New set of Ministers for "Communications & Information Technology"

Prime Minister Sri Manmohan Singh on Sunday effected a major revamp of his council of ministers, inducting 22 faces, including seven of cabinet rank, in what is said to be the last major ministerial shuffle before the 2014 general elections.
In the reshuffle of portfolios, Sri Pallam Raju of AP was made human resource development (HRD) minister in place of Sri Kapil Sibal, who was left only with communication and IT.

Ministry of "Communications & Information Technology" :
Cabinet Minister : Sri KAPIL SIBAL
State Minister : Smt Killi. Krupa Rani (M.P of Srikakulam A.P State)
The portfolios of newly-inducted and reshuffled ministers are as follows:CABINET MINISTERS
K. Rahman Khan - Minority Affairs
Dinsha J. Patel - Mines
Ajay Maken - Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation
M.M. Pallam Raju - Human Resource Development
Ashwani Kumar - Law & Justice
Harish Rawat - Water Resources
Chandresh Kumari Katoch - Culture
M. Veerappa Moily - Petroleum & Natural Gas
S. Jaipal Reddy - Science & Technology and Earth Sciences
Kamal Nath - Urban Development & Parliamentary Affairs
Vayalar Ravi - Overseas Indian Affairs
Kapil Sibal - Communications & Information Technology
C.P. Joshi - Road Transport & Highways
Kumari Selja - Social Justice & Empowerment
Pawan Kumar Bansal - Railways
Salman Khursheed - External Affairs
Jairam Ramesh - Rural Development

MINISTERS OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
Manish Tewari - Information & Broadcasting
K. Chiranjeevi - Tourism
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia - Power
K.H. Muniappa - Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Bharatsinh Madhavsinh Solanki - Drinking Water & Sanitation
Sachin Pilot - Corporate Affairs
Jitendra Singh - Youth Affairs & Sports

MINISTERS OF STATE
Shashi Tharoor - Human Resource Development
Kodikunnil Suresh - Labour & Employment
Tariq Anwar - Agriculture & Food Processing Industries
K. J. Surya Prakash Reddy - Railways
Ranee Narah - Tribal Affairs
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury - Railways
Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury - Health & Family Welfare
Sarvey Sathyanarayana - Road Transport & Highways
Ninong Ering - Minority Affairs
Deepa Dasmunsi - Urban Development
Porika Balram Naik - Social Justice & Empowerment
Kruparani Killi - Communications & Information Technology
Lalchand Kataria - Defence
E. Ahamed - External Affairs
D. Purandeswari - Commerce & Industry
Jitin Prasada - Defence & Human Resource Development
S. Jagathrakshakan - New & Renewable Energy
R.P.N. Singh - Home Affairs
K.C. Venugopal - Civil Aviation
Rajeev Shukla - Parliamentary Affairs & Planning

Bug in Update 3 while taking return from postman after modifiying the Postman name

In Meghdoot Update 3 after modifying the Postman name in Supervisor. The postman name appears twice while taking returns (Old Postman Name+New Postman Name). Because of this bug day end cannot be done. Now CEPT MYsore has Provided two exl to solve this issue

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PLI/RPLI monthly premium will now be paid automatically from SB A/c.

Copy of PLI Directorate letter No. 29-08/2009-LI (Pt)                        dated 25.10.2012 

To,

All Heads of Circles

Addl. DG (APS)

Sub: Introduction of facility of automatic credit of PLI/ RPLI monthly premium from savings account of insured persons.

     In the last few years, there has been massive expansion of Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI). However, it has been noticed that a number of policies particularly in RPLI lapse after a while. One of the reasons for lapsation is absence of convenient ways of depositing premia of the policy(ies). As such, it was under consideration of the Department to provide facility of automatic deduction of premia from Savings Account so that (i) the policy holder(s) need not have to visit Post Office every month for depositing premia of his PLI/ RPLI policy and (ii) lapsation of PLI/ RPLI policies gets reduced.

2. The competent authority has now approved the proposal for providing the facility to the policy holder of PLI and RPLI to get premium deposited/ credited by deduction of the same directly from his Savings Account standing in Post Offices. However, this facility can be opted by only those policy holders of PLI and RPLI whose Savings Accounts are maintained in the Departmental Post Offices (GPOs, HOs, MDGs or SOs).

3. It is requested to kindly take necessary action for implementation of aforesaid scheme and wide publicity may also be given for this scheme through various publicity channels.

4. Accounting and operating procedure for automatic transfer of premium of PLI/ RPLI from Savings Accounts of the policy holder is enclosed for information and action accordingly.

5. It is further informed that till the provisions are made in the software, automatic credit of PLI/ RPLI monthly premium by deduction from savings account of the policy holder will have to be done manually.

 Sd/-

(A.K. Poddar)

General Manager (O)

Booking of train tickets through Post Office is extended Posted: 24 Oct 2012 09:17 PM PDT GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No.2012/TG-I/20/P/NRH PRS New Delhi, dated 16.10.2012 The General Managers, All Zonal Railways. (Commercial Circular No.63 of 2012) Sub: Extension of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Railways and Department of Posts for issuing of reserved tickets through computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) terminals provided in Post Offices. Please refer to this office letter of even number dated 08.08.2007 forwarding therewith a copy of MoU signed by Ministry of Railways with Department of Posts on 31.07.2007 for issuing of reserved tickets through computerized PRS terminals provided in the post office. This MoU was valid for a period of five years. 2. The issue regarding extension of this MoU has been examined in consultation with Finance Directorate of Board Office and it has been decided to grant post facto sanction for extension of this MoU for another five years on the existing terms and conditions. 3. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned. sd/- (Dr. Monica Agnihotri) Director Passenger Marketing Railway Board Source: www.indianrailways.gov.in Comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

Film actor and comedian Jaspal Bhatti died in a road accident near Jalandhar early Thursday.

