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Why the Governor J&K has announced scrapping of Group Medical Insurance Policy ?
The Group Medical Insurance Policy for Government employees, and some others also, proposed a few months back has always been under issues. Right from its inception, issues were raised about its hefty implementation, high and compulsory premium etc. Although it did seem a shady deal, but nobody would have believed how easily it would be scrapped; … Read more
This scheme for J&K Govt Employees has caused suspicion
The governor’s administration in Jammu and Kashmir rolled out a group mediclaim health insurance scheme for employees, pensioners and accredited journalists, on 20 September, reported PTI. However, the mediclaim policy is tied to Anil Ambani’s Reliance General Insurance Company, the report said, adding that the annual premium on the scheme was Rs 8,777 for employees and … Read more
6 Things to Know About State Govt’s Mediclaim Insurance for State Employees & Pensioners
State government has gifted its employees with an unexpected gift. In a meeting of the State Administrative Council (SAC), was sanctioned the implementation of the group mediclaim insurance policy for all state government employees from October 1 this year. Here are a few quick facts to know: The scheme will also benefit employees of PSUs, … Read more
Five-day work week likely for State Government Employees
The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here yesterday under the chairmanship of Governor, N N Vohra accorded approval to the change in the working hours in Government offices to be operational from 01.11.2018. The decision was based on the recommendations of the Pay Committee on the implementation of 7th Pay Commission and in furtherance … Read more
Punctuality increased in Jammu & Kashmir Govt. offices after Biometric Attendance introduction
According to news reports, after stern implementation of biometric attendance systems in most government offices of J&K, employee punctuality and service delivery has improved drastically. For example, according to the General Administration Department, in the Civil Secretariat and some other offices, attendance has jumped from 45% to 80%. GAD reports also suggest that biometric time … Read more
Facts about the implementation of recommendations of the 7th pay commission in Jammu & Kashmir
J&K, otherwise the sleepy and disturbed state has got a reason to rejoice. Amid all tension and conflict has come a good news for the state government employees and pensioners. Here are some facts about the implementation of recommendations of the 7th pay commission in J&K: Jammu & Kashmir has become the first state in India … Read more
J&K becomes 1st state to implement 7th pay panel recommendations
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday decided to implement the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for its employees. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting in Jammu chaired by the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The Information Department said that government employees will receive the current month’s salary as per the revised rates. “All necessary notifications … Read more
DA hiked by 3%, arrears in cash; daily wagers’ remuneration up for Jammu and Kashmir Government employees
The State Government today ordered payment of 3% Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees and pensioners with effect from July 2017. According to an order issued by the Principal Secretary Finance, Navin Kumar Choudhary with the release of 3% Dearness Allowance the revised rate of DA applicable with effect from July 2017 would be 139%. … Read more
Here’s Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About SRO 202
SRO-202 is an order passed by the Governor NN Vohra, on June 30, 2015, which governs new state government recruits. It is made up of an entire set of rules which primarily puts any new recruit on probation for a period of 5 years on minimal salary, much lesser than the actual amount. SRO 202, … Read more
8 things you should know about Jammu and Kashmir government’s restriction on use of social media by govt. employees
Concerned over excessive engagement of employees on social media and its serious ramifications, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has put several restrictions on its use by amending Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees Conduct Rules. Even detailed guidelines have been issued for strict compliance by all. After thorough deliberations on all the aspects of use of … Read more
JK Government to regularise services of daily wage, casual workers
Jammu and Kashmir government has started the process of regularization of the daily wage workers engaged in various departments since 1994 after the Chief Minister announced regularisation of daily rated workers, the Sadr-e-Riyasat Ordinance (SRO) was issued today under which around 60,000 workers will be regularised. The SRO was signed on Wednesday. The daily rated … Read more
Class IV employee to wear uniform during duty in civil sectt Jammu & Kashmir
According to a government order, a five-member committee has been constituted for the purpose. The Director Codes will be the chairman of the committee while the Director Finance, General Administration Department; Joint Director, Resource, Finance Department; J&K Civil Secretariat Non-Gazetted Employees Union President; and J&K Lower Grade Employees Union president will be the members of … Read more
Insurance scheme for Jammu & Kashmir Government employees at Rs 359 premium
Each employee of Jammu and Kashmir government will get group personal accidental insurance of Rs 10 lakh against payment of an yearly premium of Rs 359.90. The government has accorded sanction to tie up for the insurance policy with Oriental Insurance Company Limited, an official spokesperson said. “The tie-up will be for one year commencing … Read more
Government has taken up the task of regularising the services of over one lakh workers
The state government has taken up the task of regularising the services of over one lakh workers engaged by the successive governments since 1994 in various departments.Officials say the number of these temporary workers, which was thought to be nearly 60,000, has been established to be 1,20,000 through Aadhaar-based biometric identification.“We had the notion that … Read more
DA hiked by 11% from Jan 2017 for State Government Employees
The dearness allowance (DA) hike for State government employees approved by the cabinet will be applicable from 1 January 2017. The State Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 11% hike in dearness allowance (DA) benefiting 4.8 lakh(approx.) State Government employees. “The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti approved the release of DA installment at … Read more