Post Offices for Women

The objective for opening of all women post offices in the country is to lay focus on women’s empowerment and to achieve Departments objectives and mission to sustain its position as the largest postal network in the world. It is an effort to integrate gender equality and women’s empowerment for good governance by ensuring that women employees working at various levels in the Department have a real voice in the decision making of the Department as well as have a role in the management of post offices in the country. The all women post offices are the post office where all employees are women and they have been given the responsibility of managing the events of the post offices. This is done with a view to promote leadership and managerial qualities in women employees of the Department. These post offices are opened in major cities and at present 34 all women post offices are functioning in the country. These post offices are functioning within the postal network of the Department in the country and not a separate set up of post offices. 

Besides this, from customers’ perspective, Post Offices offer products and services like small savings, postal life insurance and other mail related products which are used by the common man. All Women Post Office offers a secured environment to our woman customers from all strata of society to transact postal business with a level of comfort and familiarity with women employees of the Department. 

This information was given by Dr. Smt. Killi Kruparani, Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

Source : PIB

Extension of Jurisdiction of CAT

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Project Arrow Guide - PDF file

What is DET? 
DET is ‘Data Extraction Tool’ which extracts data from various modules viz., 
1. Point of Sale 2. Postman 3. SpeedNet 4. Despatch 5. Sanchay post etc., 
from the post office server and transmitted to central server daily. Based on the data received from post office, scoring is calculated and performance is evaluated. 

What is required for successful implementation of DET?
All modules of Meghdoot i.e., point of sale, postman, despatch, SpeedNet, Sub accounts, treasury, sanchay post online, are to be operated correctly and shift end /day end done properly.

Daily Work Flow at Project Arrow Post offices

Day Begin Sequence 

Day End Sequence 

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POST BANK OF INDIA SANS POSTAL EMPLOYEES

POST BANK OF INDIA SANS POSTAL EMPLOYEES
It seems that the Post Bank of India (PBI) may become a reality in the near future. For the last more than fifteen years we have been told about the Post Bank and even the Parliamentary standing committee on Communications & IT has repeatedly demanded the Government for commencing Post bank. Several attempts have been made, but the Finance Ministry always took a negative stand, for one reason or the other. Majority of the bank managements including nationalized banks have been opposing the entry of the Postal department into commercial banking. The reason is obvious. They foresee a potential threat to their existence once Post Bank enters into their field and during the course of time the Post Bank may become one of the biggest Bank.

Post Bank of India will be an independent entity, separate from the current operations of small savings schemes being carried out by the Department of Posts on behalf of Ministry of Finance. Department has accordingly submitted an application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 28.06.2013 seeking banking license subject to necessary cabinet approval. RBI has said that new banks will have to set up at least three branches in villages with a population of less than 10000, for each branch they establish in other areas. Although Post Bank does not intend to open a bank in every Post office, the plan is to meet the financial inclusion goal through these Post offices. India Post had 1,54,822 Post offices across the country as on 31.03.2013, the largest for any department in the world, and close to 90% of them – 1,39,086 – are in rural India. This is more than four times the number of rural branches run by India’s Banks put together. According to plan prepared by Ernst & Young, India Post will become Post Bank of India’s banking correspondent. PBI will use Post office infrastructure but very frugally. Carefully done PBI can be a game – changer in rural areas.

India post is among 26 applicants that sought banking licenses from RBI. India Post has to develop the standards to meet RBI guidelines. In its guidelines for new banking licenses announced on 22nd February 2013, RBI required applicants to prove their eligibility on several fronts – from promoter holding to past experience to business plans. The minimum capital required by the applicants for license is Rs. 500 crores and foreign share holding in the new banks is capped at 49% for the first five years. The new banks have to be set up under a non-operative Financial Holding company (NOFHC). They also have to maintain minimum capital adequacy ratio – the ratio of risk weighed assets, a measure of financial strength of the bank – of 19 % for the first three years. New banks also need to list their shares within three years of starting operations.

The main argument put forward by those opposing the Post Bank is that Postal department has no experience when it comes to giving credit (loans). Department has only been taking deposits till now. Sanctioning and disbursing of credit needs an entirely different aptitude. India Post has no specialized experience in the business. It is reported that unlike many believe, the Post Bank of India will be a completely new entity with no legacies of a government department and very little to do with its parent department, except using some of its network. It will have an independent Board. Separate recruitment has been planned to have specialised banking staff. Of course, the Post Bank will be a subsidiary organisation of India Post, which need to be registered as a public sector Bank and Government equity in this new entity could be diluted. Whatever reforms and regulations Government implements in Nationalised Banking sector will be fully applicable to Post Bank of India also.

