Expected DA: All-India CPI-IW for January, 2021 decreased by 0.3 points and stood at 125.1

 Expected DA: All-India CPI-IW for January, 2021 decreased by 0.3 points and stood at 125.1

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT?’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 28th February, 2022

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) — January, 2022

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of January, 2022 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2022 decreased by 0.3 points and stood at 125.1 (one hundred twenty five and point one). On 1-month percentage change, it decreased by 0.24 per cent with respect to previous month compared to decrease of 0.51 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum downward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.82 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Fish fresh, Mustard Oil, Apple, Carrot, French-been, Garlic, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Lady’s finger, Onion, Peas, Potato, Radish, Tomato, etc. are responsible for the fall in index. However, this decrease was checked by House rent, Rice, Wheat, Buffalo-Milk, Goat meat/Mutton, Orange, Beetroot, Chilli dry, Cooked Meals, etc. putting upward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Puducherry recorded a maximum decrease of 7.3 points. Among others, 5 centres recorded decrease between 2 to 2.9 points, 13 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 33 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Ludhiana recorded a maximum increase of 2.3 points. Among others, 6 centres recorded increase between 1 to 1.9 points and 26 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 3 centres’ indices remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.84 per cent compared to 5.56 per cent for the previous month and 3.15 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.22 per cent against 5.93 per cent of the previous month and 2.38 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW (Food and General)

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for December, 2021 and January, 2022

Sr.No.	Groups	December, 2021	January, 2022
I	Food & Beverages	126.8	124.7
II	Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants	140.8	141.5
III	Clothing & Footwear	122.0	122.4
IV	Housing	116.8	118.9
V	Fuel & Light	157.7	158.0
VI	Miscellaneous	122.5	122.7
	General Index	125.4	125.1

CPI-IW: Groups Indices

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of February, 2022 will be released on Thursday, 31° March, 2022. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew. gov. in.

(Shyam Singh Negi)
Deputy Director General

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Delivering hope: The Post as a humanitarian partner

 Delivering hope: The Post as a humanitarian partner

When it comes to resolving any kind of crisis or emergency, the power of collaborative approaches is hard to overestimate. Humanitarian professionals, for whom operating in crises is a daily reality, have a long history of collaborating with the whole range of local actors, including posts, to reach even the most isolated with life-saving supplies. However, although such collaborations have successfully served millions, the potential of the Post as a humanitarian partner goes much further.

“When we speak about humanitarian supply chains, drivers for decision-making differ from commercial ones, where it’s much more driven by cost efficiency,” explains Sophie Gligorijevic, Head of the Logistics Division at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on the latest episode of the Voice Mail podcast of the UPU. “When we are in an emergency, it’s not that we do not want to be cost-efficient, but the main driver is really the delivery time, and that’s what makes the main difference. We have to deliver at any cost and by any means.” This is where partnerships become indispensable.

As far as the ICRC is concerned, the main area of collaboration with the postal sector is the provision of financial services in the absence of other providers and particularly in hard-to-reach areas. According to Gligorijevic, the Post’s proximity to populations, understanding of their needs, and the trust that they enjoy with local communities are exceptionally valuable assets. “When we have a strong network of postal offices that is well-developed and that can provide financial services – cash distribution, bank transfer – this is the service that we need. (…) They usually have this extended coverage, they know the communities we are working with, because they are on the ground, and they are close to the people,” continues Gligorijevic.

As essential as it is, the provision of financial services is just the tip of the iceberg, when it comes to the ways in which the postal network can be used to facilitate humanitarian relief. According to James Hale, Environment and Sustainable Development Expert at the UPU, this vast spectrum of the Post’s humanitarian roles remains largely unexplored: “Many humanitarian organizations have already established dedicated humanitarian logistics networks, so they might not be so aware of the variety of other ways for postal operators to assist their work.”

To showcase the rich and diverse nature of potential collaborations, Hale identifies three broader themes around the Post’s role as a humanitarian partner. The first one concerns the place of the Post in humanitarian logistics and immediate humanitarian response, such as transport of emergency supplies, equipment and personnel. The unprecedented contribution made by postal operators to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is the brightest illustration of such work. Facilitated by the UPU through its Disaster Risk Management team and the Post4Health initiative, this contribution included the delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the first stages of the pandemic, and later on – on advancing the global vaccine roll-out.

