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Interesting Facts About India

India! Located in the continent of Asia, it is one of the oldest civilizations known to man. This article discusses some of the more amazing facts about India, so sit back and enjoy...

 Albert Einstein: 'We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.'

Mark Twain: 'India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.'

Romain Rolland: (French Scholar) 'If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.'

Hu Shih: (Former Ambassador of China to USA) 'India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.'

There are so many facts about India, that it is impossible to write or read about them in a day. It would take a lifetime. But let's try and look at the important facts and statistics, and also some of the interesting facts about this diverse and amazing country.

Fast Facts about India

Topic	Fact/Statistic
Name	India (Republic of India), (Bharat), (Hindustan).
Location	20 00 N, 77 00 E.
Capital	New Delhi
States	28
Union Territories	7
Area	3.3 million sq. kms.
Population	1.15 billion
Business Capital	Mumbai (earlier known as Bombay)
Main Religions	Hinduism (81%), Islam (13%), Christianity (2%), Sikhism (2%), Others (2%)
National Emblem	Lion
Literacy Rate	65.5%
National Animal	Tiger
National Bird	Peacock
National Flower	Lotus
National Tree	Banyan
National Fruit	Mango
National Currency	Rupee
National Sport	Hockey

World Records

Category	Record
Longest Fingernails	Shridhar Chillal, Pune - Maharashtra
Oldest Prime Minister	Morarji Desai (81 yrs.),1977 - 1979
Longest Beard	Shamsher Singh (1.83m), Punjab - 1997
Longest Hair	Hoo Sateow (5.15m), 1997
Most Worms Eaten	C. Manoharan, ate 200 earthworms in 30 seconds
Hair Donation	6.5 million people, Tirupati – 1999
Largest Employer	Indian Railways - 1 million employees
Highest Bridge	Baily Bridge (5,602 meters), Ladakh
Biggest Wedding Banquet	V.N. Sudhakaran weds N. Sathyalakshmi, 150,000 guests (1995)
Highest Cricket ODI Partnership	331, by Sachin Tendulkar (186 not out) and Rahul Dravid (153) - 1999
Relay Song	210 people sang a word of a song turn by turn and finished the complete song
World’s Largest Film Studio	Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
Most Forward-Thinking Rail Traveler	Fakhruddin Takulla traveled from Mumbai to New Delhi in 2000, using a ticket he has purchased in 1973

Amazing Facts about India

·                     India has derived its name from the River Indus, and the early settlers here lived in the valleys around.

·                     Area wise, India is the 7th largest country in the world.

·                     India has the largest democracy in the world.

·                     India invented the number system. The scientist Aryabhatta invented the number 'zero'.

·                     The study of Algebra and Trigonometry originated in India.

·                     In the 6th century, Indian Mathematician Budhayana was the first to calculate the value of "pi", and also to explain the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem.

·                     Even before Christ, the 'place value system' and the decimal system was used in India.

·                     The maximum number of post offices in the world are in India.

·                     The world's highest motorable road is Khardung La, in Ladakh. It has an altitude of 5,682 meters.

·                     The most rainfall in the world ever in a month's time fell at Cherrapunji, Meghalaya. It was in July 1861 and 9,300 mm of rainfall fell in a month.

·                     The most number of movies are made in India, over 1000 each year.

·                     The worst train disaster ever in the world took place in 1981 in Samastipur, Bihar. In this accident around 800 people lost their lives.

·                     The highest cricket ground in the world is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. It is 2444 meters above sea level.

·                     The first ever university in the world was established in Takshila in 700 BC. Students numbering more than 10,500 from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects here.

·                     Ayurveda, the earliest school of medicine known to mankind, was started in India in 2,500 BC.

·                     India was the richest country in the world until it was invaded by the British in the 17th century.

·                     The art of navigation was developed in in India nearly 6000 years ago. The word 'navigation' is derived from the Sanskrit word navgatih. The word 'navy' is derived from the Sanskrit word nou.

·                     The world's largest pilgrimage destination is in India. It is called the Vishnu Temple in the the city of Tirupati. Around 30,000 people visit this temple daily, donating about $6 million US dollars everyday.

·                     One of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, is in Agra, India.

·                     The oldest European Church and Synagogue are in the city of Cochin, India, and were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively.

·                     Yoga originated in India some 5000 years ago.

·                     Martial arts originated in India, and later spread to Asia and other parts of the world through Buddhist missionaries.

·                     Anesthesia was used in Indian medicine long before it was adopted into modern medicine.