There are many talented and qualified Postal employees who want to switch over to the Post bank and to work as employees under the Post Bank. The reports that separate recruitment will be made for the Post Bank has cast shadow upon their hope to work in the Post Bank. NFPE demands that the existing Postal employees who want to switch over to the Post Bank shall be given chance to exercise option and if need be a trade test to assess their capability can also be conducted before selection. Selected officials can be imparted with intensive training in commercial banking business. In any case 100% open market direct recruitment is an injustice to those talented Postal employees who may not be able to apply for open recruitment due to age factor etc. we urge upon the Postal Board and Finance Ministry to give due consideration to this aspect, before the new Bank is rolled out.

Source : http://nfpe.blogspot.com/

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE CHECKED BY SUB DIVISIONAL HEADS DURING THEIR VISIT TO SUB OFFICE

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE CHECKED BY SUB DIVISIONAL HEADS DURING THEIR VISIT TO SUB POST OFFICE.

MAILS AND PROJECT ARROW

1. Mail in deposit – check the remarks given by Postman on deposit mail, arrange delivery of mail by contacting the addressees over phone, if possible.

2. Check whether mail has been date stamped before delivery?

3. Check the quantity of stamping and take appropriate action to improve the quality of stamping.

4. Check whether opening of mail bags is done properly. Check whether unpaid, missent and deliverable mails are segregated properly.

5. Check % of RTS mail. Check % of missent mail and take action to improve the % of RTS and missent. Check that RFD targets are being achieved by the SO (in case of project arrow office)

6. Check the returns from Postman and satisfy yourself that Postman has taken all efforts to deliver the mail.

7. Check whether “Unpaid Taxation Register”, “Bag Opening Register” are maintained properly.

8. Check whether Due Mail and Sorting List is on records and whether it requires any changes?

ACCOUNTS

9. Check whether Memo of Authorized balances is on records and does it require any changes? If so review and get it reissued.

10. Check whether SO is having stock of Postage stamps and stationery as authorized in Consolidated Memo of Authorized Balances?

11. Check whether SO is supplying the stamps and stationery to BOs as per Memo of Authorized Balances and whether any BO is having the stock of stamps less than the authorization. If so, get the supply made by SO immediately.

12. Check whether stock of IPOs is being replenished by the HO as per Memo of IPOs sold. Check whether SO is having stock of IPOs as per authorization.

SAVINGS BANK AND CBS

13. Check whether signature scanning is completed.

14. Check whether stock of NSCs is available at SO as per authorization and SO is having sufficient stock of NSCs of small denominations.

15. Check whether staff on the counter is aware about the target of SO and he/she is making all efforts for opening of new accounts against closed one and issue of certificates against discharged one.

16. Check whether the stock of Passbooks is available with SO commensurate with target allotted to SO.

17. Check what is the ratio for closure to open accounts of the SO. Try to improve the ratio by opening of 4 accounts against each closed account.

18. Check the Minus Balance cases status and take appropriate action.

19. Check the SBCO objection status and take appropriate action.

20. Check the status for data migration from SO to HO.

OTHER POINTS

21. Check the position of targets and achievements of SO for various types of targets.

22. Check whether drill cloth of the stamp pads has been changed and quality of stamping is good.

23. Check whether the current and old record has been kept properly and neatly.

24. Check whether the deposit mail is kept in custody properly.

25. Check the general cleanliness of the SO to see that the SO is in presentable condition.

TECHNOLOGY

26. Check whether the SPM and the staff working on computers is having the knowledge about departmental software.

27. All modules are being used by the SO and proper manner.

28. All communications are being done by the SO properly and timely.

29. Whether the stock of items shown in system and actual stock held by the SO are matching. If not, get it rectified.

30. Check whether all PCs and printers are working properly.

Source : IPASP MAH

Your Cell Phone can give you Cancer

Mobile is an inseparable part of our life. We are completely dependent on our mobile phones and everyone has it, even school children. 

We are pretty sure that most of us are Nomophobiacs at least till some extent. You may have read reports that this tiny, super functional gadget can be life threatening, but is it the truth? There are reports that radiation can even turn your brain into an omelette. We did a little research and got you some factual answers.

Radiation from your mobile?

