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The Hindu
25-05-2025
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Provide detailed information to staff on Unified Pension Scheme, directs Railways Ministry
There was an urgent need to ensure wide and effective communication among all employees regarding options available under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), the Union Ministry of Railways has said. In a written communication addressed to the Principal Chief Personnel Officers of all 17 Railway Zones, the Ministry said that an immediate and proactive measure was needed to "disseminate clear, accurate and comprehensive information about the available options under the UPS". "It is essential that employees are well-informed and supported in making their decisions," the Ministry said. The Ministry also urged officials to organise facilitation camps at various locations, ensuring adequate support from human resources, and finance personnel, and subject matter experts. "These camps should serve as a platform for employees to seek guidance, clarify doubts and complete their registration process with ease," the circular dated May 21 said. "Additionally, you are requested to maintain detailed records of the facilitation camps conducted, including dates, location, the number of employees who attended and those who completed their registration," the Ministry added. The Union Government has introduced the New Pension Scheme (NPS) for new recruits, and provided options to the present employees to choose between the existing NPS, or the UPS.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chengannur railway station development to begin in December
The redevelopment of the Chengannur railway station will begin in December 2025, Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, has said. In a statement issued here after chairing a meeting of railway officials, people's representatives, and various organisations on Wednesday, Mr. Suresh said the station would be developed in two phases under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme of the Union Ministry of Railways. He said projects worth ₹98.46 crore would be implemented in the first phase. The Mavelikara MP said officials informed the meeting that the tender for the works would be invited next month. He said that as part of the station's development, the terminal building and parking area would be renovated in the first phase. A three-storey pilgrim centre, new railway quarters, a substation, a 300-KLD sewage treatment plant, offices, lifts and escalators will be constructed. An air concourse, 12 metres wide, will also be built. In the second phase, a building for the commercial section, a skywalk to the private bus stand, and a multi-level car parking facility will be constructed. Once these projects are realised, the total cost is expected to exceed ₹200 crore, he added. .
