific, where many global supply chains are based, this represents a significant opportunity to strengthen social dialogue with multinational companies. The laws require companies to engage with stakeholders such as trade unions at both global and local levels, potentially fostering more systematic and meaningful social dialogue on workers’ rights issues.
The forthcoming Competence Centre will bridge the gap between European legislation and global implementation through three focus areas:
Building union capacity to use due diligence laws effectively Supporting specific cases of workers’ rights impacts Advocating for effective implementation of human rights due diligence laws with companies and policy makers.
Consultation workshop
An online consultation workshop was held on 15 January, attracting over 60 participants from UNI affiliates, sister global union federations, and FES country officers across Asia Pacific and Africa. This workshop marked the first significant event for 2025 and is part of a series of consultations that began in September 2024. The workshop, co-facilitated by Britta Utz (FES Trade Union Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa), Monica Tepfer (ITUC Legal Officer), and Miriam Neale (UNI Global Union), emphasized the crucial role of trade unions in HRDD implementation, including:
Participating in dialogue on company due diligence policies and management systems Notifying companies of issues affecting workers’ fundamental rights Consulting workers on appropriate remedies Scrutinizing company reports for due diligence gaps Enforcing accountability when companies fail to conduct proper due diligence The participants explored several case studies demonstrating the potential impact of HRDD laws, including strengthening global framework agreements, establishing credible worker complaints mechanisms, and using enforcement mechanisms.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Retirement Notification Ms Manju Pandey, DGPS Ms Kalpana Singh Member (O), Shri Anil Kumar, CPMG, Bihar Circle, Maj Gen MK Khan Addl DG APS
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
INCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT ISSUANCE OF DIGITAL COPY OF POSTAL LIFE INSURANCE (PLI)RURAL POSTAL LIFE INSURANCE (RPLIPOLICY BOUND THROUGH) DIGILOCKER,
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PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME (UPS)
PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME) REGULATIONS, 2025 - PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
Comments/feedbacks from the stakeholders and public are invited on the draft regulations for laying down the framework to operationalise Unified Pension Scheme introduced by the Central Government vide notification number F. No. FX-1/3/2024-PR, dated the 24th January, 2025, as an option under the National Pension System for the employees of the Central Government who are covered under National Pension System and to define the obligations, roles and responsibilities of intermediaries and such Central Government offices involved with implementation of this scheme, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
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The Proposal placed at Annexure A is open for stakeholder consultation and public comments till Feb/17/2025 and can be accessed at PFRDA website in the Exposure Draft section under Regulatory Framework menu.
Comments/feedbacks (in the format - Annexure B), if any, shall be provided via email at review- reg@pfrda.org.in with subject line as 'Feedback on PFRDA (Unified Pension Scheme) Regulations, 2025.
Post Office Rules, 2024 - Gazette Notification dated 16/12/2024
( English Only, 101 Pages)
( English & Hindi, 205 Pages)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
You all people please understand what is the difference between Terms of Reference and memorandum submitted by the Organization
Unified Pension Scheme Published on 25 January 2025
The Central Government has recently notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), of a significant upgrade for government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS). Starting April 1, 2025, this scheme ensures guaranteed retirement benefits, providing financial security and peace of mind. Here’s everything you need to know about the Unified Pension Scheme.
What is the Unified Pension Scheme?
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), announced by the Central Government, is designed to ensure stability and financial security for government employees post-retirement.
It replaces the uncertainty of retirement planning with guaranteed benefits, safeguarding the well-being and future of retirees.
Currently, employees under the National Pension System (NPS) have the option to transition to UPS, with the caveat that this decision, once made, is irrevocable.
Additionally, state governments have the flexibility to adopt the UPS for their employees, and Maharashtra has led the way by implementing the scheme on August 25, 2024. Unified Pension Benefits Explained.
1. Assured Monthly Payout:
Employees completing 25 or more years of service will receive 50% of their average basic pay over the last 12 months.
For employees with less than 25 years of service but more than 10 years, a minimum pension of ₹10,000 per month is guaranteed.
2. Proportional Payout for Voluntary Retirees:
Those opting for voluntary retirement after completing at least 25 years of service will start receiving the assured payout from the notional retirement date.
3. Family Pension and Inflation Adjustment:
Family pension equivalent to 60% of the employee’s pension is provided in the event of their demise.
Regular inflation-based adjustments via dearness relief, linked to the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW), ensure pensions keep pace with the rising cost of living.
4. Lump-Sum Benefits
At the time of superannuation, employees will receive a lump-sum payment equivalent to 1/10th of their monthly salary (including pay and dearness allowance) for every six months of completed service.
This payment includes gratuity benefits and does not affect the pension amount.
Investment and Contributions
The Unified Pension Scheme introduces a dual-fund structure called Individual corpus and pool corpus.
Individual Corpus:
Funded by a 10% employee contribution (basic pay + Dearness Allowance). Matched by an equivalent 10% government contribution.
Pool Corpus:
Funded by an additional government contribution of approximately 8.5% of (basic pay + Dearness Allowance).
Investment Choices:
Employees can select from a range of investment options for their corpus. If no choice is made, a default investment option determined by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will apply.
Calculation of Payouts
The scheme offers three types of payout calculations based on years of service:
Full Assured Payout:
For employees with 25 or more years of service.
Assured pension of 50% of the average basic pay.
Proportional Payout:
For employees with less than 25 years of service.
Adjusted payout is proportional to their service period.
Minimum Guaranteed Pension:
This is for employees with at least 10 years of service.
Minimum payout of ₹10,000 per month.
Why UPS is an Improvement Over NPS
Guaranteed Returns: Unlike NPS, which depends on market performance, UPS guarantees a 50% payout of the 12-month average basic pay.
Inflation Adjustment: Keeps pensions aligned with economic conditions.
Comprehensive Coverage: Offers a robust mix of individual and pooled contributions to secure long-term financial stability.
Conclusion
The Unified Pension Scheme is a significant step forward in securing the future of central government employees. With guaranteed payouts, inflation adjustments, and additional benefits, the UPS sets a new benchmark in retirement security.
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