The second theme is a broader role that postal actors can assume in local disaster recovery, including but not limited to re-establishing postal communications, providing affected populations with access to financial services (including social welfare and emergency support payments), and coordinating emergency services on the ground. Thus, back in 2013, in response to the damages caused by Typhoon Haiyan, PHLPost – the postal operator of the Philippines – partnered with the national Department of Social Welfare and Development through Landbank of the Philippines to bring cash grants to about 18,000 beneficiaries of the World Food Programme (WFP). In 2011, the speedy resumption of financial service counters at Japan Post, following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, made headlines throughout the nation.

Last but not least are the additional services through which posts support people who have been impacted by a disaster or a protracted disruption. These vary from registration of refugees and displaced persons in the host country, to health and safety information campaigns, checking on the vulnerable in their homes and even helping displaced children to access education. The UPU’s Guide to Postal Social Services outlines the impressive number of areas in which posts can act as powerful social development and humanitarian partners. These areas are backed by concrete examples, such as the collaboration between the Turkish Post Corporation (PTT) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the provision of financial aid to refugees and asylum seekers in Turkey between 2017 and 2019.

“A key message that we would like to communicate to the broader humanitarian sector is that they should consider strategic use of (and investment into) the postal infrastructure, and partnering with Posts to achieve their humanitarian goals,” concludes Hale.

With the humanitarian sector actors generally seeking help to advance their reach and with the postal sector being uniquely positioned and willing to provide such help, it seems that there is a clear match between the two. By raising awareness of this synergy and by helping posts make full use of it to support their communities, the UPU facilitates the delivery of the most demanded resource of all times, which is hope.

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सिर्फ ₹ 251 में घर बैठे स्पीड पोस्ट से मंगवाए श्री काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर, वाराणसी का प्रसाद

सिर्फ ₹ 251 में घर बैठे स्पीड पोस्ट से मंगवाए श्री काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर, वाराणसी का प्रसाद

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Prasad through Post Office/Speed Post

 

 
 

 Video Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4_XHvWQ83M

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CAG instructions for revised format of GPF ledger maintenance & annual statement to be issued to subscribers

 CAG instructions for revised format of GPF ledger maintenance & annual statement to be issued to subscribers 

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Compassionate engagement of dependents of deceased Gramin Dak Sevaks regarding - FNPO letter to Directorate

 Compassionate engagement of dependents of deceased Gramin Dak Sevaks regarding - FNPO letter to Directorate

 

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Immediate settlement of GDS issues pending from July 2018 regarding. - FNPO letter to Directorate

 Immediate settlement of GDS issues pending from July 2018 regarding. - FNPO letter to Directorate

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Stoppage of CDA to BPMs in some circles misinterpreting contents of Annexure I to om No.17-36/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018. : FNPO Letter to Directorate

 Stoppage of CDA to BPMs in some circles misinterpreting contents of Annexure I to om No.17-36/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018. : FNPO Letter to Directorate

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Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Next tranche 28/02/2022 to 04/03/2022 | Issue Price Rs.5109/-

 Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Next tranche 28/02/2022 to 04/03/2022 | Issue Price Rs.5109/-

SGB Next tranche 28/02/2022 to 04/03/2022 | Issue Price Rs.5109/-

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AIPEU GDS : Dharna Programmes on 04-03-2022 & 15-03-2022

 AIPEU GDS : Dharna Programmes on 04-03-2022 & 15-03-2022

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Use of postal network for delivery of financial and banking services under aegis of Ministry of Rural Development also discussed

 Use of postal network for delivery of financial and banking services under aegis of Ministry of Rural Development also discussed

Implementation strategy to ensure 100 percent core banking system for post offices discussed at Post-Budget webinar

Use of postal network for delivery of financial and banking services under aegis of Ministry of Rural Development also discussed

Posted On: 24 FEB 2022 

        Post Budget Webinar on “Leaving No Citizen Behind” was organised yesterday. Budget announcement related to bringing 100 percent post offices on core banking system and interoperable post office account and its impact on the lives of rural poor especially women was discussed.

      

         Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed inaugural session of the webinar. The session on “Anytime Anywhere Banking Services and Interoperable Services through India Post” under “Assuring all rural poor especially women access to livelihood options and access to financial services” was chaired by Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh. It was attended by experts from NITI Aayog and other agencies, and by a large section of people and stakeholders associated with post office schemes from different part of the country. Wide range of discussion took place on implementation strategy to ensure 100 percent core banking system along with deployment of interoperable service for post office accounts. The participants also discussed ways to explore possibilities of the use of postal network for delivery of financial and banking services under aegis of Ministry of Rural Development. Shri Ajit Pai, Distinguished Expert from NITI Aayog stressed that the post office can play a significant role in the area of credit, financial literacy and overall achievement of financial inclusion.

