3.
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.
-
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/-.
-
All cases for grant for financial assistance under category (both regular
employees as well as GDSs)will be considered by a committee comprising of the
CPMG, DPS and DAP..
4.
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.
5.
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 mount 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.
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.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.
