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Monday, August 5, 2019
DEFENCE ORDNANCE FACTORIES CORPORATIZATION / PRIVATIZATION & VRS SCHEME FOR EMPLOYEES ....
More autonomy for OFB under planned corporatisation but job security to go --
The Centre wishes to restructure the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to perform on the lines of global giants like Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. Amidst growing discontent among employees of the 41 ordnance factories across the country against plans by the government of India to corporatise the Kolkata-based OFB, TOI gets access to a document that outlines the plans for the future.
The Centre wishes to restructure the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to perform on the lines of global giants like Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. Amidst growing discontent among employees of the 41 ordnance factories across the country against plans by the government of India to corporatise the Kolkata-based OFB, TOI gets access to a document that outlines the plans for the future.
While this restructuring will result in greater autonomy and lesser government control for the OFB Corporation, there will be a big question mark on job security. While the government of India (GoI) will pay the salaries and other emoluments for the first five years after corporatisation, the Corporation will have to earn enough to bear these costs thereafter. Those with more than 15 years of service left won’t be entitled to pension and the government will also fund a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for employees.
“All existing employees and officers of OFB will be on deputation for five years to OFB Corporation. Salaries and perks as per existing rules with increase in DA from time to time and 7th CPC recommendations and other emoluments may be given till next five years. All employees will be given 5 years extra benefit for exercising the VRS Option. That means any employee with 15 years of service as on the date of formation of Corporation can get full pensionary benefits. VRS scheme would be funded by GOI,” the document states.
So far as funds are concerned, working capital for the next five years will be provided by the department of defence production (DDP) as a one-time corpus fund. Capital investment for ongoing and sanctioned projects will also be provided.
According to the plan, the OFB at the board level will be given the status of a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and will perform as a holding company with the freedom to reorganise the ordnance factories and other units under its control. This internal restructuring will be examined by a reputed external consultant. OFB will also be allowed to forge partnerships with the private sector as per the ministry of defence’s approved policy. It may also forge joint ventures (JVs) with 49% equity of the government of India.
“While the OFB chairman will be given suitable representation in defence procurement and the defence procurement board, the corporation shall have the mandate to foray into allied business like Homeland Security and Space-based Warfare. All assets will be owned by OFB Corporation and it shall be free to offer its employees and board of directors an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP),” it has been stated.
OFB will continue to receive orders from the country’s security forces on a nomination basis for products it now supplies and for new ones for which it is the designated agency. For make and buy and make category products, OFB will be granted a special preference of 15% above L1 price. In case of losses, the Centre shall support OFB by way of loan for 30% of the total shortfall and by way of equity investment for balance 70% of the amount. The government will also take care of liabilities like pension arising out of the current serving employees. The government will ensure that there is no political interference in the functioning of the OFB and will provide sovereign guarantee for raising of loans. Government orders shall also cease to be applicable to OFB unless the same is considered appropriate by OFB.
“Principle of empowerment requires that OFB should be allowed to take decisions in a business-like manner and is accountable for its performance. At the same time ministry should not interfere with the functioning of OFB,” the document states.
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No. Confdn/Genl/2016-19 Dated – 01.08.2019
CIRCULAR
To
1. All National Secretariat Members.
2. All Affiliated organisations
3. All State/District C-O-Cs.
CONFEDERATION’S CALL FOR NATIONWIDE PROTEST AND STRUGGLE
* Scrap New contributory Pension Scheme (NPS). Restore old defined benefit pension scheme (OPS). Guarantee 50% of the last pay drawn as minimum pension.
* Honour assurances given by Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA Leaders on 30-06-2016. Increase Minimum Pay and Fitment formula. Stop the proposed move to modify the existing time-tested methodology for calculation of Minimum Wage. Grant Option-I parity recommended by 7th CPC to all Central Govt. Pensioners.
* Stop corporatisation/privatisation of Railways, Defence and Postal Departments. Withdraw closure orders of Govt. of India Printing Presses.
* Fill up all six lakhs vacant posts in Central Govt. Departments within a time frame.