·                     The Hindus of India created the largest measure of time, known as kalpa. This is the time starting from the birth and ending at the annihilation of the universe, which is around 25 billion years.

·                     Sushruta is someone who is regarded as the father of surgery. More than 2600 years ago, he along with his team conducted complicated surgeries like cataract, cesareans, fractures, artificial limbs, urinary stones, plastic surgeries, and brain surgeries.

·                     India was the only source of diamonds in the world up to 1896.

·                     In around 1000 BC, steel was invented in India.

·                     India is one of the largest exporter of computer software products, exporting software to more than 90 countries around the globe.

·                     In the 5th century, Bhaskaracharya was the first to correctly calculate the time that the Earth takes to orbit the Sun (365.258756484 days). He managed this hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart actually did it.

·                     Snakes & Ladders, one of the most widely played board games, was created by the 13th century poet Saint Gyandev. Originally, it was known as Mokshapat. The ladders in the game represented virtues and vices were represented by the snakes.

·                     The first ever dam and reservoir for irrigation purposes was built in Saurashtra.

·                     Chess was invented in India.

·                     The 2nd largest number of scientists and engineers in the world, are in India.

·                     The largest English speaking nation in the world - India.

·                     Besides the US and Japan, India is only other country in the world to have indigenously built a super computer.

·                     India has the 2nd largest road network in the world after the US.

These were some interesting and fun facts about India.

Business-IT Facts about India

·                     AT & T-Bell Labs - President, Arun Netravalli

·                     Lucent Technologies - Chief Scientist, Arun Netravalli

·                     Hewlett Packard - GM, Rajiv Gupta

·                     Adobe Systems - CEO, Shantanu Narayen

·                     Founder and Creator of Hotmail - Sabeer Bhatia

·                     Creator of Pentium chip - Vinod Dahm

·                     CitiBank - CEO, Victor Menezes

·                     Mckensey - CEO, Rajat Gupta

·                     Stanchart - CEO, Rana Talwar

·                     Sun Microsystems - Co-founder, Vinod Khosla

·                     36% of NASA employees are Indians

·                     34% of Microsoft employees are Indians

·                     38% of doctors in America are Indians

·                     28% of IBM employees are Indians

·                     12% of scientists in America are Indians

·                     17% of Intel employees are Indians

·                     13% of Xerox employees are Indians

·                     More than a million Indians are millionaires

The names mentioned above are past and current associations

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Kerala PSC Recruitment 2014

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites Online applications from Indian nationals for filling up the 391 vacancies of Typist , Observer, Officer, Asst Engineer , Tradesman, Electrical Inspector etc posts. Interested Candidates canapply through Online mode on or before 05th February, 2014. The eligibility criteria, selection process and other details are provided below.

