Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate for setting up of India Post Payments Bank

Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate for setting up of India Post Payments Bank

Boost to Banking Services at Post Offices across the country

Posted On: 29 AUG 2018 1:02PM by PIB Delhi

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for revision of the project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs. 800 crore to Rs. 1,435 crore.  The additional sum of Rs. 635 crore in the revised cost estimates is on account of Rs 400 crore for Technology Costs and Rs 235 crore for Human Resource Costs.

Details:

• IPPB services shall be available at 650 IPPB branches and 3250 Access Points from 1st September 2018 and in all 1.55 lakh post offices (Access Points) by December 2018.
• The project will generate new employment opportunity for about 3500 skilled banking professionals and other entities engaged in propagating financial literacy across the country.
• 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 will supplement Government's vision of "less cash" economy and at the same time promote both economic growth and financial inclusion.
• The robust IT architecture of IPPB has been built taking into consideration bank grade performance, fraud and risk mitigation standards and in line with the best practices from payments & banking domain. 

IPPB services:

The IPPB will provide bouquet of payments/financial services through its technology enabled solutions which will be distributed by the Department of Posts (DoP) employees/last mile agents transforming them from mail deliverer to harbinger of financial services.

The  IPPB shall pay incentive/commission to the last mile agents ( Postal Staff and Gramin Dak Sewaks) directly in their accounts for providing IPPB services so as to motivate them to promote IPP8 digital services to the customers.

A part of commission to be paid by IPPB to Department of Posts will be used for increasing the wherewithal of Post office

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Government to leverage the reach and trust of Post Offices to offer doorstep banking to the unbanked, through India Post Payments Bank

Ministry of Communications

“Government to leverage the reach and trust of Post Offices to offer doorstep banking to the unbanked, through India Post Payments Bank”: Manoj Sinha

Posted On: 29 AUG 2018 3:07PM by PIB Delhi

Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge), Shri Manoj Sinha today said that the launch of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will significantly augment the reach and impact of the banking sector in the country. Briefing the media here about the upcoming nation-wide launch of the IPPB by the Prime Minister on the 1st September, 2018, Shri Sinha said, the trusted Postman will now become a banker to millions of unbanked and under-banked Indians who have so far had no access to financial services. This launch will more than double the number of bank branches in the country – from the present 1.40 lakhs to more than 2.90 lakhs. Similarly, the number of rural branches in the country will increase from the current 49,000 to more than 1.75 lakhs.

The vision of IPPB is to build the most accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man, to spearhead the financial inclusion agenda of the Government. It will leverage the vast network of the Department of Posts, which covers every corner of the country with more than 300,000 Postmen and Grameen Dak Sewaks. This will enable IPPB to bridge the last-mile gap in banking services.

Shri Sinha said, on the day of the launch, IPPB will have 650 Branches and 3250 Access Points spread across the country. The bank will offer a range of products such as savings and current accounts, money transfer, direct benefit transfers, bill and utility payments, and enterprise and merchant payments. These products, and related services, will be offered across multiple channels (counter services, micro-ATM, mobile banking app, SMS and IVR), using the bank’s state-of-the-art technology platform. All the 1.55 lakh Post Offices in the country will be linked to the IPPB system by December 31, 2018.

IPPB has built a strong integrated model with the Department of Posts (DoP), under which Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account holders will be able to avail additional services provided by IPPB, by linking their accounts. Commenting on this, Shri A.N. Nanda, Secretary, DoP said – “The IPPB account will provide DoP customers with a complete bouquet of banking services which they have never experienced before.”

The Minister informed that the launch itself is slated to be a mega event. While the Prime Minister will be the Chief Guest at the nation-wide launch at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, simultaneous launch events will be held at all 650 branches and 3250 access points of IPPB across the country. Senior dignitaries of the Central and State Governments will grace these events with their presence.

