Retention of GPRA to an allottee on Technical resignation from Central Government Service
PLI- To become the first choice insurer in India.
e-Postal Life Insurance. Some of the key process changes that will take place are mentioned below:
Every Head Office will have an attached Circle Processing Center. (CPCs) wherein all types of functions relating to servicing of policies will take place. Around 809 Central Processing Centers (CPCs) would be set up.· Policy service requests can now be submitted through multiple channels like online, Post Office, CPCs and customer call center ·
Any type of customer related query can be resolved by calling at the call center · Hand held device will be an interaction channel for customers for transactions such as payment of premiums, query, grievance, policy service request, request for an agent etc.·Introduction of a system which will help in managing all the agents like disbursement of their commissions, performance tracking etc. · Introduction of a system which will help in identifying potential customers. ·
Provide Insurance cover to large rural population, while minimizing the cost of operations· Enhanced quality of service being offered to the customers · Develop a fully integrated life insurance platform to enable efficient and cost effective service to existing and new customers · Become the first choice insurer for all the eligible customers in the country · PLI/RPLI implementation seeks to meet the following objectives:
PLI/RPLI will provide the following benefits: Enable DoP employees to do all work relating to PLI/ RPLI like ‐ issue of ·policy documents, collection of premium, disbursement of loan, payment of Provide robust data driven decision making, as MIS can be extracted from anywhere· Process streamlining and faster application processing will increase efficiency in operations. ·claims etc. through one integrated software.
· Employees satisfaction due to simpler and automated processes · Better manpower utilization. · Automated claims management and renewal notices · Better customer service / Lesser grievance.
Every Head Office will have an attached Circle Processing Center. (CPCs) wherein all types of functions relating to servicing of policies will take place. Around 809 Central Processing Centers (CPCs) would be set up.· Policy service requests can now be submitted through multiple channels like online, Post Office, CPCs and customer call center ·
Any type of customer related query can be resolved by calling at the call center · Hand held device will be an interaction channel for customers for transactions such as payment of premiums, query, grievance, policy service request, request for an agent etc.·Introduction of a system which will help in managing all the agents like disbursement of their commissions, performance tracking etc. · Introduction of a system which will help in identifying potential customers. ·
PLI/RPLI will provide the following benefits: Enable DoP employees to do all work relating to PLI/ RPLI like ‐ issue of ·policy documents, collection of premium, disbursement of loan, payment of Provide robust data driven decision making, as MIS can be extracted from anywhere· Process streamlining and faster application processing will increase efficiency in operations. ·claims etc. through one integrated software.
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Prasar Bharati Recruitment 2014 – 50 Newsreader-cum-Translator (Indian Languages) Posts:
Prasar Bharati has released notification for recruitment of 50 Newsreader-cum-Translator (Indian Languages) vacancies in Assamese, Bengali, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil & Urdu languages for engaging on monthly contractual assignment basis in News Services Division, All India Radio, New Delhi. Eligible candidates can send their aplications on or before 28-07-2014. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process and how to apply are given below…
Prasar Bharati Vacancy Details: Total No of Posts: 50
Name of the Post: Newsreader-cum-TranslatorName of the Category:
1. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Assamese): 03 Posts
2. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Bengali): 05 Posts
3. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Dogri): 03 Posts
4. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Gujarati): 04 Posts
5. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Hindi): 09 Posts
6. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Kashmiri): 03 Posts
7. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Malayalam): 04 Posts
8. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Marathi): 03 Posts
9. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Nepali): 04 Posts
10. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Oriya): 02 Posts
11. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Punjabi): 02 Posts
12. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Sanskrit): 01 Post
13. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Tamil): 06 Posts
14. Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu): 01 Posts
Age limit: Candidates age limit shall not be less than 21 years and not more than 45 years as on 30-06-2014.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should be Graduate with English and Graduate conversant with the respective Indian language applied for as may be required for the job and having suitable voice to read bulletins. Candidates must also possess Typing Speed of 35 w.p.m. in English and must be familiar with Computer Applications.