Kerala PSC Recruitment 2014 complete vacancy details :
Number of vacancies : 391

Name of posts :
1. Typist: 04 Posts
2.Overseer (Civil) Gr II: 05 Posts
3. Assistant Engineer (Electrical): Not Estimated
4. Tracer: 03 Posts
5. Studio Assistant: 02 Posts
6. Accounts Officer: 01 Post
7. Dental Hygienst Gr II: 03 Posts
8. Assistant Engineer (Electrical): 01 Post
9. Supporting Assistant in Vocal for Kathakali: 03 Posts
10. Junior Lecturer in Sculpture: 02 Posts
11. Junior Lecturer in Mohiniyattam: 01 Post
12. Supporting Artist in Mridangam for Bharatanatyam: 02 Posts
13. Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (Polytechnics): 03 Posts
14. Assistant Engineer (Electronics): 01 Post
15. Assistant Engineer (Civil)/ Head Draftsman (Civil): 01 Post
16. Assistant Electrical Inspector: 09 Post
17. Deputy Director (Training): 01 Post
18. Second Grade Overseer/Second Grade Draftsman: 10 Posts
19. Fitter: 01 Post
20. Plumber: 01 Post
21. Draftsman Gr II: 02 Posts
22. Surveyor Gr II: 01 Post
23. Drawing Teacher (High School): 01 Post
24. Peon/Watchman: 06 Posts
25. Watchman /Night Watchman(Ex-Servicemen only): 01 Post
26. Last Grade Servant (Ex-Servicemen Only): 29 Posts
27. Part Time Junior Language Teacher (Arabic): 34 Posts
28. Part Time Junior Language Teacher (Sanskrit): 01 Post
29. Driver Grade II (HDV): 02 Posts
30. Driver Grade II (LDV): 11 Post
31. Tradesman (Carpentry): 01 Post
32. Part Time High School Assistant (Arabic): 01 Post
33. Treatment Organizer Gr.II: 01 Post
34. Part Time High School Assistant (Arabic): 01 Post
35. Clerk – Typist: 01 Post
36. Lower Division Typist: 05 Posts
37. Nurse Grade II (Ayurveda): 01 Post
38. Confidential Assistant Gr.II: 01 Post
39. Computer Gr – II.: 01 Post
40. Statistical Assistant Gr.II/Statistical Investigator Grade II/Computer Operator Grade II: 01 Post
41. Pharmacist Grade II: 01 Post
42. LP School Assistant (Tamil Medium): 01 Post
43. Physical Education Teacher (HS) Malayalam Medium: 02 Post
44. Staff Nurse Gr-II: 01 Post
45. High School Assistant (Sanskrit): 01 Post
46. High School Assistant (Kannada): 01 Post
47. High School Assistant (Arabic): 02 Posts
48. HSA(Mathematics)-Tamil Medium: 07 Posts
49. II Grade Draftsman (Architectural): 02 Posts
50. Assistant Manager: 03 Posts
51. Boat Driver: 04 Posts
52. Dental Hygienist: 04 Posts
53. Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Urdu: 01 Post
54. Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Arabic: 04 Posts
55. Vocational Teacher – Live Stock Management (NCA-OX): 01 Post
56. Lecturer in Applied Arts in College of Fine Arts: 01 Post
57. Lecturer in Philosophy: 01 Post
58. Lecturer in Hindi: 01 Post
59. Lecturer in Sanskrit (Vyakarana): 01 Post
60. Lecturer in Computer Science: 02 Posts
61.Tradesman (Plumbing/Hydraulics): 01 Post
62. Lower Division Clerk (SR for ST only): 01 Post
63. Assistant Engineer /Head Draftsman (Civil): 34 Posts
64. Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) English: 01 Posts
65. Lecturer in Mathematics: 02 Posts
66.  Last Grade Servants
67. Cook: 61 Posts
68. Tradesman: 60 Post
69. Fitter: 01 Post
70. Part Time Junior Language Teacher (Urdu): 01 Post
71. Part Time High School Assistant (Arabic)
72. Civil Excise Officer
73. Electrician Gr II: 02 Posts
74. Full Time Junior Language Teacher (Arabic)
75. Nursery School Teacher: 02 Posts
76. Music Teacher (High School): 03 Posts
77. UP School Assistant (Kannada Medium)
78. LP School Assistant (Tamil Medium): 01 Post
79. High School Assistant (Tamil): 03 Posts
80. Gardner Gr III: 02 Posts
81. Driver Gr II: 01 Post
82. Salesman/Sales Women: 20 Posts
83. Driver Gr II: 02 Posts
84. Technical Supervisor: 05 Posts
85. Assistant Chemist: 05 Posts

Educational Qualification : Candidates should have done SSLC or its equivalent qualification and also have knowledge of Typewriting English Higher (KGTE/MGTE/0 or its equivalent and computer word processing or its equivalent for Typists posts. For remaining post , kindly read the official notification.

Age Limit : Candidates age should be between 18 yrs to 50 yrs . For Complete details, kindly refer the official notification.

How to Apply : Interested Candidates can fill Online application form by using KPSC official website www.keralapsc.gov.in on or before 05th February, 2014.

Last date for submission of online application : 05-02-2014

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Merger of 50% DA will soon be considered by Central Government before the budget session...

50% DA MERGER - 90PAISA

Merger of 50% DA will soon be considered by Central Government before the budget session...

Merger of 50 percent DA may soon be considered by Central Government – Sources

Sources close to the Central Government Employees Federations told that Merger of 50% DA will soon be considered by Central Government before the budget session of Parliament in February 2014. According to the sources, the central government is likely to consider the central government employees  demand for merging of 50 % DA, for the reason that the DA will be crossing 100% level after January 2014.

The rate of dearness allowance to be paid to govt servants has been increasing consistently due to the rise in the prices of essential commodities for the past two years. In 2011 the rate of DA was at 50 % level. Since then all the Federation demanded the central government to merge the 50 Percent DA with basic Pay. But the government did not accept this demand to merge the DA with basis pay, as it was not recommended by sixth CPC.

