The salient features of the policy being implemented for resettlement of Ex-Servicemen in the country are as under:-

The Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR), an Attached Office of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, is responsible for rehabilitation of retired defence personnel in the country through training courses, reservations in Central / State / PSU jobs and resettlement schemes including self-employment schemes.

The salient features of the policy being implemented for resettlement of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in the country are as follows:

Meaningful professional and vocational training to retiring Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) and Other Ranks (OR) is imparted by DGR through various training institutes for the rehabilitation and resettlement of ESM in civil life by upgrading their skills to prepare them to take on new assignment / jobs and assisting ESM in finding re-employment. An option to undergo resettlement courses in reputed institutes pan India is provided to Officers, JCO / OR and retired personnel to enhance their educational qualifications and increase employment options post retirement. An exemption of 100% of the course fees is given to JCOs / ORs and 60% to Officers. The exempted amount against the course fees is paid by office of DGR.

 

(i)  Schemes for Officers only:

• ESM Coal Loading and Transportation Scheme.

•Allotment of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited / Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Company Owned Company Operated Outlets PAN India.

• Management of CNG Station by Ex-Servicemen (O) in National Capital Region

 

(ii) Schemes for all:

• Coal Tipper Attachment Scheme.

 

Welfare and resettlement of Ex-Servicemen is a continuous process and the Government endeavors to explore every possible avenue for increasing employment opportunities for the Ex-Servicemen through various initiatives including pre and post retirement trainings and awareness programmes. The resettlement schemes are reviewed and upgraded from time to time and new schemes are also initiated in consultation with the concerned stake holders.

 

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Konakalla Narayana Rao in Lok Sabha today.

 

NOTICE OF REVISION OF MINIMUM WAGES W.E F. 01 OCT 2013

Sl. No	Description	Percentage (This is to be read in conjunction with latest rules/ acts/ regulations and policies promulgated by Competent Government Authority)	Security Guard without arms)	Security Guard (with arms / Gunman	Supervisor (one per 20 security Guards)	Remarks
(a)	Basic Wages (BW) plus Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)		8892	9802	11826.36
(b)	Employees State Insurance (ESI)	4.75% of Basic plus VDA	422.37	465.60	561.75
(c)	Employees Provident Fund	12% of Basic plus VDA	1067.04	1176.24	1419.16
(d)	Employees Deposit linked (EDLI) Insurance	0.5% of Basic plus VDA	44.46	49.01	59.13
(e)	Administrative Charges	1.11% of Basic plus VDA	98.70	108.80	131.27
(f)	House Rent Allowance (HRA)	30% of Basic plus VDA	2667.60	2940.60	3547.91
(g)	ESI on HRA	4.75% of HRA	126.71	139.68	168.53
(h)	Bonus (ref notes)	8.33% of Rs 3500	291.55	291.55
(i)	Uniform Outfit Allowance	5% of Basic plus VDA	444.60	490.10	591.32
(j)	Uniform Washing Allowance	3% of Basic plus VDA	266.76	294.06	354.79
(k)	TOTAL	Sum of (a) to (j)	14321.79	15757.64	18660.22
(l)	Relieving Charges 1/6th of total of serial (k) **		2368.97	2626.27	3110.04
(m)	Total Cost Per Head	Sum of (k) to (l)	16708.76	18383.91	21770.26
(n)	Service Charge	@ 14%	2339.23	2573.75	3047.84
(o)	Sum Total	Sum of (m) and (n)	19047.99	20957.66	24818.10
(p)	Service Tax	12.36% of sum total	$$	$$	$$	$$- or as notified from time to time

AREA B

Sl. No	Description	Percentage (This is to be read in conjunction with latest rules/ acts/ regulations and policies promulgated by Competent Government Authority)	Security Guard (without arms)	Security Guard (with arms) / Gunman	Supervisor (one per 20 security Guards)	Remarks
(a)	Basic Wages (BVV) plus Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)		7566	8892	10062.78
(b)	Employees State Insurance (ESI)	4.75% of Basic plus VDA	359.39	422.37	477.98
(c)	Employees Provident Fund (EPF)	12% of Basic plus VDA	907.92	1067.04	1207.53
(d)	Employees Deposit linked Insurance (EDLI)	0.5% of Basic plus VDA	37.83	44.46	50.31
(e)	Administrative Charges	l.11% of Basic plus VDA	83.98	98.70	111.70
(0	House Rent Allowance (HRA)	20% of Basic plus VDA	1513.20	1778.40	2012.56
(g)	ESI on HRA	4.75% of HRA	78.88	84.47	95.60
(h)	Bonus (ref notes)	8.33% of Rs 3500	291.55	291.55
(i)	Uniform Outfit Allowance	5% of Basic plus VDA	378.30	444.60	503.14
0)	Uniform Washing Allowance	3% of Basic plus VDA	226.98	266.76	301.88
(k)	TOTAL	Sum of (a) to (j)	11437.03	13390.35	14823.48
(l)	Relieving Charges 116th of total of serial (k) **		1906.17	2231.73	2470.58
(m)	Total Cost Per Head	Sum of (k) to (I)	13343.20	15622.08	17294.06
(n)	Service Charge	14%	1868.05	2187.09	2421.17
(o)	Sum Total	Sum of (m) and (n)	15211.27	17809.17	19715.23
(p)	Service Tax	12.36% of sum total	$$	$$	$$	$$- or as notified from time to time

