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Seventh CPC Recommends Nothing New for Disabled CG Employees
November 20, 2015
There is nothing new for us in the report of the Seventh Central Pay
Commission. However, it has maintained status quo in terms of facilities
for
persons with disabilities. These provisions are enumerated in Chapter
9.6.9.
i.In recognition of the singular responsibility faced by differently
abled
women in raising their children, the Special Allowance for Child Care for
Women with Disabilities has been enhanced from the present rate of Rs.
1,500
pm to Rs. 3,000 pm
ii.Transport Allowance at double the normal rate has been retained, and
the
minimum amount has been increased from Rs. 1,000 pm to Rs. 2,250 pm
iii.Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy have been kept at
double
rate for differently abled children
iv.Constant Attendance Allowance has been enhanced from Rs. 4,500 pm to
Rs.
6,750 pm
v.Special Disability Leave has been subsumed in Work Related Illness and
Injury Leave (WRIIL), with improved provisions
vi.Educational Concession, hitherto available only to the children of
Defence personnel killed/missing/disabled in action, has been extended to
similarly placed personnel of CAPFs, Indian Coast Guard, RPF and police
forces of Union Territories mutatis mutandis
In addition, in Chapter 9.6.10, the CPC has made the following
suggestions
"that can go a long way in improving the working environment for these
employees."
i.In our interactions, it has been highlighted that easy access,
particularly to toilets, remains an issue of concern. Hence, it is
suggested
that Guidelines and Space Standard for Barrier Free Built Environment for
Disabled and Elderly Persons, issued by CPWD, Ministry of Urban Affairs
and
Employment, should invariably be followed while designing new government
premises. Their application in the existing offices may also be explored.
ii.Every ministry should have a Welfare Committee, with due
representation
of differently abled employees, to address their concerns.
iii.The grievance redressal machinery should be strengthened and made
more
effective.
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