The demand would be considered in view of parliament elections

But federations kept on demanding the government that raising dearness allowance alone will not help to compensate the alarming rate of price rice. So they urged the government to consider their demand favorably. It is believed that after the defeat in the election of four state legislative councils, the UPA government has decided to reconsider about its decision on the issues which directly affects the common public. The high command of the ruling party thought that the reason for their defeat in the state election is mainly because of their government failed to contain the price rise. The gap between common public and UPA government has been considerably increased. To correct these failures the UPA government decides to do something to attract the voters.

After announcing the government’s proposal to constitute the 7th pay commission, the community of central government employees has been convinced to have soft view on this government. Further the 50 lakh central government employees would be made happy if the 50% DA is merged with Basic Pay. It is told that , as the central government staff association and federations demanding it very seriously, in case the government decides go with this demand, there will be around one crore voters will be in favour of UPA government. So the government may consider the demand of merging of 50% DA with basic Pay in view of forthcoming Parliament elections.

Allowances will have no impact on merging DA with basic Pay

The sources, associated with National Council JCM, said that the government initially was not willing to consider this demand as some allowance and advances have been raised by 25% whenever the DA crosses 50% level as per the sixth CPC recommendation. But federations insisted that the allowances, which are raised to 25 % level when DA crosses 50%, will have no impact on merging DA with basic pay. The only allowance will have an increase when Basic Pay increases are HRA. No other allowances will be increased and other entitlement of the respective Grade Pay will not be revised as the 50% DA to be merged will be kept under separate component like it was treated in 5CPC as Dearness Pay. “There is no need to worry about financial implications, as the 50% DA will be paid by just changing its nomenclature as Dearness Pay”, said sources.

50% DA merger to be decalered before DA crosses 100%

Further, it has been informed that it is good enough for the government to announce its decision before declaring the next additional installment of DA. Because the AICPIN for Industrial workers for the Month of December 2013 is awaited to determine the rate of dearness allowance to be paid from January 2014.The result of last 11 months AICPIN shows that DA will definitely be raised by 10 % from existing 90% level. So the rate of DA will be 100% with effect from 1st January 2014. After the DA increased to 100%, the demand for 50% DA merger will have to change its avatar. Probably the demand would be for 100% DA merger. So the federations expect the government may consider 50% DA merger soon.

However, decision if any in this regard should be taken before the announcement of election for parliament. It is expected that election announcement for parliament will be made by the end of February 2014. Before that,  the announcement of 50% DA merger is expected from central government.

Source : www.gservants.com

[http://www.gservants.com/2014/01/15/merger-50-percent-da-may-soon-considered-central-government-sources/]

Desk Calendar from India Post

India Post has issued Table Desk calendar for the year 2014 on Children's Day subject and same is available for sale at Philatelic Bureaux in the country for Rs. 80/-.

CCGEW Circular No-11 -- MAKE THIS STRIKE A THUNDERING SUCCESS

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS

                 1^st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001

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      Email: Confederationhq@yahoo.co.in

Circular No. 11                                                         Dated 12.1.2014

                      Workers are not Beggars

Dear Comrades,

            Confederation declared 48 hours nationwide strike of Central Government Employees on 12th &13th FEB 2014 demanding settlement of 15 point Charter of Demands including  DA Merger, Interim Relief, Inclusion of Gramin Dak Sewaks in 7th CPC, Regularization & Revision of wages for casual labours , Date of effect of 7th  CPC as 1/1/2014, Rescind the PFRDA Act etc.

              Start campaign and preparation now onwards. Each Affiliated organizations should issue separate circulars to all the state and district units and conduct department wise campaign. Strike notice should be served by each organization to their Head of the departments.

      MAKE THIS STRIKE A THUNDERING SUCCESS

MASS DHARNA AT JANTAR  MANTAR. NEW DELHI  on 9^th JANUARY, 2014

              In culmination of the first phase of our agitation programme a mass dharna was organized at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi  on 9^th January, 2014 in pursuance of the 15 point charter of demands.   As per the decision of the National Sectt., all Secretariat members along with the leaders and workers of Delhi State was to take part in the Dharna.  However, quite a number of comrades from various other parts of the country volunteered to participate in the programme, despite the chilling weather conditions of Delhi, which reflected the growing determination of the rank and file of the workers to fight for the demands and to win the same. Com.KKN.Kutty National President presided. The Dharna was inaugurated by Com. S.K. Vyas,  Adviser , Confederation which preceded by a welcome speech delivered by Com. Vrighu Bhattacharya, Secretary, Delhi State Committee.  Leaders of almost all major affiliates of the Confederation and other Sectt. Members addressed the participants.  Com. A.K. Padmanabhan, President, CITU while greeting the participants in the Dharna, stressed the need for a long and sustained struggle to win the demand.  While concluding and congratulating the participants for the large turnout, Com. Secretary General said that a meeting of the National Executive of the Confederation is scheduled to meet on the next day.  He added that National Executive will evaluate the developments of the last few months and will decide upon the date of commencement of the impending strike action. The Dharna programme which was commenced at 11.00 AM was concluded at 3.00PM, when Com. Parasar on behalf of the National Sectt. thanked the participants and the Delhi State Committee. 

