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  1. Indian

    Dearness Allowance (DA) Increase 4%, Now allowances will also increase after DA reaches 50%

    Dearness Allowance (DA) Increase When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and salary components will be increased, as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. These allowances include: House Rent Allowance Children Education Allowance Special Allowance for Child Care Hostel Subsidy TA on Transfer...
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    Punjab Amalgamated Fund (PAF) Schemes

    S No. Scheme Amount 1 SSB Coaching 3000/- 2 Paraplegic ESM - Addition / Alteration of Bathroom 20,000/- once in life time 3 PMT/CET 4000/- 4 Blind ESM/widow 1500/- per month 5 Sewing/Embroidery Training Scheme in Hoshiarpur Distt. 50,000/- per year 6 Handicapped Wards - Disability...
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    Redressal of Grievances of ESM/ Widow in Punjab

    BACKGROUND The Ex-servicemen after spending 15-20 years in the Army are out of touch with civil environment and not accustomed to the conditions prevailing in the civil society. With personal experience, it is felt that the Ex-servicemen and widows normally face following types of problems in...
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    War jagir from Punjab Government

    Benefit Rs.1200/- P.A upto 30.09.2004 Rs.5000/- P.A. w.e.f 01.10.2004 Rs.10000/- P.A. w.e.f 28.06.2013 Eligibility Father or where the father is dead to the mother:- Whose only son or child. Whose only two sons or two children. Whose three sons or more children is/are serving or has/have...
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    Tubewell connection to all Ex-servicemen/Widows (Pensioner or Non Pensioner) from Punjab Government

    Type of Benefit For availing priority benefit in connection with getting Tube well Connection Eligibility All Ex-servicemen/Widows (Pensioner or Non Pensioner) are eligible Documents Required An Application (Format as Annexure ). A photo copy of Discharge Certificate. A photo copy...
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    Apply Grant for Daughter's marriage from Punjab Government

    DAUGHTER'S MARRIAGE Eligibility Application on specific Performa attached as per Annexure I Photostat attested copy of Discharge Certificate Pension Certificate issued by PDA Documents Application on specific Performa attached as per Annexure I Photostat attested copy of Discharge Certificate...
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    Jobs to NOK of Martyrs from Punjab Government

    APPOINTMENTS OF HONOUR & GRATITUDE Recent Changes in H&G scheme Jobs can be reserved for minor children till 25 years of age. Four year time given for enhancement of Education to Veer Naris.
  8. Indian

    Ex-gratia Grant to NoK of Martyrs or disabled soldier from Punjab Government

    Married Martyrs Case Grant of Rs 55.00 Lakh is given to wife in case of Death Grant of Rs 40.00 Lakh is given to parents as additional relief Grant of Rs 5.00 Lakh is given to wife as Cash in lieu of Plot Total Grant Rs 1.00 Crore Un-married Martyrs Case Grant of Rs 95.00 Lakh is given to...
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    Sainik Rest Houses in Chandigarh

    DAILY ROOM CHARGES FOR SAINIK REST HOUSE CHANDIGARH THERE IS NO VARIATION IN ROOM RENT BEING CHARGED FROM OFFICERS ANDJCO/OR OF DEFENCE SERVICES FOR BOOKING ROOM AT SAINIK REST HOUSE CHANDIGARH. IT IS PROPOSED TO REDUCE CHARGES FOR JCOS/OR . CONTACT NO 9501258599 AND 0172-5071129 FOR BOOKING...
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    Sainik Rest House in Punjab

    Rate List Name of Sainik Rest Houses Category AC Rooms Air Cooled rooms Dormitory (1 Bed) (SAS Nagar) Mohali,Civilians Civilians 800 /- 450 /- 200 /- Govt Employees 700 /- 350 /- 150 /- Army 600 /- 300 /- 100 /- Amritsar, Bathinda,Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur...
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    Letter regarding ACP/MACP (Consolidated Guidelines/Instructions)

    INTRODUCTION OF MACP SCHEME 1. The Sixth Central Pay Commission recommended that Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) to be administered at 10, 20 and 30 years and the Seventh Central Pay Commission recommended that the MACP will continue as before. In the new Pay matrix, the...
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    Indian Navy & French Navy Staff Talks

    17th Indian Navy – French Navy Staff Talks 17th Indian Navy (IN) – French Navy (FN) Staff Talks was held from 06-07 Feb 24 at New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by RAdm Nirbhay Bapna, ACNS (FCI) and RAdm Jean Marc Durandau, Director International Engagements, FN. The Talks witnessed active...
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    Delivery of 25t Bollard Pull Tug, Mahabali first 25t Bollard Pull Tug On 02 Feb 2024 at NSRY (Kochi)

    Delivery of 25t Bollard Pull Tug, Mahabali first 25t Bollard Pull Tug On 02 Feb 2024 at NSRY (Kochi) 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Mahabali has been delivered to Indian Navy on 02 Feb 2024 in presence of Rear Admiral Subir Mukherjee, NM, ASY(Kochi). This Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in...
  14. Indian

    Annual Validation of ECHS Membership of Dependents by submission of Life Certificate and Eligibility Documents by Primary Beneficiaries

    A number of request have been received from ESM/Primary beneficiary wherein certain 64KB ECHS cards, have been blocked by the system as the Primary Beneficiary / ESM, has failed to upload documents to complete annual validation, inspite of availing Eligibility Extension provided on two occasions...
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    Application of CGHS rates for Cardiology Procedure, inclusion of new procedure and revision of rates of PET CT Scan

    1. Please refer GOI MoD (DoESW) letter No 22D(10)/2023/(WE)/D(Res-l) dt 01 Feb 2024 (copy enclosed). 2. The revised rates for Cardiology procedures, inclusion of new procedures and revision of rates of PET CT Scan promulgated by MoD will be applicable for ECHS at all RCs pan India w.e.f 01 Feb...
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    Documents are mandatory for uploading reimbursement claim

    Online Individual Reimbursement Claim Facility. A facility has been created to enable an ECHS beneficiary to upload all individual reimbursement claim directly on the BPA portal. Instructions are as follows:- Enter the 12 digit card number as mentioned on beneficiary/ dependent 64 KB ECHS...
  17. Indian

    Persons Not Eligible under ECHS

    Persons Not Eligible under ECHS Whole time NCC offrs who do not meet the twin conditions of being an ESM and in receipt of pension. Legally divorced spouse. Married and/or employed daughter/ and any child whose total monthly income from all sources in more than Rs 9000/- + DA pm thereon. Sons...
  18. Indian

    Timing of ECHS Polyclinics

    Timing of ECHS Polyclinics OPD - 0800hr to 1500hr. Admin work - 1500hr to 1600hr. Closed on Holidays & Sundays.
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    Registration / Procedure to apply for 64 KB ECHS Smart Card online

    Registration / Procedure to apply for 64 KB ECHS Smart Card online Visit https://echs.sourceinfosys.com/ register yourself and fill up the online application form followed by payment procedure under the correct category as per date of retirement / category of ESMs / Primary Beneficiaries...
  20. Indian

    ECHS Contribution for ESM

    ECHS Contribution Exemption from ECHS Contribution. The following persons are exempted from payment of ECHS contribution:- (a) War widows, war disabled pensioners/ BC and their dependents. (b) Pre 01 Jan 1996 Retirees Contribution and Entitlement. Ser Rank One time Contribution...
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