The car in which the 57-year-old actor was travelling hit a roadside tree near Shahkot in Nakodar area of the district around 1 a.m., Bhatti’s associate Vinod Sharma told PTI in Chandigarh.

Mr. Sharma said that Bhatti was going to Jalandhar from Bhatinda for the promotion of his Punjabi film Power Cut scheduled to be released on Friday.

Bhatti’s son Jasraj, who was driving the car and film’s heroine Suril Gautam were injured and rushed to a hospital at Jalandhar.

Mr. Sharma said that Bhatti had been travelling over the past few days for the promotion of his new film.

The cremation is expected to take place later Thursday evening after his body is brought to Chandigarh after completion of various legal formalities, including post-mortem, Mr. Sharma said.

Bhatti leaves behind his wife Savita, a son and a daughter.

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES

STAFF WELFARE 

The Central Government being the largest single employer in the country, bears the major responsibility of looking after the welfare of a large number of employees spread all over the country. This Ministry recognizing that welfare of employees is one of the prime tasks of personnel management, provides and aids a large network of staff welfare programmes, thereby underlining the fact that improvement in the working and living conditions of the employees and their families, leadsto efficiency and high morale amongst them.

A brief account of the various welfare programmes/organizations under this Ministry is given below:

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES :

Outside Delhi at a place where there are at least 5 Central Government Offices and the total number of Central Government employees is not less than 1,000, the Central Government; Employees Welfare Coordination Committee has been formed. These Committees are responsible for coordinating the welfare activities of the Central Government employees serving within their jurisdictions. At present, there are 41 such Coordination Committees located in different parts of the country. Senior most ficer in the station is the Chairman of the Committee.

RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS:

In order to foster a spirit of mutual help and goodwill among the residents of government colonies and to promote amongst them social, cultural and recreational activities, Resident Welfare Associations have been recognized in Delhi and in other parts of the country. At present, thereare 66 such Associations. The members of Management Committee of these Associations are elected by holding elections every two years under the provisions of the Model Constitution framed by this Department. 

GRANTS TO RESIDENT WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES:

This Ministry has been providing grants to the recognized Residents Welfare Associations and the CGEWCCs as under:

i) Residents Welfare Associations  : A maximum of Rs.4500/- per annum

ii) Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee : A maximum of Rs.18750/- per annum for cultural activities and indoor games plus a maximum of Rs.9000/- per annum for Secretarial Assistance. The grants amount is determined on the basis of the staff strength.

AREA WELFARE OFFICERS :

Area Welfare Officers (AWOs) are appointed in residential colonies having a large number of Central Government employees. The AWOs serve as a link between the Government and residents in matters relating to the welfare of Government employees living in various colonies. They also work as field officers coordinating and maintaining liaison with the agencies of Government concerned in matters relating to provision of various civic amenities to the residents, such as CPWD, CGHS, Horticulture, Police, Transport and others. There are at present 64 AWOs'in Delhi and 25 at places outside Delhi.

BENEVOLENT FUND :

To provide financial assistance to the Central Government employees in the event of their prolonged illness, premature retirement, death etc. Benevolent Funds have been in operation in the Central Government Departments. In this Ministry, employees who are members of this Fund, have to contribute Rs.20 each per annum. The Government’s contribution to this Fund is Re.1/- per sanctioned staff, per annum.

RECREATION HALLS/CLUBS IN MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS :

Clubs have been set up in the Ministries/Departments with the object of organising various welfare activities

For further details,following officers may be contacted :- 

Shri Suresh Pal

J.S & Chief Welfare Officer,

Phone No.2462 5562

Shri Rajiv Rai,

Director (Welfare),

Phone No.24624893

Shri Ajay Saxena

Section Officer (Welfare),

Phone No.2469 4349

OTHER STAFF – WELFARE PROGRAMMES/AGENCIES :

Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board, CSOI, Grih Kalyan Kendra and the Kendriya Bhandar represent other staff welfare activities operating under the aegis of this Ministry. The running of Departmental canteens is another important welfare measure. 

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

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Booking of train tickets through Post Office is extended

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2012/TG-I/20/P/NRH PRS 

New Delhi, dated 16.10.2012

The General Managers,

All Zonal Railways.

(Commercial Circular No.63 of 2012)

Sub: Extension of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Railways and Department of Posts for issuing of reserved tickets through computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) terminals provided in Post Offices.

Please refer to this office letter of even number dated 08.08.2007 forwarding therewith a copy of MoU signed by Ministry of Railways with Department of Posts on 31.07.2007 for issuing of reserved tickets through computerized PRS terminals provided in the post office. This MoU was valid for a period of five years.

2. The issue regarding extension of this MoU has been examined in consultation with Finance Directorate of Board Office and it has been decided to grant post facto sanction for extension of this MoU for another five years on the existing terms and conditions.

3. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned.

sd/-

(Dr. Monica Agnihotri)

Director Passenger Marketing

Railway Board

Source: www.indianrailways.gov.in