* Regularise Gramin Dak Sevaks and Casual/Contract Workers.
* Withdraw the anti-worker Labour/Wage codes and other anti-worker labour reforms.
* Scrap draconian FR56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.
* Settle 10 points charter of demands of Confederation.
PROGRAMME OF ACTION
1st Phase - 05-09-2019 (5th September 2019, Thursday)
Submission of Memorandum with charter of demands to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Heads of all Departments. Copy of the Memorandum to be submitted to all Head of Offices at State/District level holding mass demonstrations.
2nd Phase - 15-10-2019 (15th October 2019, Tuesday):
Mass Dharna in front of all important offices and at all major centres at State/District level.
Dear Comrades,
National Secretariat meeting of the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers held at New Delhi on 04-07-2019, after reviewing the entire scenario prevailing in the Central Government Employees sector, has decided to organise phased programme of action for settlement of the long pending demands of the Central Government Employees and Pensioners. The “Big Bang” neo-liberal reforms that are being unleashed by the BJP-led NDA Government has seriously jeopardised the job security, wage security, social security and Trade Unon rights of the Central Govt. employees and other sections of workers in general.
Our efforts to organise joint programme of action of all Central Govt. employees (including Railways and Defence) under the banner of NJCA has not yielded positive response from the dominant leadership of the NJCA. All the Defence employees Federations have joined together and given notice to Govt. for one month long definite strike from 20-08-2019 to 19-09-2019 demanding withdrawal of the move to corporatise/privatise Ordnance Factories. Eventhough the major Railway Federations viz; AIRF & NFIR has not yet given call for serious agitational programmes against the proposed move of the Government to Corporatise/Privatise Railway Production Units (Coach factories etc.), closure of Railway Printing Presses and introduction of private passenger trains in selected routes through Public Private Partnership (PPP), all other Unions/Associations like All India Loco-Running Staff Association (AILRSA), Guard Council, Dakshin Railway Employees Union (DREU) etc. had already given call for nationwide agitational programmes. All the Central Trade Unions (except BMS) has also given call for joint protest demonstrations and Rallies against the anti-worker labour law reforms and privatisation spree of the Modi Government. Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers, being a part of the mainstream of the working class of our country, shall join all the programmes announced by the Central Trade Unions. Further National Secretariat has decided to extend full support and solidarity to the struggles of Railway, Defence, BSNL employees and the agitational programmes conducted by the affiliates of Confederation.
Confederation calls upon all the Affiliated organisations and State/District level C-O-Cs to organise the above mentioned two phased agitational programmes on 5th September 2019 and 15th October, 2019 and conduct campaign programmes among all Central Govt. employees to educate them on the impending dangers of the neo-liberal reforms vigorously pursued by the NDA Govt. and be ready to jumb into higher form of trade union action, if situation warrants. Wide publicity may be given through print, electronic and social media. Confederation’s 10 point charter of demands is enclosed to this circular. Next course of action will be decided by the next National Secretariat meeting scheduled to be held in October/November 2019. Copy of the memorandum to be submitted to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 05-09-2019 will be published in the Confederation website. Copies of the same may be submitted to all Head of Departments and Head of Offices at All India/State/District level by the affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CONFEDERATION:
Next National Conference of the Confederation of Central Govt. employees & workers will be held at NAGPUR (Maharashtra) on 07-02-2020 and 08-02-2020 (7th and 8th February, 2020, Friday & Saturday). Delegate fee per head is fixed as Rs.1000/- (Rs. One thousand only). C-O-C, Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, Nagpur will be hosting the National Conference. Preparations for the successful conduct of the Conference already commenced by C-O-C, Nagpur. Contact Number - Com: Nilesh Nasare, General Secretary, C-O-C, Nagpur & All India Organising Secretary, Confederation CHQ - Mob: 09850354898. Women’s Sub Committee of the Confederation will be re-constituted in the Conference and New Office bearers will be elected. All Affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are requested to ensure maximum participation of delegates/visitors including maximum number of lady comrades. Names and Mobile numbers of delegates/visitors attending the National Conference should be intimated to Reception Committee on or before 31-12-2019.