Selection Process: Candidate would be selected based on their performance in written examination and audition/ voice test and interview.
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay the a non-refundable processing fee of Rs.300/- for General Category candidates and Rs. 225/- for SC/ST/OBC category candidates in the form of Bank Draft drawn from any nationalised Bank in favour of Director General (News), AIR, New Delhi payable at New Delhi.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can send their applications in the prescribed format along with application fee, enclosed in an envelope super scribed with the Application for News reader-cum-translator (Indian Languages) in NSD, AIR to be engaged on contract basis”, should reach the Inspector of Accounts, News Services Division, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001 on or before 28-07-2014.
Last Date for Submission of Applications: 28-07-2014.
For more details regarding age limit, educational qualification, selection process and how to apply and other, click on the following link….
Government to continue with MNREGA scheme
Noting that there are variations in demand for work under MNREGA, Government today said it would continue with the rural job scheme.
The Government also informed Rajya Sabha that an action plan has been formulated to improve the implementation of MNREGA.
"There are variations in demand for work under the scheme year to year, depending on seasonal factors, but there is no steady decline. The wage employment provided has increased from 218.76 crore person days in 2011-12 to 219.72 crore person days in 2013-14," Minister of State for Rural Development Upendra Kushwaha said in a written statement.
Asked whether the government plans to continue with the MNREGA, which is a demand driven programme, he said, "Yes".
The Minister said the demand for work itself is influenced by various factors such as rainfall pattern, availability of alternative and remunerative employment opportunities outsideMNREGA and prevailing unskilled wage rates.
Announcing the action plan to improve implementation of the programme, the Government said it includes improving quality of assets by better planning and technical supervision, greater facility for taking up larger and durable assets, including convergence with other departments.
To reduce delays in payment of wages under MNREGA, a system of payment of compensation for such delays was brought in Para 29 of Schedule II of the Act and the states have been advised to ensure compliance with this provision, the Minister said.
The government said states have been asked to universalise operationalisation of electronic Fund Management System to ensure smooth flow of funds from states to wage seekers and to eliminate delays in payment of wages.
The states have also been asked to implement social audits more vigorously to control irregularities in implementation.
Kushwaha also said the states have been asked to put in place an ombudsman in every district to hear and resolve grievances.
Finance ministry wants taxman not to harass taxpayers
The finance ministry is expected to ask senior tax officials to ensure that there is no "harassment" of taxpayers and the department adheres to the government's promise of providing a non-adversarial tax regime.
Chief commissioners of Income Tax department will brainstorm with finance minister Arun Jaitely and other senior officials of the ministry as the government gets down to the task of implementing measures to revamp the tax administration set up in the country.
"The general view is that there should be no harassment of taxpayers whether they are individuals or companies. There should not be any perception that the department is unnecessarily going after individuals or companies," said a senior government official, who did not wish to be identified.
"There is a perception that some steps taken by the department are leading to harassment of taxpayers. We need to build enough safeguards to ensure that field formations are sensitized on this issue," said the official.
The revenue authorities will keep a close watch and will take stern action if officers are found to be pursuing cases only with the objective of "harassment."
The FM and tax authorities are also expected to prepare the strategy for mopping up revenues against the backdrop of a sluggish economic situation.
But sources said the main theme of the discussions will be to ensure that a taxpayer friendly image is built by the department and there is a marked shift from the strategy pursued earlier.
The Narendra Modi government has vowed to end what it calls "tax terrorism" and "uncertainty" pursued by the previous UPA coalition. In its manifesto, the BJP had highlighted the need for a tax policy road map so that people are aware of the future and plan accordingly. It had promised to provide a non adversarial and conducive tax environment.
In the Union Budget for 2014-15 presented by Jaitley, the government has taken several steps to revamp the tax department's role and resolve some of the controversial measures undertaken by the UPA government.
Jiatley had announced a series of steps to clear the air on the retrospective taxes and has proposed setting up of a panel to interact with trade and industry on a regular basis to ascertain where clarity on tax laws is required.