“The upcoming launch of the IPPB will be another significant milestone in our Government’s endeavour to take the benefits of a rapidly developing India to the remotest corners of our country, ensuring that the benefits of the Government’s flagship programs such as Digital India flow to the last citizen standing in the queue of development, and our dream of financial inclusion becomes a reality for all”, concluded Shri Sinha.

Granting pay fixation at time of promotion to Inspector Posts on the basis of LDCE [Department of Posts]

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

(Personnel Division)

No. 20-27/2015-SPB-II

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi — 110 001

Dated: 20th August, 2018

To

All Head of Circles

All Head of Regions

Subject: Grant of benefit of pay fixation at time of promotion to Inspector Posts.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to say that references from various Circles are being received in Directorate seeking clarification on fixation of pay of the Postal Assistants, who have already been granted benefit of financial upgradation under MACP scheme, on their promotion as Inspector Posts on the basis of LDCE. Further, consequent upon upgradation of grade pay of Inspector Posts to Rs. 4600/- w.e.f. 01.01.2006, disparity in fixation of pay by different Circles has also been noticed by the Directorate while re-fixing pay of Inspector Posts posted in Directorate to the extent that in similar case some Circles have granted promotional increment to the officials who have been granted financial upgradation under MACPs, while others have not allowed, presumably invoking para 4 of Annexure I to MACP guidelines.

2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Establishment Division of Directorate and it has been decided to convey that Inspector Posts is not in a regular promotional hierarchy of Postal Assistant and they can become Inspector Posts only on attaining merit in Competitive As such, 3% fitment benefit should be allowed to officials at the time of fixation of pay on promotion to the post of Inspector (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) even after availing financial upgradation under MACP.

3. This may be brought to notice of all concerned.

Yours faithfully,

(G. Rajeev)

Director (SPN)

Department of Posts - Multi Tasking Staff Recruitment Rules, 2018 Order dated 27/08/2018 [Gazette Notification dated 67/08/2018]

Department of Posts - Multi Tasking Staff Recruitment Rules, 2018 Order dated 27/08/2018 [Gazette Notification dated 67/08/2018] 


Age: No upper age limit for GDS & Casual Labourers

Qualification: 10th Standard pass from a recognized Board

Quota :

50%  - Seniority cum fitness from GDS - with five years service - (cut off date :1st Jan)

25% - Direct recruitment by competitive examination - only from GDS - with 3 years of service

25% - Casual Labourers - by seniority cum fitness - with temporary status/full- time/part-time (no educational qualification required)

open recruitment : 18 to 25 years (relaxation to SC/ST/OBC)

For all details :

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FOR COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION

Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants - MoD Orders dt. 24.8.2018

Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants - MoD Orders dt. 24.8.2018
Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants for participation in sporting events and tournaments of National or International importance, in the 7th CPC Scenario-reg

No.30(13)/2007-D(P/S)
Government of India
Ministry of Posts

New Delhi, the 24th August, 2018

To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff

Subject: Grant of Special increment in the form of personal pay to Defence Service Personnel

Sir, I am directed to refer to Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Office Memorandum No.6/1.2017-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 11th June, 2018 on the above subject. The provisions of the said O.M. will mutatis-mutandis be applicable to Defence Service Personnel.

2. This issued with the concurrence of Defence (Finance) vide their Dy. No.319/AG/PD dated 23 August, 2018.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(T.D.Prashanth Rao)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India)

Source: https://mod.gov.in

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DoPT: Cadre Review proposals processed in DoPT upto 31st July 2018 

A. Approved by Cabinet - 28
B. Pending Proposals - 17
1. With Concerned Ministry - CRC meeting held and Cabinet approval pending - 9
2. With Cabinet Secretariat - Nil
3. With Department of Personnel & Training - 5
4. With Department of Expenditure - Nil
5. With Ministry concerned for clarifications - 3

Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in DoPT from

1st January, 2011 to 31st July, 2018

A. Approved by Cabinet

S.No.	Name of the Service	CRC* Meeting	Cabinet Approval
1	CPWD Central Engineering Service, Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service and Central Architecture Service	27/06/2011	03/01/2012
2	Military Engineering Services (Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Architect Cadre and Surveyor Cadre)	22/09/2011 and 23/01/2012	18/04/2013
3	Indian Revenue Service	19/02/2013 and GoM** on 29/04/2013	23/05/2013
4	Indian Radio Regulatory Service	19/02/2013	03/07/2013
5	Central Labour Service	19/02/2013	17/07/2013
6	Indian Customs & Central Excise	27/08/2013	05/12/2013
7	Indian Cost Accounts Service	29/10/2013	02/01/2014
8	Central Power Engineering Service	11/12/2013	13/05/2014
9	Indian Ordnance Factory Service	19/03/2014	29/10/2014
10	Indian Civil Accounts Service	17/07/2013	16/01/2015
11	Border Road Engineering Service	26/02/2015	07/04/2015
12	Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service	08/01/2015	06/05/2015
13	Indian Trade Service	06/05/2014	01/07/2015
14	Indian Statistical Service	24/06/2014	29/07/2015
15	Indian Skill Development Service	10/04/2015	07/10/2015
16	Indian Postal Service	28/12/2015	25/05/2016
17	Central Reserve Police Force	15/12/2015	29/06/2016
18	Indian Information Service	05/05/2016	24/08/2016
19	Border Security Force	29/06/2016	12/09/2016
20	Indian P & T Accounts and Finance Service	17/09/2015	27/10/2016
21	Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Indian Enterprise Development Service (IEDS)	28/12/2015	21/12/2016
22	Indian Telecom Service	06/10/2016	21/12/2016
23	Central Engineering Service (Roads)	25/04/2016	06/03/2017
24	Indian Naval Material Management Service	24/10/2013	22/06/2017
25	Indian Defence Accounts Service	09/09/2016	19/07/2017
26	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (Group 'A' Combatised)	19.7.2017	20.12.2017
27	Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)	15.05.2017	10.01.2018
28	Indian Petroleum and Explosive Safety Service (IPESS)	09.01.2017	02.05.2018

* CRC — Cadre Review Committee ** GoM — Group of Ministers 

B. Pending Proposals

SI. No.	Name of the Service	Status
1. With Concerned Ministry - CRC meeting held and Cabinet approval pending (9)
1	Indian Railways Personnel Service	Meeting of CRC was held on 19.04.2018. Approvals of MoS (PP) and FM have been obtained. MoR now has to take the approval of the Cabinet. Draft Cabinet Note has been moved by MoR
2	Indian Railways Traffic	-do-
3	Indian Indian Railways Stores Stores	-do-
4	Indian Railways Accounts Service	-do-
5	Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineers	-do-
6	Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers	-do-
7	Indian Railways Service of Engineers	-do-
8	Indian Railways Service of Signal Engineers	-do-
9	Railway Protection Force	The request of MoR to submit a revised proposal has been acceded to by DoPT. They have been advised to submit the revised proposal within a month.
2. With Cabinet Secretariat (0)
3. With Department of Personnel & Training (5)
10	Indian Defence Estate Service (IDES)	MoD was requested for certain clarifications. The same have been received. The proposal is under examination.
11	Indian P&T Building Works	Approval of Secretary (Exp) has been obtained. Note for CRC is being sent.
12	Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS)	DoE has raised certain clarifications. Reply of MoD has been received which is under examination.
13	Indian Ordnance Factories Health Services (IOFHS)	The approval of Secretary (Exp) obtained. Note for CRC is being prepared.
14	Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)	The proposal is under consideration.
4. With Department of Expenditure (0)
5. With Ministry concerned for clarifications (3)
15	Indian Economic Service	DEA has been requested for certain clarifications vide this Division's OM dated 10.07.2017. A DO reminder has been sent to DoEA on 15.05.2018. A subsequent DO reminder (at JS level) has been sent on 05.07.2018. The clarifications are yet to be received.
16	Indian Railway Medical Service (IRMS)	Proposal was found incomplete. MoR has been requested to send the complete proposal.
17	Central Health Service (CHS)	Proposal was found incomplete. MoFHW has been requested to send the complete proposal.