AREA-C

Sl. No	Description	Percentage (This is to be read in conjunction with latest rules/ acts/ regulations and policies promulgated by Competent Government Authority)	Security Guard (without arms)	Security Guard (with arms)/Gunman	Supervisor (one per 20 security Guards)	Remarks
(a)	Basic Wages (BW) plus Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)		6266	7566	8333.78
(b)	Employees State Insurance (ESI)	4.75% of Basic plus VDA	297.64	359.39	395.85
(c)	Employees Provident Fund (EPF)	12% of Basic plus VDA	751.92	907.92	1000.05
(d)	Employees Deposit linked Insurance (EDLI)	0.5% of Basic plus VDA	31.33	37.83	41.67
(e)	Administrative Charges	1.11% of Basic plus VDA	69.55	83.98	92.50
(0	House Rent Allowance (HRA)	10% of Basic plus VDA	626.60	756.60	833.38
(g)	ESI on HRA	4.75% of HRA	29.76	35.94	39.59
(h)	Bonus (ref notes)	8.33% of Rs 3500 (lower limit)	291.55	291.55	291.55
(i)	Uniform Outfit Allowance	5% of Basic plus VDA	313.30	378.30	416.69
(j)	Uniform Washing Allowance	3% of Basic plus VDA	187.98	226.98	250.01
(k)	TOTAL	Sum of (a) to (j)	8865.63	10644.49	11695.07
(I)	Relieving Charges 1/6th of total of serial (k)**		1477.61	1774.08	1949.18
m	Total Cost Per Head	Sum of (k) to (1)	10343.24	12418.57	13644.25
(n)	Service Charge	14 %	1448.05	1738.60	1910.20
(o)	Sum Total	Sum of (m) and (n)	11791.29	14157.17	15554.45
(p)	Service Tax	12.36% of sum total	$$	$$	$$	$$- or as notified from time to time

AREA-C. AREAS NOT COVERED IN AREA-A AND AREA- E

Note

New Delhi, the 18th March, 2013.

Subject : Grant of Ex-servicemen status to recruits boarded out on Medical grounds with disability pension.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Office Memorandum of even number dated 01.02.2006 wherein with the approval of Raksha Mantri it was decided that such recruits who were boarded out /released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension will also be covered under the category of ‘Ex servicemen’ for all practical purposes. Reference is also invited to DOP&T Notification No.G.S.R.757 (E) dated 04.10.2012 (published in the Official Gazette on 10.10.2012) wherein ex-recruits boarded out or relieved on medical grounds and granted medical disability pension have been given the status of Ex-servicemen. It has been reported that some Rajya Sainik Boards are not issuing Ex-servicemen cards to such ex-recruits as a result of which ex-recruits are being denied the benefits available to ex-servicemen. Various representations from ex-recruits are being received and court cases have also been filed in this regard.

2. In this context, DOP&T has also stated that though the said notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette i.e. 10.10.2012, the Ministry of Defence has already granted status of Ex-servicemen for all practical purposes to ex-recruits who are boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension vide OM dated 01.02.2006. Accordingly DOP&T has advised that Ministry of Defence may consider the issue of granting of Ex-servicemen status to such ex-recruits who are boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension w.e.f. 01.02.2006 prior to the Notification and issue instructions to the Zila Sainik Board to this effect.

3. The matter has been examined in the Department and, with the approval of the competent authority, it is reiterated that such recruits who were boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension will be covered under the category of ex-servicemen for all practical purposes as per the OM dated 01.02.2006 w.e.f. 01.02.2006.

4. KSB/DGR may accordingly take necessary action to grant ESM status to such ex-recruits to avoid further hardships to the ex-recruits and decisions of all court cases in this regard may be complied with immediately. This will enable eligible ESM to avail various facilities available to them.

5. KSB may issue specific instruction to all RSBs/ZSBs to grant ‘Ex-servicemen’ status to such ex-recruits who were boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension with effect from 01.02.2006. This OM may be uploaded on the official website of DGR/KSB for wide publicity. Compliance report may please be furnished.

This has the approval of the competent authority.

sd/-

(Vineet Saini)

Deptty Secretary (Res-I)

Source: www.desw.gov.in

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