Source:-The Economic Times
How Can I Succeed
Once a person asked Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, what is the the secret of Success. Socrates thought for a moment and then told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning.
When the water got up to their necks, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The man struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him under water until he started turning blue.
The young man struggled hard and finally managed to get up. The first thing he did was to gasp and take a deep breath.
Socrates asked, “What did you want the most when you were under the water?”
The man replied “Air”.
Socrates said: “That’s the most secret to success. When you want success as badly as you want air, you will get it. There is no other secret”.
Moral of the story:
A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishments. Just like a small fire cannot give much heat, a weak desire cannot produce great results.
So friends, exams are approaching fast and you should be devoted to your preparation with complete focus on exams. Success will surely come to you. All the best!
Current Affairs : July 2014- First Week
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July 2014- First Week
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1) Which state Government on 30 June 2014 declared Camel as the State animal?
Ans. Rajasthan
2) Which Indian became World Number 1 pistol shooter in the men's 10m air pistol category in the latest rankings released by the International Shooting Federation (ISSF) on 1 July 2014?
Ans. Jitu Rai
3) Which country on 30 June 2014 became the first country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind and visually impaired?
Ans. India
4) Indian Railways on 3 July 2014 successfully conducted a trial run of a semi-high-speed train to make travel faster between which route?
Ans. Delhi and Agra
5) Name the Governor of Goa who resigned on 4 July 2014?
Ans. Bharat Vir Wanchoo
6) Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, on 4 July 2014 dedicated 25 km-long Katra-Udhampur railway line to the nation in which state?
Ans. Jammu and Kashmir
7) DY Patil, the Governor of Bihar, on 4 July 2014 assumed the additional charge of which state as the acting Governor following the resignation of M K Narayanan?
Ans. West Bengal
8) Which Bollywood actor was conferred with top French civilian award Knight of the Legion of Honor on 1 July 2014?
Ans. Shah Rukh Khan
Note: The Knight of the Legion of Honor was presented to him by the French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in Mumbai. The award was presented for his outstanding contribution to cultural diversity across the world.
9) Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on 1 July 2014 notified ............... Wildlife Sanctuary as Tiger Reserve making it the 47th Tiger Reserve of India?
Ans. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
Note: It will be the sixth Tiger Reserve of Maharashtra. The approval aimed at strengthening the conservation efforts of the national animal.
10) Which day was observed in India on 1 July every year?
Ans. National Doctors’ Day
Note: The day is observed to honour legendary physician, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy whose birth and death anniversary falls on the same day.
11) Name the former President of France who was on 2 July 2014 charged with corruption and influence peddling?
Ans. Nicolas Sarkozy
12) Who became the first female four-star admiral in US Navy on 1 July 2014?
Ans. Michelle Howard
Note: She is the first women admiral in 236 year old history of US Navy.
13) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 July 2014 approved the inclusion of onion and potato under the purview of stock holding limits under which act?
Ans. Essential Commodities Act 1955
Note: The inclusion will remain in force for a year.
14) Who was sworn-in as Governor of Chhattisgarh at Raj Bhawan, Raipur on 2 July 2014?
Ans. Ram Naresh Yadav
15) President Pranab Mukherjee on 1 July 2014 joined Twitter with the handle?
Ans. @RashtrapatiBhvn
Note: He is the first serving president of India to join Twitter.
16) A Special Air India flight carrying 46 Indian nurses and 137 others from Erbil in Kurdistan, Iraq arrived in Kerala on 5 July 214 following attack of ISIL jihadist militants in Iraq. Expand ISIL?
Ans. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
17) Who was elected as Chairman of the 40-member Telangana Legislative Council (LC) on 2 July 2014?
Ans. Swamy Goud of Telangana Rashtriya Samiti party
18) Union Government on 3 July 2014 introduced four new vaccines as part of UIP programme. Expand UIP?
Ans. Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)
19) Which country on 3 July 2014 issued multiple entry visas for short term stay to Indians?
Ans. Japan
20) First Aid Post was launched on 2 June 2014 at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi by?