Note: A calender of cadre review has been issued vide OM No.I-11019/9/2018-CRD dated 25.05.2018. The name of the Service/Cadre along with the month by which cadre review proposal is required to be submitted to DoPT is mentioned in the Annexure. The aforesaid OM dated 25.05.2018 is available on the official website of DoPT i.e. www.dopt.gov.in (Link: Notifications - OMs & Orders – Cadre Review – Division – General Circulars) . The Cadre Controlling Authority may take immediate action for compliance.

Source: DoPT

IPPB - Meeting held with Hn'ble MoSC (I/C) on the launch of India Post Payments Bank

A Meeting was held with Hon'ble MoSc(I/C) on 07th Aug, 2018 on the simultaneous launch of India Post Payments Bank at 650 branches and 3250 Access Points in the Circles scheduled on 21th August, 2018.

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Age Relaxation for Defence Personnel by UPSC

Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen for appearing in Civil Services Exam

Ministry of Defence

Age Relaxation for Defence Personnel by UPSC

The policy on age relaxation applicable for ex-servicemen for appearing in Civil Services Exam (Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ Posts) is governed by ‘Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979’ as amended vide DoP&T Notification No. 36034/1/06-Estt.(SCT) dated 4th October, 2012. The following provisions have been made:-

For appointment to any vacancy in Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ services or posts filled by direct recruitment otherwise than on the result of an Open All India Competitive Examination, the upper age limit shall be relaxed by the length of military service increased by three years in the case of ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service Commissioned Officers.

For appointment to any vacancy in Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ services or posts filled by direct recruitment on the result of an All India Competitive Examination, the ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service Commissioned Officers who have rendered at least five years military service and have been released (i) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; or (ii) on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment, shall be allowed maximum relaxation of five years in the upper age limit.

The recruitment in armed forces are governed by their respective policies, rules including recruitment rules, orders on the subject.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Prasanna Acharya in Rajya Sabha today.

Source: PIB

SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVE FOR REGULARISING ABSENCE ON ACCOUNT OF BANDH ETC.

SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVE FOR REGULARISING ABSENCE ON ACCOUNT OF BANDH ETC.

While the Government may issue specific instructions regarding treatment of the period of absence of employees during any particular bandh, ordinary a Government servant may be granted special casual leave as explained below, if the competent authority is satisfied that the absence of the individual concerned was entirely due to reasons beyond his control, e.g. due to failure to transport, or disturbances or picketing or imposition of curfew etc. If the absence was due to failure of transport facilities, the special casual leave may be granted if the Government servants had to come from a distance or more 3 miles (5 kms.) to their places of duty. 

If the absence was due to picketing or disturbances or curfew, the special casual leave may be granted without insisting on the condition that the distance between the place of duty and residence of the Government servant should be more than 3 miles (5 Kms).

Special casual leave in these cases may be granted by the Head of the Department.

(DP&T OM No. 27/6/71-Estt(B), dated the 1st Nov. 1971

DP&T OM No. 28016/1/79-Estt(A), dated the 28th May,1979

DP&T OM No. 3011/(S)/87-Estt(B), dated the 16th Feb., 1987)

Lok Sabha Q & A dated 08 Aug 2018: Postal Services in the country - New Product, Revenue Earned and Proposal to increase the usage of Postal Service

a) the services provided/being provided by the Department of Posts in the country during the last three years along with the revenue earned/being earned therefrom, service-wise and year-wise;

(b) whether there has been a decline in the use of various postal services during the said period and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government proposes to take any steps to increase the usage of postal services in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of new postal services, if any, introduced/being introduced by the Government during the said period?