Revision of Welfare Schemes for Postal Employees

Revision of Welfare Schemes for Postal Employees

Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Welfare & Sports Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg.
New Delhi-110001
Dated 30.01.2018

No. 1-01/2017-WL& Sports

To
All Heads of Postal Circles

Subject: Revision of Welfare Schemes for Postal Employees.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to inform you that following the 12th meeting of Postal Services Staff Welfare Board held on 22nd August, 2017 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, the following decisions have been taken which are conveyed as under:-

1. Incentive and Scholarship Schemes

(a) Incentive for excellence in academic achivements in 10th & 12th Classes by children of Departmental Employees in four groups ((10th & 12th (Science, Commerce & Humanities)):-

The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No. 15016-1/86-WL&Sports dated 30.7.1990)	Revised Provision
Incentive for excellence in academic achievements in 10th & 12thClasses by Children of Departmental Employees in four groups (10th, 12th(Science, Commerce, Humanities).	1st Position- Rs.1,000/- 2nd Position- Rs.800/- 3rd Position- Rs.700/- 4th Position- Rs.600/- 5th Position- Rs.500/- Minimum aggregate- 10th Std.   85% 12th Std. Science 85% Commerce 80% Humanities 80% The first five students in each group will be awarded.	1st Position – Rs.6,000/- 2nd Position – Rs.4,800/- 3rd Position – Rs.4,200/- 4th Position – Rs.3,600/- 5th Position – Rs.3,000/- Minimum aggregate percentage of 90% in all categories. The first five students in each group will be awarded.

(b) Financial Assistance under education schemes for Departmental Employees:
The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No.1-01/2009-WL&Sports (Vol-II)dated 19.03.13)	Revised Provision
Financial Assistance under education schemes for Departmental Employees	IIT, AIIMS and IIM – Rs. 375/- p.m. Medical/Technical Education/PG i)                   Degree  – Rs. 280/p.m ii)                Diploma – Rs. 190/-p.m. Non-Tech Degree BA/Bsc/B.com/Degree in fine Arts – Rs 150/-p.m. ITI Certificate course – Rs. 940/ p.a.	IIT, AIIMS and IIM – Rs. 1,000/- p.m.  Medical/Technical Education/PG i)Degree  – Rs. 800/p.m ii)Diploma – Rs. 300/-p.m  Non-Tech Degree Girl student undergoing Graduation in any field with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Class 12th @Rs.250/-p.m. ITI Certificate course – Rs. 1,400/-p.a

(c) Scholarship for SC/ST employees for Deptt. exam and higher education for Departmental Employees:-
The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No. 24-46/90-WL&Sports dated 10.4.1991)	Revised Provision
Scholarship for SC/ST Employees for Deptt. exam and higer education for Deptt. Employees (only one time grant)	IPO/IRM/AAO Exam  Rs.300/- Jr. Accountant/UDC etc. Rs.200/- P/A, S/A, Sorter etc. Rs.150/- Higher study 10th to Rs.200/- 12thClass Degree/Diploma or P.G. Rs.500/- Degree	IPO/IRM/AAO Exam Rs.1,800/- Jr. Accountant/UDC etc. Rs.1,200/- P/A, S/A, Sorter etc. Rs.900/- Higher study 10th to Rs.1,200/- 12th Class Degree/Diploma or P.G. Rs.3,000/- Degree

(d) Scholarship and Transport charges to the disabled children of Departmental employees:-
The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No. 1-19/97-WL&Sports dated 17.9.1997 & 1-20/97-WL&Sports dated 1`7.9.1997)	Revised Provision
Scholarship and Transport charges to the disabled children of Departmental Employees	Scholarship –Rs.45/- p.m. Transportation charges a)Metro cities –Rs 100/- p.m. b)Other cities –Rs 80/- p.m.	Scholarship –Rs.500/- p.m. Transportation charges a)’A’ Class cities –Rs 300/- p.m. b)Other cities –Rs 250/- p.m.

II Financial Assistance Matters

Financial Assistance Matters for Departmental Employees:-
The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No. 2-1/2001-WL/Sports dated 26.4.2002, 1-01/2009-WL/Sport dated 19.3.13, 1-3/99 WL/SPT dated 1.6.2000)	Revised Provision
(a)Immediate death relief	Immediate death relief – Rs.7,000/-	Immediate death relief – Rs.10,000/-
(b) Death due to accident while on duty	Death due to accident – Rs 10,000 while on duty	Death due to accident – Rs.15,000while on duty
(c) Death due to attack by robbers terrorists, riots etc. while on duty	Death due to attack by  – Rs. 50,000/- robbers terrorists, riots etc. while on duty	Death due to attack by – Rs. 75,000/- robbers terrorists, riots etc. while on duty
(d) Death due to attack by robbers terrorists, riots etc. while not on duty.	Death due to attack by – Rs. 10,000 robbers terrorists, riots etc. while not on duty.	Death due to attack by – Rs.15,000 robbers terrorists, riots etc. while not on duty.

III. Residential Welfare Association
The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No.1-3/99-WL/Sports dated 1.6.2000)	Revised Provision
Financial assistance to RWA for organizing various welfare activities & maintenance	Rs.10/-per residential Quarter p.a.	Rs.30/- per residential quarter p.a

v. Holiday Homes:
The enhancement in this regard as follows:

Scheme	Existing Provision (letter No.17-5/89-WL/Sports dt. 25.7.90)	Revised Provision
Subscription / Rent of Holiday Homes	For basic pay upto 1,640/- Rs. 2/- per day For basic pay above 1640/- Rs. 5/- per day	For beneficiaries having pay less than Level-6 of 7th CPC ie. Rs. 35,400/- Rs. 40/- per day For beneficiaries having pay equal to or higher than Level -6 of 7th CPC Rs. 100/- per day

2. Provisions listed under I, III & IV will be effective from Financial Year 2018-19 and while provision listed under II will take effect from date of issue of these ibid orders.

3. The Minutes of the meeting of Postal Services Staff Welfare Board held on 22nd August, 2017 stand circulated vide this office communication of even number dated 28th August, 2017.

4. All other terms and conditions of the said schemes will remain unchanged.

5. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Daisy Barla)
Director (Welfare & Sports) & Secretary of PSSWB