NUMBER OF DELEGATES AND QUOTA REMITTANCE:
Number of eligible delegates of each Affiliated Organisation and C-O-C will be decided based on the quota remitted for the three year period ending 31-03-2019. Com Vrigu Bhattacharjee, Financial Secretary, Confederation CHQ (Mob: 09868520926) will be publishing the details of quota remitted and dues shortly. All affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are requested to clear full quota dues for the period ending 31-3-2019 on or before 30-11-2019 (30th November 2019) and ensure full representation of delegates in the Conference.
2019 SEPTEMBER 19th - 51st ANNIVERSARY DAY OF 1968 SEPTEMBER 19th CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES HISTORIC ONE DAY STRIKE - OBSERVE AS “MARTYRS DAY”
2019 September 19th is the 51st Anniversary day of historic 1968 September 19th one day All India Strike of Central Govt. Employees demanding Need Based Minimum wage and 100% Neutralisation of DA. Govt. has unleashed brutal force of Military, CRPF and Police and as a result, 17 comrades lost their lives in Police firing, lathi charge etc. About 40000 employees were suspended and dismissed. Thousands of leaders and workers jailed. Thousands suffered due to severe punishments and vindictive transfers. Recognition of all Federations and Unions participated in the strike was withdrawn and Govt. sponsored organisations were given recognition. Confederation National Secretariat calls upon all Affiliated organisastions and C-O-Cs to observe 19th September 2019 as “Martyrs Day” remembering those valiant fighters who laid down their life for the posterity. Gate meetings, flag hoisting, slogan shouting and honouring martyrs by erecting martyrs columns etc. may be organised. Last year we have celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1968 September 19th strike, throughout the country in a most befitting manner.
Fraternally yours,
M. Krishnan,
Secretary General,
Confederation.
Mob: 09447068125
Email: mkrihnan6854@gmail.com
Enclosures: Charter of Demands.
10 POINTS CHARTER OF DEMANDS OF CONFEDERATION
1. Scrap New Contributory Pension scheme (NPS). Restore Old defined benefit Pension Scheme (OPS) to all employees. Guarantee 50% of the last pay drawn as Minimum Pension.
2. Honour assurance given by Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA leaders on 30-06-2016. Increase Minimum Pay and Fitment formula. Withdraw the proposed move to modify the existing time-tested methodology for calculation of Minimum wage. Grant HRA arrears from 01-01-2016. Withdraw “Very Good” bench mark for MACP, Grant promotional heirarchy and date of effect from 01-01-2006. Grant Option-I parity recommended by 7th CPC to all Central Govt. Pensioners. Settle all anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation.
3. Stop corporatisation/privatisation of Railways, Defence and Postal Departments. Withdraw closure orders of Govt. of India Printing Presses. Stop proposed move to close down Salt Department. Stop closure of Govt. establishments and outsourcing.
4. Fill up all six lakhs vacant posts in the Central Government Departments in a time bound manner. Reintroduce Regional Recruitment for Group B & C posts.
5. (a) Regularisation of Gramin Dak Sevaks and grant of Civil servant status. Implement remaining positive recommendations of Kamalesh Chandra Committee report.
(b) Regularise all casual and contract workers including those joined on or after 01-09-1993.
6. Ensure equal pay for equal work for all. Remove disparity in pay scales between Central Secretariat staff and similarly placed staff working in field units of various departments.
7. Implement 7th CPC Wage Revision and Pension revision of remaining Autonomous bodies. Ensure payment of arrears without further delay. Grant Bonus to Autonomous body employees pending from 2016-17 onwards.
8. Remove 5% condition imposed on compassionate appointments. Grant appointment in all eligible cases.
9. Grant five time bound promotions to all Group B & C employees. Complete Cadre Review in all departments within a time-frame.
10. (a) Withdraw the anti-worker wage/labour codes and other anti-worker Labour reforms. Stop attack on trade union rights. Ensure prompt functioning of various negotiating forums under the JCM Scheme at all levels.