National Sectt. Meeting on 9.1.2014.

            The  Sectt. Members who took part in the Dharna programme met in an emergent meeting at 5.00PM to finalise the proposal to be presented to the extended meeting of the National Executive the next day.  Com. Vyas narrated the efforts undertaken by him and the President to interact with the leaders of the AIRF and AIDEF to bring about a common approach both in the matter of 7^th CPC and other issues in the charter.  When the Staff Side of the National Council met to finalize draft terms of reference, there had been few takers for the five year wage revision proposed by the Confederation.  He explained as to how the Confederation representatives had to agree with a compromise formula for the date of effect being 1.1.2014 (instead of 1.1.2011), with the clear understanding that the question of periodicity of wage revision of CGES must be a matter of contention before the 7^th CPC.  Despite the overwhelming response from the Railway workers, (more than 90% is reported to have voted in favour of strike in the strike ballot conducted by AIRF) Com. Vyas said that the leaders of the Railway Federation have not indicated their willingness to pursue the demands with a strike action.  The Defence Federation leaders have also indicated that it would be difficult for them to pursue the issues with strike action, unless the same is organized under the auspices of a joint platform of all Federations of Central Government employees.

            In the deliberations that followed the introductory remark of Com. Vyas, the following points emerged:

(a)   The announcement of the setting up of 7^th CPC by the UPA Government was to be considered as a ploy to obtain electoral mileage ;

(b)   The compulsion has been brought about by the Confederation through sustained struggles including the one day (12.12.2012) strike action.

(c)    The need for organizing strike action before the commencement of the election process

(d)   The leaders of the Confederation might make another attempt with the Railway and Defense Federations before the NE meeting.

(e)   The possibility of inordinate delay in the setting up of the 7^th CPC if not done before electionIs notified

(f)     Apprehension was expressed by the participating comrades that the Government might go ahead and issues the requisite notification without taking into account the view points of the Staff Side contained in the draft terms of reference submitted.

The meeting, therefore, came to the conclusion that(a) the strike action is the need of the hour and must be organized before the election process commences;(b) the indefinite strike for which  the Secretariat had earlier taken decision must be attempted under the auspices of the joint platform of all CGE organizations; (c) the Secretary  General might make a proposal for two days strike in the first fortnight of the February for the consideration of the National Executive.(d) A few comrades were of the view that in view of the paucity of time for campaign etc, the proposed strike action might be in the last week of Feb. (e) fear of the election code of conduct coming into operation immediately after the Parliament session was also expressed by some comrades at the meeting.

            The Secretariat authorized the Secretary General to present the proposal for two days strike in the first fortnight of Feb.2014 to the extended meeting of the National Executive. 

Extended meeting of the NationalExecutive  and decisions.- 10.1.2014

            The extended meeting of the National Executive was held at MP Club, North Avenue, New Delhi on 10.1.2014.  In the inaugural address, com. S.K. Vyas, Advisor briefly placed the developments after the announcements of the setting up of the 7^th CPC by the Government.  He particularly referred to the electoral reverses of the UPA in the five State Assembly elections held in November/December, 2013. He considered the electoral reverses as an expression of anger of the common man against the policies pursued by the UPA II Government. He advised the members to take note of the inescapable conclusion emanating from the election result that the common man given an opportunity will throw out the perpetrators of injustice and anger agony on them.  According to him, whoever follows the neo liberal policies are bound to be the victim of the ire of the working people. 

            He then narrated the course of discussions on the terms of reference both at the staff side meeting as also at the official meeting chaired by the Secretary Personnel.  In his opinion, the Government may not accept any of the suggestions made by the Staff Side unless it is backed up by sustained struggles. The very announcement of the Pay Commission itself was due to the compulsion brought about by the Confederation and its affiliates through struggles.  He reminded the comrades that the Government had consistently refused to meet in the JCM at the National and Departmental levels.  The negotiating machinery has almost been closed down.  He said that whenever the meeting takes place, it was with a clear view to defer decisions on the legitimate demands of the employees.  He also explained the efforts undertaken by the Confederation leaders to bring about a united platform of all organizations participating in the JCM in the background of the nugatory attitude of the Government and its failure.  He added that in the given circumstances,  hoping for the emergence of a joint platform would be a grave mistake and the Confederation as had been its historical approach, must pursue the charter of demands, which include the setting up of the 7^th CPC, through a strike action. 