Ans. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare
Note: Smriti Irani, the Union Minister for Human Resources Development was also present.
21) The third edition of Ladakh International Film Festival (LIFF) was held at which place from 27 June to 29 June 2014?
Ans. Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
22) Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj concluded her three-day visit to Bangladesh on 27 June 2014. During the visit, she met the top leadership of Bangladesh. Name the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
Ans. Abdul Hamid and Sheikh Hasina
23) Who won the 2014 Liberty Medal given by the National Constitution Centrein Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, US on 30 June 2014?
Ans. Malala Yousafzai
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Introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
STATEMENT AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 45 REGARDING CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST FOR ANSWER ON 09.07.2014.
(a) and (b): The Civil Services Examination (CSE) consists of two parts. In the first part, there is a preliminary examination and those who clear this examination are eligible for taking the main examination. Certain changes were introduced in the preliminary part with effect from CSE-2011. Till CSE-2010, for the Preliminary Examination, there was one paper of General Studies, which carried 150 marks, and a second Paper carrying 300 marks where the candidate had the option to choose one out of 23 optional Papers. Under the revised pattern there is a common platform of testing the candidates and there are two papers each carrying 200 marks for the Preliminary Examination. The details are at Annexure-I.
ANNEXURE-I
From Civil Services Examination- 2011, Preliminary Examination would consist of Paper I and Paper II. The syllabus and pattern of the Preliminary Examination would be as under:
(Paper I) (200 Marks) Duration: Two hrs
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography- Physical, Social, economic geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General Issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science.
(Paper II) (200 Marks) Duration: Two hrs
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level) and Data Interpretation (Graphs, charts, tables, data sufficiency etc.) (Class X level)
- English Language comprehension skills (Class X level)
Further, certain changes were given effect to in the main part with effect from CSE-2013. The details are at Annexure-II.
ANNEXURE-II
Item No.
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System of CSE (Main) which was in operation till CSE-2012
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System of CSE (Main) which has come in to effect from CSE-2013
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Language Paper I: One of the Indian Languages to be selected from 8th Schedule of the Constitution (of Matriculation Level) of 300 marks of qualifying nature [Not compulsory for candidates hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim]
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Paper I of Earlier system retained with same provisions. Status quo ante retained.
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Language Paper II: English language of Matriculation Level of 300 marks of qualifying nature
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Paper II of Earlier system retained with same provisions. Status quo ante retained.
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Essay Paper III: Essay of 200 marks with an Option to answer in any of the languages included in 8th Schedule of the Constitution or English
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The Paper-III on Essay would now carry 250 marks with an option to answer in any of the languages included in 8th Schedule of the Constitution or English.
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General Studies Paper IV & V: There used to be two papers of General Studies of 300 marks each. The subject of paper-I included components such as, History of Modern India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Constitution of India and Indian Polity and Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance. Paper-II included component such as India and the World, India’s Economic Interaction with the World, Development in the Field of Science & technology, IT and Space, International Affairs and Institutions and Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams.
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Now there would be four papers of General Studies of 250 marks each. The components of the subjects of the papers are the following: -
Paper-I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society).
Paper-II(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Paper-III(Technology, Economic Development, Bio Diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Paper-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
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Optional Papers VI, VII, VIII and IX:There used to be two optional subject containing four papers of 300 marks each. The candidate had to choose any TWO subjects to be selected from list a list of 25 core subjects and literature of 30 languages, which made the total to 55 optional.
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Now there would be one optional subject containing two papers of 250 marks each. A candidate has to choose any ONE optional subject to be selected from list of 25 core subjects and literatures of 22 languages, included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution and English.
Six Foreign languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Persian and Russian) and Pali have been deleted from the then existing list of Literatures of Languages.
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Personality Test/Interview: There used to be a Personality Test/Interview for 300 marks.
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In the revised system there would be a Personality Test/Interview for 275 marks.
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Total Marks: 2300
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Total Marks: 2025
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Medium of Examination: Candidates had the option to answer all the question paper, except the language papers viz., Papers I and II above, in any one of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution or in English.
