CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES
STAFF WELFARE
The Central Government being the largest single employer in the country,
bears the major responsibility of looking after the welfare of a large
number of employees spread all over the country. This Ministry
recognizing that welfare of employees is one of the prime tasks of
personnel management, provides and aids a large network of staff welfare
programmes, thereby underlining the fact that improvement in the
working and living conditions of the employees and their families, leads
to efficiency and high morale amongst them.
A brief account of the various welfare programmes/organizations under this Ministry is given below:
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES :
Outside Delhi at a place where there are at least 5 Central Government
Offices and the total number of Central Government employees is not less
than 1,000, the Central Government; Employees Welfare Coordination
Committee has been formed. These Committees are responsible for
coordinating the welfare activities of the Central Government employees
serving within their jurisdictions. At present, there are 41 such
Coordination Committees located in different parts of the country.
Senior most ficer in the station is the Chairman of the Committee.
RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS:
In order to foster a spirit of mutual help and goodwill among the
residents of government colonies and to promote amongst them social,
cultural and recreational activities, Resident Welfare Associations have
been recognized in Delhi and in other parts of the country. At present,
there are 66 such Associations. The members of Management Committee of
these Associations are elected by holding elections every two years
under the provisions of the Model Constitution framed by this
Department.
GRANTS TO RESIDENT WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE COORDINATION COMMITTEES:
This Ministry has been providing grants to the recognized Residents Welfare Associations and the CGEWCCs as under:
i) Residents Welfare Associations : A maximum of Rs.4500/- per annum
ii) Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee : A
maximum of Rs.18750/- per annum for cultural activities and indoor games
plus a maximum of Rs.9000/- per annum for Secretarial Assistance. The
grants amount is determined on the basis of the staff strength.
AREA WELFARE OFFICERS :
Area Welfare Officers (AWOs) are appointed in residential colonies
having a large number of Central Government employees. The AWOs serve as
a link between the Government and residents in matters relating to the
welfare of Government employees living in various colonies. They also
work as field officers coordinating and maintaining liaison with the
agencies of Government concerned in matters relating to provision of
various civic amenities to the residents, such as CPWD, CGHS,
Horticulture, Police, Transport and others. There are at present 64
AWOs' in Delhi and 25 at places outside Delhi.
BENEVOLENT FUND :
To provide financial assistance to the Central Government employees in
the event of their prolonged illness, premature retirement, death etc.
Benevolent Funds have been in operation in the Central Government
Departments. In this Ministry, employees who are members of this Fund,
have to contribute Rs.20 each per annum. The Government’s contribution
to this Fund is Re.1/- per sanctioned staff, per annum.
RECREATION HALLS/CLUBS IN MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS :
Clubs have been set up in the Ministries/Departments with the object of organising various welfare activities
For further details,following officers may be contacted :-
Shri Suresh Pal
J.S & Chief Welfare Officer,
Phone No.2462 5562
Shri Rajiv Rai,
Director (Welfare),
Phone No.24624893
Shri Ajay Saxena
Section Officer (Welfare),
Phone No.2469 4349
OTHER STAFF – WELFARE PROGRAMMES/AGENCIES :
Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board, CSOI, Grih Kalyan
Kendra and the Kendriya Bhandar represent other staff welfare activities
operating under the aegis of this Ministry. The running of Departmental
canteens is another important welfare measure.
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