Question : Indian Railway has recently(November 2020) launched different modules of HRMS(Human Resource Management System). These completely digitized online modules of HRMS are expected to create a big impact on the functioning of all the employees and will make them more tech savvy. Which of the following module has been launched ?
(1)Employee Self Service module
(2)Provident Fund Advance module
(3)Settlement module
Answer with the help of codes given below —
(A)Only (1)
(B)Only (2)
(C)Both (1) & (2)
(D)All (1),(2) & (3)
Answer (D)
Related facts
- Indian Railway has launched different modules of HRMS(Human Resource Management System) through video conferencing on November 26, 2020.
- These completely digitized online modules of HRMS are expected to create a big impact on the functioning of all the employees and will make them more tech savvy.
- The modules will benefit over 2.5 million families of both serving and retired Railway employees.
Objective
- It is a step towards realizing the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Modules
- Three modules have been launched which are as follows —
| Modules | Details |
| Employee Self Service(ESS) | This module enables railway employees to interact with various modules of HRMS including communication regarding change of data. |
| Provident Fund(PF) Advance | This module enables Railway employees to check their PF balance and apply for PF advance online. Advance processing will be online, and employees will also be able to see the status of their PF application online. |
| Settlement | This module digitizes the entire settlement process of retiring employees. Employees can fill their settlement / pension booklet online.Service details are fetched online, and pension is processed online completely.This will eliminate use of paper and it also facilitates monitoring for timely processing of settlement dues of retiring employees. |
Several other modules of HRMS are already operational in the Indian Railways such as —
- Employee Master module
- Electronic Service Record module
- Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) module
- Electronic Pass module
HRMS is a high thrust project for Indian Railways to leverage improved productivity and employee satisfaction.
By — Pankaj Pandey.
Link:
http://newsonair.com/News?title=Railway-launches-completely-digitized-online-Human-Resource-Management-System&id=405021
https://www.ibef.org/news/indian-railway-launches-digitised-online-human-resource-management-system-hrms