 

          Department will prepare a detail roadmap to ensure timely implementation of the action items emerging out of the discussion in the webinar.

*****

 RKJ/M

PIB (Release ID: 1800687) 

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AIGDSU Virtual C.W.C Meeting was held on 24-02-2022

 AIGDSU Virtual C.W.C Meeting was held on 24-02-2022

The virtual C.W.C of AIGDSU was held on 24-02-2022 under presidentship of Com. P. H. Jaiswal. In this meeting more than 34 members from 21 circles participated. Many comrades gave valuable suggestions on GDS problems & organizational matter. The C.W.C meeting was held virtually on 24-02-2022. The following burning problems were deeply discussed and passed resolutions urging government for early settlement.

1. Review on Pending Problem.

a)        Time bound promotions for 12/24/36 years, non implementation of the recommendations of the Kamalesh Chandra Committee.

b)        Demand for withdrawal of instructions of the department on Substitute arrangement, vide endt.No.73/206GDS dated 11-02-2022.

c)        Enhancement of GDS GIS amount upto 5 Lakhs.

d)        Paid leave carry forward upto 180 days and encashment.

e)        Medical Facility under ESI.

f)         Implementation of Committee’s recommendations on Bunching.

g)     Compassionate appointment to the married women who are supporting the family of those GDS dies in harness.  

h)     Non implementation of graded penalty orders dated 14.01.2015 in letter and spirit by the local level officers who are still imposing harsh punishments even for routine matters/trivial issues, omissions and commissions in pressure of work.

 

This C.W.C finalized Trade Union action including Tow day strike on 28^th and 29^th March 2022, details will follow. 

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PJCA Meeting of FNPO/NFPE held on Today 25/02/2022

PJCA Meeting of FNPO/NFPE held on Today 25/02/2022

           After a long gap PJCA meeting of NFPE/FNPO was held at T-24 FNPO office today under Chairmanship of Sri N.K Tyagi, President FNPO. Majority of the general secretaries and other CHQ office bearers of NFPE & FNPO participated in the meeting.. The PJCA unanimously decided to go on strike proposed by all central trade union centers against the privatization policy (central government departments/PSU). It is also decided to put sectional demands in addition to the general demands and to campaign in all the circles to motivate rank and file to success the two days strike proposed on 28th and 29th March 2022. decided to go on strike proposed by all central trade union centers against the privatization policy (central government departments/PSU). It is also decided to put sectional demands in addition to the general demands and to campaign in all the circles to motivate rank and file to success the two days strike proposed on 28th and 29th March 2022

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Conduct & Disciplinary Rules – 106 : (Compiled By Com Kayveeyes)

  Conduct & Disciplinary Rules – 106 : (Compiled By Com Kayveeyes) 

The Central Civil Services (Classification, Control &

Appeal) Rules, 1965

 PART II Classification

 

4. CLASSIFICATION OF SERVICES:

(1) the Civil Services of the Union shall be Classified as follows:-

(i) Central Civil Services, Group 'A';

(ii) Central Civil Services, Group 'B';

(iii) Central Civil Services, Group 'C';

(iv) Central Civil Services, Group 'D';

(2) If a Service consists of more than one grade, different grades of such Service may be included in different groups.

 

5. CONSTITUTION OF CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES:

The Central Civil Services, Group 'A', Group 'B', Group 'C' and Group 'D', shall consist of the Services and grades of Services specified in the Schedule.

 

6. CLASSIFICATION OF POSTS:

Civil Posts under the Union other than those ordinarily held by persons to whom these rules do not apply, shall, by a general or special order of the President, be Classified as follows:-

(i) Central Civil Posts, Group 'A';

(ii) Central Civil Posts, Group 'B';

(iii) Central Civil Posts, Group 'C';

(iv) Central Civil Posts, Group 'D';

 

6-A.

All reference to Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts, Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV in all Rules, Orders, Schedules, Notifications, Regulations, Instructions in force, immediately before the commencement of these rules shall be construed as references to Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts, Group 'A', Group 'B', Group 'C' and Group 'D' respectively, and any reference to "Class or Classes" therein in this context shall be construed as reference to "Group or Groups", as the case may be.