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There is no change in this regard.
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The Government has not brought out any changes by way of introducing a paper named CSAT in the CSE.
(c): The medium of writing answers are relevant for CSE (Main) only. Answers for questions in preliminary are to be given in the form of shading of circles in Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheets. The question papers being mostly bilingual, it can be concluded that the preliminary examination is language neutral. Therefore, candidates taking preliminary examination cannot be grouped into Hindi or other medium.
(d) and (e): Do not arise.
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Details of Lok Sabha Q&A:-
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 45
ANSWERED ON 09.07.2014
CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST
45 . Shri SUNIL KUMAR SINGH
ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL
ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL
Will the Minister of PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has recently brought out certain changes in the Civil Services Examination including the introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the introduction of CSAT has reportedly led to drop in the pass percentage of candidates opting Hindi medium;
(d) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of successful candidates in the said examinations who had opted English and Hindi medium and their relative pass percentage during the last three years and the current year; and
(e) the details of the corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure equal opportunity for Hindi medium candidates viz. a viz. English medium candidates in the said examination?
ANSWER
Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. (As above)
Source of Annuxre
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. (As above)
Source of Annuxre
Transfers & Postings in ASP Cadre in Hyderabad and City Regions
A.Hyderabad City Region :
1. Sri S.Venkatsai ASP RO Hyd. posted as ASP (Uniforms ) PSD Hyd. vice Sri S.Prasadrao transferred.
2. Sri NSS Ramakrishna ASRM RMS "Z" Dn. Hyd is posted as ASP (Mktg) C.O vice Sri PB Srinivas transferred to PSD Hyd as ASP (Bags).
( CO memo no ST/92-1/2014 dated 14.07.2014)
B.Hyderabad Region :
1.Sri. T.Ramaiah, IP, RMS 'Z'Dn., on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP (R),Nizamabad Dn.
2. Smt. M.Lakshmi Madhavi,IP, PSD, Hyderabad on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP (INV) % PMG, Hyderabad.
3. Sri. G. Niranjan, IP, Kamareddy on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP, Nizamabad North Sub division.
4. Sri. Ch. Balaswamy, appointed ASP, Parakala sub division is now posted as ASP (Hq) Suryapet Dn.
5. Sri. Aleem, appointed ASP(R),Nizamabad is now posted as ASP, Parakala sub division.
6. Sri.Y. Venkateswarlu, appointed ASP (Hq), Suryapet Dn. is now posted as ASRM, Kazipet RMS.
( CO memo no ST/92-1/2014 dated 14.07.2014)
B.Hyderabad Region :
1.Sri. T.Ramaiah, IP, RMS 'Z'Dn., on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP (R),Nizamabad Dn.
2. Smt. M.Lakshmi Madhavi,IP, PSD, Hyderabad on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP (INV) % PMG, Hyderabad.
3. Sri. G. Niranjan, IP, Kamareddy on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP, Nizamabad North Sub division.
4. Sri. Ch. Balaswamy, appointed ASP, Parakala sub division is now posted as ASP (Hq) Suryapet Dn.
5. Sri. Aleem, appointed ASP(R),Nizamabad is now posted as ASP, Parakala sub division.
6. Sri.Y. Venkateswarlu, appointed ASP (Hq), Suryapet Dn. is now posted as ASRM, Kazipet RMS.
CLEAN & GREEN DRIVE in Post Offices
Sunday is Holiday and a day to relax for many of us, but not for our CPMG. CPMG is in his usual brisk on sunday getting the old records and unserviceable items weeded out on the spot during his visit to HRO and O/O SRM, YDn Vijayawada as a part of ongoing Drive on cleanliness initiated by the PMO office and Postal Directorate.
It is high time for all of the employees of India post to keep their surroundings and offices neat and clean by weeding out the old records and unserviceable items immediately to present a pleasant look of their own offices within their limitations.
It is high time for all of the employees of India post to keep their surroundings and offices neat and clean by weeding out the old records and unserviceable items immediately to present a pleasant look of their own offices within their limitations.
