The issue of transfer posting of women employees in the central government was very hot in the past.
During the monsoon session, there was a question-and-answer on this issue in the Rajya Sabha. The government was asked what the government is doing regarding the rules of transfer and posting of women employees. Is she making any new transfer policy? How many women employees are currently working under the central government? And how many of these women are there who are away from home and family?Also Read: PM Kisan FPO Yojana: Government is giving Rs 15 lakh help to farmers, apply immediately; Know the process here
No new policy yet
On these questions, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that whatever transfers or appointments happen in the central government, they are in accordance with the existing terms and conditions. There is no change in these at the moment. Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has made transfer/posting rules for all central employees including women employees. All departments have their own guidelines, which are strictly followed.Also Read: Ration card holders are getting these big benefits with free ration for 4 months, just do this work soon
Two things to consider in transfer
The minister said that in this transfer protocol, the minimum tenure and rules made by the Civil Services Board are followed. Also, all the ministries and departments have made their transfer policy public so that all employees are aware of it.Also Read: These 4 zodiac signs are likely to benefit from the transit of Mercury in Virgo
Dearness allowance increased
Earlier, the central government had decided to reinstate Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central employees and pensioners with effect from July 1, 2021. Along with this, the rate of dearness allowance was increased from 17 percent to 28 percent. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur had informed that due to increase in DA and DR, an additional burden of Rs 34,401 crore is being put on the exchequer. Thakur said that 48.34 lakh central government employees and 65.26 lakh pensioners have benefited from this step.Also Read: Participation in buy back offer will give risk free returns of up to 38%
Will not get any dues
In view of the Covid 19 pandemic, the government had stopped 3 additional installments of DA and DR. These installments were due from January 1, 2020, July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021. The official handle of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) tweeted that no arrears would be paid for the period from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
11 percent increase in allowance
The government has decided to increase the DA for central employees and DR for pensioners with effect from July 1, a statement said. Under this, an increase of 11 percent has been made on the basic pay / pension at the existing rate of 17 percent.