 

7. GENERAL CENTRAL SERVICE:

Central Civil posts of any Group not included in any other Central Civil Service shall be deemed to be included in the General Central Service of the corresponding Group and a Government servant appointed to any such post shall be deemed to be a member of that Service unless he is already a member of any other Central Civil Service of the same Group.

 

III. Appointing authorities

 

8. APPOINTMENTS TO GROUP ‘A’ SERVICES AND POSTS:

All appointments to Central Civil Services, Group ‘A’ and Central Civil Posts, Group ‘A’, shall be made by the President:

Provided that the President may, by a general or a special order and subject to such conditions as he may specify in such order, delegate to any other authority the power to make such appointments.

 

9. APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER SERVICES AND POSTS:

(1) All appointments to the Central Civil Services (other than the General Central Service) Group ‘B’, Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’, shall be made by the authorities specified in this behalf in the Schedule:

Provided that in respect of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’, Civilian Services, or civilian posts in the Defence Services appointments may be made by officers empowered in this behalf by the aforesaid authorities.

(2) All appointments to Central Civil Posts, Group ‘B’, Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’, included in the General Central Service shall be made by the authorities specified in that behalf by a general or special order of the President, or where no such order has been made, by the authorities - specified in this behalf in the Schedule

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Closed Holiday on 02.04.2022 (Saturday) on account of "GUDIPADVA" for operative offices in Maharashtra Circle

 Closed Holiday on 02.04.2022 (Saturday) on account of "GUDIPADVA" for operative offices in Maharashtra Circle

 

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AIPEU GDS :: CHQ Agitation programme on 04th March & 15th March 2022

 AIPEU GDS :: CHQ Agitation programme on 04th March & 15th March 2022

Dear all CHQ Office bearers,

Circle Secretaries,

Mahila Committee Members,

Our AIPEUGDS CHQ is decided to launch an agitation program in two phases.

(1) 4th March 2022 - Day long Dharna in front of Division offices.

(2) 15th March.2022 ..Day long Dharna infront of PMG/CPMG Offices.

Demands:

• Membership verification in GDS cadre
• Keep in abeyance the recent order on Substitute arrangement in GDS vacancies
• Stop imposing the impractical and unscientific Targets on BOs/GDS
• Implement the positive recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee... Etc.,

Agitation program is decided in the NFPE Federal Executive meeting held on 19.02.2022.

All NFPE unions will extend their support to our agitation programs..

Detailed circular will follow soon.

..Pandurangarao,

G/S, AIPEUGDS

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Upgradation of Grade pay of the ASPs to Rs.4800 and that of the SPOs to Rs.5400 w.e.f 1.1.2006 consequent to the up-gradation of GP of Inspector of Posts for (short IP)

 Upgradation of Grade pay of the ASPs to Rs.4800 and that of the SPOs to Rs.5400 w.e.f 1.1.2006 consequent to the up-gradation of GP of Inspector of Posts for (short IP)

The OAs are filed in regard to upgradation of Grade pay (short GP) of the Asst. Post of Post Offices for short (ASP ) to Rs.4800 and that of the Supdt. of Post offices for short SP) to Rs.5400 w.e.f 1.1.2006 consequent to the up-gradation of GP of Inspector of Posts for (short IP) from 1.1.2006 by the respondents. The relief sought being identical from the same respondents a common order is passed in respect of both the OAs.

3. Brief facts of the case are that the applicants were appointed as Inspectors of Posts on various dates in the Dept. of Posts for short DOP) and further promoted as Asst. Supdt. of Posts and Supdt. of Post Offices on seniority basis. As on the date of implementation of the 6'ʰ CPC, the applicants were working as IP, ASP & SP respectively and some of them have retired in different grades referred to. After around 11 years from the date of implementation of 6ᵗʰ CPC, DOP issued a memo dated 24.10.2017 with the approval of the Ministry of Finance lfor short MOV vide Inter

Departmental note lfor short I.D note) dated 18.10.2017, upgrading the grade pay of IP from Rs.4200 to Rs.4600 with retrospective effect from 1.1.2006. Consequentially the grade pays of the promotional posts of ASP & SP were not augmented, despite 6'ʰ CPC recommendations having been accepted by the Govt. of India for short GOD. Aggrieved over the same, the OA is filed.

4. The contentions of the applicant are that the OM dated 24.10.2017 issued by the respondents is not in consonance with para 7.6.14 of the 6ᵗʰ CPC report. The Grade pay for short GP) was enhanced.

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