STAFF WELFARE BOARD MEETING DECISIONS

நம்முடைய இலாக்காவின்  STAFF WELFARE BOARD MEETING  கடந்த
16.05.2012 அன்று நடைபெற்றது. அதில் எடுக்கப் பட்ட முக்கிய முடிவுகள் உங்கள் பார்வைக்கு கீழே அளித்துள்ளோம் .

MINUTES OF THE 11TH MEETING OF POSTAL SERVICES STAFF WELFARE BOARD (PSSWB) HELD ON 16.05.12 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HON`BLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATION &IT (P).

                  D.G. Posts No. 1-01/2009-WL/Sports Dated 11.06.2012

A meeting of Postal Services Staff Welfare Board(PSSWB) was held on 16.05.2012 in Shri G.P. Roy Committee Room , Dak Bhawan, under the Chairmanship of Hon`ble Minister ofState for Communications & IT.

Secretary (Posts) , while welcoming the Hon`ble Chairman, explained in brief the various welfare schemes being run by the Department of Posts, with special reference to the initiatives recently taken in regard to Garmin Dak Sevaks. It was assured that the schemes would be run more efficiently under the guidance of the Chairman.

After the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board and the action report thereon, was confirmed by the Board, discussion on the agenda items began. During the deliberations of the meeting, the following decisions were taken:

1. Enhancement of powers of head of circle for grant of financial assistance in case of prolonged illness/major surgical operations to postal employees/Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time casual lbourers.

The following decisions were taking in this regard.

a) In case of Gramin Dak Sewaks, the limit of Rs. 5000/- which is being observed for grant of financial assistance for prolonged illness/ major surgical operations was raised to 10000/-.

b) All cases for grant for financial assistance under category (both regular employees as well as GDS) will be considered by a committee comprising of the CPMG, DPS and DAP.

2. Enhancement of immediate death relief of the family / dependents on the death of postal employees and Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time casual labourers.

- All other things remaining unchanged, it was decided to raise the amount of financial assistance payable to family/dependents of Postal Employees/GDSs /full time and part time casual labourers from the existing Rs.7000/- to Rs. 10000/- in case of death due to accident while on duty. 

3. Enhancement of financial assistance under Education Scheme: 

The following decisions were taken in this regard. 

a) It was decided to increase the existing amount of scholarships both for technical and non-technical courses by 25%.

b) It was agreed to increase the amount of book award to Gramin Dak Sevaks by 25%. However, the grant of book award to regular employees of he Department was dropped as this facility is now a component under CEA being granted for school education.

The issue of revision of pay ceiling for grant of Scholarship was also decided to be examined in the context of MTS where both husband and wife are working.

4. Introduction of scholarship for Post Graduation.

- It was decided to grant scholarship for all technical courses at Post Graduation level on par with under graduate courses.

5. Grant of award for outstanding performance of children of employees in the Public Examination for 10th Standard.

- The Board was informed that some of the education boards follow grading System in place of percentage of marks. Therefore, it was decided to examine the issue in the light of grade criterion fixed by various education boards, for which all Heads of Circles will be addressed.  

6 .Increase of grant of scholarship/Transport charges to handicapped/physically challenged and ward of Postal employees and GDS.

- It was decided to examine the revision of financial assistance being provided to physically challenged Postal Employees/GDS and physically challenged wards of employees, including GDS.

7. To increase Postal Hospital as there is no facility in CGHS Dispensaries for indoor treatment, OPD in evening shift on working days and Sundays/Holidays.

- The Board appreciated the view point of the Circle representatives about lack of adequate medical facilities being made available to the Postal Employees. The Board was informed that this matter also came up for consideration in the 10th Meeting of the Board and as a result thereof, the matter was taken up at the level of Hon`ble Minister with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The matter is being pursued and monitored very closely. 

8. Issue of Plastic Card/Smart Card to all employees /Pensioners for availing medical facilities irrespective of places/areas.

- The Chairman appreciated the suggestion and it was decided to start it in one or two Circles and based on their experience, it may be followed in other Circles also. The selection of circles will be finalized soon.

9. Annual Medical check up for those who are above 45 years of age.

- It was decided to have annual medical cheek up of employees of and above the age of 50 years. Suitable instructions in this regard will be issued to All Heads of Circles. 

10. For all Postal Colonies constitution and membership of RWAs should make compulsory so that P&T Colonies could be managed well. 

- The item was well taken by the Board and it was decided o issue suitable instructions to All Heads of Circles, taking into account the step taken by Rajasthan Circle in this regard. It was also decided to ensure membership of RWAs while issuing letters regarding allotment of quarters as also their continuation. 

11. Raising of the present limit for 500 KMS for Excursion Trip.

- The Board, after deliberations, agreed to raise the limit existing 500 Kms. to 700 Kms. for Excursion Trip. Further, not more than one Excursion Trip will be arranged in a year.