Committee set up to Review Wage Structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks

Rural postal servants salary structure review committee

Question: Who is the head of the Committee set up to examine the wage structure, service conditions, etc. of the Gramin Dak Sevaks in the Department of Posts?

(a) Kamlesh Chandra
(b) Ramesh Chandra
(c) Deepak Parekh
(d) U. K. Sinha

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • On 1 January 2016 the Government of India (GoI) has set up a committee to examine the wage structure and service conditions of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in the Department of Posts.
  • The committee will be headed by Kamlesh Chandra, a retired member of the Postal Services Board, which will be assisted by T Q Mohammad, a senior administrative grade officer, as the secretary.
  • It will review the existing facilities for 2.6 lakh employees spread across the country.
  • Terms of reference of the panel:
  • To review the existing Services Discharge Benefits Scheme/other social security benefits for the GraminDakSevaks and suggest necessary changes.
  • To review the existing facilities/welfare measures provided to the Gramin Dak Sevaks and suggest necessary changes.

Reference:

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