            Com. Secretary General presented the proposal emerged at the meeting of the Secretariat a day before, i.e. on 9^th and the various viewpoints that came up for consideration at the meeting.  While presenting the proposal he asserted that the announcement of the  7^th CPC has come about only on account of the initiative taken by the Confederation. He recalled how the Confederation leaders were ridiculed in 2011 when the demand for the 7^th CPC and five yearly wage revision was first raised.  He said that the common employees who are members of the affiliates of the Confederation deserve congratulation for the magnificent response to the call for the March to Parliament on 26^th  July, 2012 and the subsequent one day strike action on 12^th December, 2012.  He cautioned that the draft terms of reference prepared by the Staff Side would remain in paper if the same is not pursued by militant actions.  He told the participating members that the Confederation should not allow the setting up of the 7^th CPC without a labour representative and must ensure that its Chairman is not one who is obsessed with the neo liberal economic reforms.  He explained that the proposed struggle was not only for wage revision, though that being an important issue, but also to ensure that the neo liberal policies are not allowed to be pursued whoever comes to power. He reminded the comrades that the 15 point charter of demands include the important and significant issues like (a) withdrawal of the new contributory pension scheme, (b) stoppage  of contractorisation, outsourcing, privatization etc, (c) regularization of daily rated workers and GDS, (e) to bring the GDS within the ambit of the 7^th CPC treating them as Civil servants, (f) revival of appointments on compassionate ground without conditions (g) filling up of vacant posts (h) functioning of the negotiating machinery and above all (i) arresting the ever rising prices of essential commodities.  He requested the members to appreciate the position explained and decide upon an inevitable strike action before the election process is begun.

            Thereafter the house deliberated upon the proposal placed on behalf of the Secretariat.  Several Comrades took part in the discussions.  The decision to go on strike was welcomed by one and all.  Some comrade forcefully pleaded that the Confederation must give a call for an indefinite strike action.  In the end, the house adopted a resolution indicating the following course of action to pursue the 15 point charter of demands.  (Full Text of the resolution, the press statement issued after the meeting, the details of the campaign programme at the National level will be placed on the website within a day or two.)

(i)                 Strike will be of 48 hours ( 2 days) duration.

(ii)               The two days strike will commence on 12th February, 2014 at 00 hours and will be concluded at 00 hours on 14^th. i.e. Strike will be on 12^th and 13the Feb. 2014.

(iii)             Strike notice will be served by the Confederation on Cabinet Secretary; all affiliates on their respective heads of Departments and copy of the same will be handed over to the respective heads of offices on 21^st January, 2014. Prior to the serving of notice to the heads of offices, the unions will organize massive demonstration with cent per cent participation of members in front of all offices on 21.1.2014.

(iv)             Nationwide campaign will be organized covering all State Capitals and other important cities and towns in January, 2014.

(v)               State Committees will organize state wise campaigning programme covering all District Head Quarters in the first week of Feb. 2014.

(vi)             Hold Press conferences; issue press statements and take steps to ensure media converge for the ensuing strike action.

The resolution received unanimous approval of the house, which was followed by thunderous slogan shouting. 

Com. Secretary General then informed the house that the FNPO has agreed to synchronize their strike action for two days on the same dates and with the same charter of demands. 

            The house then took up the applications received from ARIES Employees Confederation (ARYABHATTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF OBSERVATIONAL SCIENCES) DEHRADUN and the DOT Employees Association of India, KOLKATA for grant of affiliation.  The house approved the proposal for the grant of affiliation to the two organizations.

            Com. President before declaring the closure of the session requested the affiliates to take immediate steps to clear off the subscription dues for lack of finance should not hinder the functioning of the CHQ.  Com. Parasar on behalf of the Sectt. had welcome the participants in the beginning.  Com. Seethalakshmi, Convener, Women Sub Committee of the Confederation and the newly elected General Secretary of All India Postal Employees Union, Postmen, and MTS/ Group D proposed vote of thanks.

            With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

M.Krishnan

Secretary General

Source : http://www.aipeup3chq.com/