Yes! Radiation is present from mobile phone in the form of electromagnetic waves. Through a particular radio frequency on these electromagnetic waves, you are able to make and receive calls. The radiation emission is present in small amounts from your mobile as these emissions are of short range waves.

Radiation absorption

Small amount of radio waves emitted from your mobile is absorbed by the body. According to Wikipedia - the maximum power output from a mobile phone is regulated by the mobile phone standard. In most systems the mobile and the base station check reception quality, signal strength and the power level. It is increased or decreased automatically within a certain span to accommodate different situations - when you are inside or outside the building or vehicle.

The rate at which energy is absorbed by the human body is measured by the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). SAR data for specific mobile phones, along with other useful information, can be found directly on manufacturers' websites.

Effects by mobile radiation

The effects can be of two types - thermal and non-thermal.

Thermal effects

One of the most common effects by electromagnetic waves is dielectric heating. When a person uses a cell phone, most of the heating effect will occur at the surface of the head. 

This heating can increase your head temperature by a fraction of a degree. However this heat is less than the heat obtained by sunlight. The blood circulation isn't affected much, as the brain's blood circulation is capable enough to deal with excess heat, but the cornea of the eyes is not accustomed to a lot of heat.

Non-thermal effects

The communications procedure used by mobile phones often result in low-frequency pulse from the carrier signal.

"Non-thermal effects" could be reinterpreted as a normal cellular response to an increase in temperature. This heat can activate several messenger system, gene expression and production of heat shock protein in order to defend the cell against stress caused by heat.

According to a study conducted by The Journal of the American Medical Association - exposure to radio frequency signal waves within parts of the brain closest to the cell phone antenna resulted in increased levels of glucose metabolism.

In non-thermal effects, following problems can be seen.

- Blood-brain barrier effects

- Cancer

- Cognitive effects

- Electromagnetic hypersensitivity like tingling sensation in the skin of the head, headache, dizziness, loss of mental attention etc.

- Sleep disorders

- Behavioural effects

Reduce the effect of phone radiation

In order to lower the effects of mobile phone radiation follow these simple steps:

Keep some distance 

Behind every phone packaging, in fine prints most of the mobile brands recommend to keep your cell at least 10millimeters away from your body. Learn to maintain some distance with your tiny buddy. It may sound difficult but it is not impossible.

Weak signal is bad

Cell phones release more radio frequency radiation when the signal is low. That means, if your signal is low avoid using your cell phone to prevent unnecessary harm.

Choose hands-free headsets

Always choose hands-free headsets, as it will help to reduce the radiation emissions to the brain.

Switch sides

Change hands (and ears) frequently while talking on your cell phone to limit the amount of exposure to one side of your head. 

Use speakers to dial numbers

The radiofrequency radiation is strongest when your phone is attempting to place a call, so hold it away from your head until you hear someone pick up.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

ഒരു ലക്ഷം പേരുമായി സെക്‌സ്-പോളണ്ടിലെ വാര്‍സ്വോവില്‍ താമസിക്കുന്ന 21കാരി യുവതി അനിയ ലൈസ്വെസ്‌കയ്ക്കാണ്

20 മിനിറ്റ് വെച്ച് ഒരു ലക്ഷം പേരുമായി ലൈംഗികബന്ധത്തിലേര്‍പ്പെടണം എന്നാഗ്രഹവുമായി ഒരു യുവതി

