The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi today has approved the revision in the wage structure and allowances of
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts.
The revision in the wage structure would entail an estimated
expenditure of Rs 1257.75 crore (Non-recurring expenditure - Rs 860.95 crore
and Recurring expenditure of Rs.396.80 crore) during 2018-19.
3.07 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks will be benefitted by this wage
revision.
Details:
- Time
Related Continuity allowance (TRCA) structure and slabs have been
rationalised. The total GDSs have been brought under two categories
viz. Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and other than Branch Postmasters namely
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPMs).
- The
present 11 TRCA slabs will be merged into only three TRCA Slabs with two
levels each for BPMs and other than BPMs.
- Introduction
of new Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) will be as below:
Minimum TRCA of two types of proposed categories of GDSs
as per working hours / levels
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S.No.
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Category
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Minimum TRCA for 4 Hours / Level 1
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Minimum TRCA for 5 Hours / Level 2
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1
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BPM
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Rs. 12000/-
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Rs. 14500/-
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2
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ABPM/Dak Sevaks
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Rs. 10000/-
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Rs. 12000/-
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- Dearness
Allowance will continue to be paid as a separate component, and also
revised from time to time whenever it is revised for Central Government
Servants.
- It is
decided to continue the calculation of the ex-gratia bonus by applying the
calculation ceiling of Rs.7000 as basic TRCA + DA till such time a new
scheme is devised.
- Arrears
for the period 1.1.2016 to the date of implementation will be paid by
increasing the basic TRCA drawn during the period by a factor of 2.57. The
arrears will be paid in one instalment.
- vii.
Annual increase at the rate of 3% and the same may be given on 1st January
or 1st July of every year as the case may be based on the one time written
request of GDSs.
- A new
Risk and hardship Allowance has been introduced. Other allowances Viz.
Office maintenance allowance, Combined duty allowance, Cash conveyance
charges, Cycle maintenance allowance, Boat allowance and Fixed Stationery
Charges have been revised.
Implementation strategy and targets:
The revision would result in improving the wages, allowances
and discharge benefits of Gramin Dak Sevaks resulting in providing efficient
& cost-effective basic postal facilities in the rural area. The proposed
increased emoluments will enable him to improve his socio-economic standing.
Impact:
The Branch Post Offices are the fulcrum for provision of
Communications and financial services in the village and are located in remote
areas. The Post Master has to deal with large sums while making payments to
customers; hence accountability is already built into his work. The enhanced
remuneration will increase the sense of responsibility. Moreover, with the roll
out of the India Post Payment Bank (IPPB), the CDS network is expected to play
a key role in the process of financial inclusion of the rural population.
Background:
The Extra Departmental system in the Department of Posts was
established more than150 years ago to provide basic, economical and efficient
postal services in the rural areas where there was no justification for
engaging full time regular employees. One Lakh Twenty-Nine Thousand Three
Hundred forty-six (1,29,346) Extra-departmental Branch post offices are
primarily manned by Gramin Dak Sevak Branch Postmasters. In addition, Gramin
Dak Sevaks other than Branch Postmasters are also working in Branch, Sub and
Head Post offices. The main features of the engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks are
that they work for part time ranging from 3 to 5 hours per day and supplement their
income from other vocations so as to have adequate means of livelihood for
themselves and their families. They remain in service up to the age of 65
years.
Courtesy: pib.nic.in
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