(b) Withdraw the draconian FR 56 (j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension Rules 1972.
Thursday, August 1, 2019
On 7.8.2019 AIPRPA gives total support to P-4 NFPE !
Day long DHARNA before Chief PMG offices all over india !
One of the major demands is speedy implementation of 3050-4590 scale from 1.1.96 to Postman / Mailguard cadre ! For both serving employees and retired!
* All Divisions should depute Pensioners to Circle Headquarters on 7.8.2019 Dharna!
* No division should absent in Circle level Dharna!
*_Mobilize - Go with AIPRPA banners and flags!
* Please send report to CHQ without fail about efforts organised!
KR GS AIPRPA
One of the major demands is speedy implementation of 3050-4590 scale from 1.1.96 to Postman / Mailguard cadre ! For both serving employees and retired!
* All Divisions should depute Pensioners to Circle Headquarters on 7.8.2019 Dharna!
* No division should absent in Circle level Dharna!
*_Mobilize - Go with AIPRPA banners and flags!
* Please send report to CHQ without fail about efforts organised!
KR GS AIPRPA
31st MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTARY AGENCIES (SCOVA) UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HONOURABLE MOS (PP)- INTIMATION REGARDING DATE, TIME AND VENUE.REG (Click the link below to view)
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS MUST LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN DIGITAL INDIA-RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
Posted On: 31 JUL 2019 4:00PM
The annual Heads of Circles Conference held at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir from 29th to 31stJuly 2019 adopted a 100 Days Action Plan and a five-year vision to align the Department of Posts with the Prime Minister’s “New India” initiative.
The important decisions taken during the conference with participants from across the country included:
- Leveraging the Digital network of 1.55 lakh Post offices, including 1.29 lakh in rural areas as infrastructure to support e-Commerce, e-Governance and financial inclusion in the country.
- Developing infrastructure to extend the reach of the e-Commerce industry to tier II & III town as well as to rural areas by investing in 190 parcel hubs, 80 Nodal Delivery Centers and a Pan India Road Transport Network.
- Facilitating SME led export industry by expanding the network of Foreign Post offices and offices of exchange where in-house customs clearance facility will be available.
- Partnership with Common Service Centre to provide a suite of citizen centric services such as banking, remittance, insurance, DBT, bill and tax payments etc at Post offices.
- Opening Passport Sewa Kendras in all aspirational districts of the country as per the mandate of MEA.
- Consolidation of the network of 13,352 Aadhaar enrollment and updation centres in Post offices introducing flexible timings for the convenience of customers.
- Conducting recruitment examinations in local languages to make the departmental and Gramin Dak Sevaks work force representative and more efficient.
- Converting the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) into a Small Finance Bank (SFB) to provide micro credit at the doorsteps to individuals and SME’s.
- Targeting the milestone of one crore accounts for IPPB in 100 days.
- Restructuring the Postal Life Insurance and Rural Postal Life Insurance business of the Department into a fully regulated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) registered as a company as per the requirement of IRDA.
The resolve of the Department to support the Prime Minister’s “New India” initiative was applauded by Minister of Communications,Shri Ravi Shankar Prashadin his address to the officers over a video conference. The Minister urged the officers of the Department at all levels to think to reform and perform in order to transform. In particular, he asked the Heads of Circles to leverage technology to strengthen Digital India by adopting Artificial intelligence, IOT and Cloud computing for citizen centric services. The many start-ups coming up in the country are the plus points of the nation that need to be supported and harnessed by the Postal service. Most importantly, he urged the Department to tap the rising demand for e-Commerce in rural and semi- urban India by fast tracking the access of e-Commerce participants to this emerging segment. In his concluding remarks, the Minister recalled the powerful use of the “Letter” by Mahatma Gandhi and suggested that as mark of the association of the Postal Department with the Father of the Nation, the Department should pay an appropriate tribute to him on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary on 2nd October, 2019. SNC (Release ID: 1580841) Visitor Counter : 249
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