ഇതിനെ ഒടുക്കത്തെ ആഗ്രഹമായി കരുതുന്നവര്‍ ഉണ്ടാകാം. എന്തായാലും ഈ യുവതിയുടെ ആഗ്രഹം നടന്നു കാണാന്‍ യുവതി മാത്രം ഒരുങ്ങിയാല്‍ പോര, മറിച്ച് ഒരു ലക്ഷത്തോളം പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ അതിനു തയ്യാറാവണം എന്നതാണ് അതിനു കാരണം. പോളണ്ടിലെ വാര്‍സ്വോവില്‍ താമസിക്കുന്ന 21കാരി യുവതി അനിയ ലൈസ്വെസ്‌കയ്ക്കാണ് ഈ വിചിത്രമായ ആഗ്രഹം. സംഭവം എന്തെന്നോ? 20 മിനിറ്റ് വെച്ച് ഒരു ലക്ഷം പേരുമായി ലൈംഗികബന്ധത്തിലേര്‍പ്പെടണം എന്നതാണ് ഈ യുവതിയുടെ ആഗ്രഹം.
കേട്ടിട്ട് യുവതിക്ക് മുഴുവട്ടാണോ എന്ന് ചിന്തിക്കുന്നവര്‍ കാണും. ഒരു ലക്ഷം തികയ്ക്കുക എന്ന ലക്ഷ്യത്തിനായി പ്രത്യേക ഫെയ്‌സ്ബുക്ക് പേജും വെബ്‌സൈറ്റും അനിയ തുടങ്ങിക്കഴിഞ്ഞു. ചുരുങ്ങിയ നാളുകള്‍ക്കകം പതിനായിരത്തിലധികം ലൈക്കുകളും അന്യയുടെ പേജിന് ലഭിച്ചു.
‘ഒരു ലക്ഷം പേരുമായി സെക്‌സ്’ എന്ന അനിയയുടെ മാരത്തോണ്‍ കഴിഞ്ഞ മാസമാണ് ആരംഭിച്ചത്. ഇതിനകം തന്നെ അനിയ 284 പുരുഷന്മാരുമായി ബന്ധത്തില്‍ ഏര്‍പ്പെട്ടത്രേ. ഇങ്ങനെ ഒക്കെ ആണെങ്കിലും അനിയയുടെ കാമുകന്‍ ഇവളെ വിട്ടുപോയിട്ടില്ല എന്നതാണ് ഏറ്റവും അതിശയകരമായ കാര്യം. ഇങ്ങനെ ഒരു ലക്ഷം പേരുമായി ബന്ധത്തില്‍ ഏര്‍പ്പെട്ട റെക്കോര്‍ഡ്‌ അനിയക്ക് സ്വന്തം പേരിലാക്കാം എന്ന് വിചാരിക്കേണ്ട. കാരണം ഗിന്നസ് റെക്കോഡ് ബുക്കിലേക്ക് ഒരിക്കലും ലൈംഗികതയുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട റെക്കോഡുകള്‍ സ്വീകരിക്കുന്നതല്ല എന്നതാണ് അതിനു കാരണം.
വാര്‍ത്ത‍ വായിച്ചു വിമാനം കയറാന്‍ ഓടേണ്ട. പോളണ്ടില്‍ നിന്നോ യൂറോപ്പില്‍ നിന്നോ ഉള്ള പുരുഷന്മാരെയാണ് തനിക്ക് ആവശ്യമെന്ന് അനിയ പറയുന്നത്.

Sources:Bookokam

Aadhaar Card as Address Proof

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified that the Aadhaar Card is a valid proof for opening of a bank account under the Know Your Customer (KYC) scheme. 

RBI vide its circular dated 28.09.2011 has advised banks to accept the Aadhar letter issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) as an officially valid document for opening bank accounts without any limitations applicable to small accounts. Further, the RBI has also advised the banks vide its circular dated 10.12.2012 that if the address provided by the account holder is the same as that on Aadhaar letter, it may be accepted as a proof of both identity and address. 

This was stated by Shri Namo Narain Meena, MoS in the Ministry of Finance in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

Source :  PIB (Release ID :98474)

RTI Online Web Portal launched today at New Delhi

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office Shri V Narayanasamy has said that rtionline web portal is another milestone in the regime of RTI that will further promote participation of our citizens in the process of governance and policy making decisions of the Government.Speaking at the launch of the portal in New Delhi today he said though presently this facility has been provided to Central Ministries, DoPT will consider extending this facility to the subordinate and attached offices of Central Government also. The Minister also appealed to the State Governments to consider developing similar facility of filing online RTI applications. Referring to the RTI Act as one of the biggest achievements of our democracy, Shri Narayansamy said that it has empowered the citizenry in an unprecedented manner to participate in nation building by promoting transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. 

The rtionline web portal has been developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) at the initiative of Department of Personnel and Training. The url of this portal is https://rtionline.gov.in.

This is a facility for the Indian Citizens to file RTI applications online and first appeals and also to make online payment of RTI fees. The prescribed fees can be paid through Internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks as well as by Credit/Debit cards of Visa/Master, through the payment gateway of SBI linked to this site.This facility is available for all the Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India. 

This system provides for online reply of RTI applications/ first appeals, though reply could be sent by regular post also. This system works as RTI MIS also. The details of RTI applications received through post could also be entered into this system. The citizens can also check the real time status of their RTI applications/first appeals filed online. 

Source : PIB