7th Pay commission-key points Analysis Withholding of Annual Increments As per Para 5.1.46 of the report of 7th Pay commission accepted by Government: Withholding of annual increments in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark either for MACP or a regular promotion within the first 20 years of their service.… Read More »
Trial of Talgo Train The trials with Talgo Coaches started with effect from 24.05.2016. The trials on main line track have been completed. The trials on Rajdhani track are under progress. The main features of Talgo Coaches are:- (i) Natural tilting leading to higher speed on curves. (ii) Independent Axle-less wheels. (iii) Lightweight Aluminium body… Read More »
Impact of Ban on 2000 CC Diesel Cars The interim ban on sale of new Diesel Cars of 2000 cc and above in the National Capital Region (NCR) has been directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 16th December 2015. Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India has submitted an affidavit to Hon’ble… Read More »
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Bhatinda The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of a new AIIMS at Bhatinda in Punjab under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The institution shall have a hospital with capacity of 750 beds which will include Emergency/Trauma… Read More »
Cabinet approves Policy for award of Waterfront and associated land to port dependent industries in major ports The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Policy for award of waterfront and associated land to port dependent industries in major ports and its operationalization. The Policy will result in uniformity… Read More »
Cabinet approves abolition of Separate Guidelines for establishing Joint Venture Companies by Defence PSUs The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved abolition of existing “Guidelines for establishing Joint Venture Companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)”. These guidelines which were notified in February, 2012 will not be required for… Read More »
Social security agreement (SSA) with Japan: The SSA between India and Japan (signed in November 2012) has entered into force, and is effective 1 October 2016. Read a July 2016 report of KPMG
Ministry of Finance issues Gazette Notification relating to 7th Pay Commission Recommendations The Ministry of Finance has issued Gazette Notification with regard to 7th Pay Commission Recommendations. For more details, please see. Resolution on Cabinet Decision Revised Pay Rules 2016
New Solid Waste Management Rules Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has comprehensively revised and notified Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rule in April, 2016 in supersession of the Municipal Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. As per these rules, the bulk generators of waste like State and Central government organizations, railways, airports, ports, defence… Read More »
Corruption – Free Defence Deals Capital Procurement of defence equipment from Indian and foreign vendors is progressed as per provisions of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). The new DPP which has come into effect from 01.4.2016 incorporates provisions to ensure the highest degree of probity, public accountability, transparency, fair completion and level playing field. The… Read More »