Here’s detailed infor on empanelled hospital / medical facility hubs list under the AOR (Area of Responsibility) of Regional Centre, ECHS Kolkata, covering multi/super specialty hospitals, single specialty hospitals, eye hospitals, dental clinics, and diagnostic labs: The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) provides comprehensive medical care to ex-servicemen and their dependents. Under the RC ECHS … Read more

The India Post Office Savings Bank offers a variety of safe, government-backed savings schemes that cater to every age group and income level. These schemes offer fixed returns, tax benefits, and guaranteed maturity, making them an ideal choice for risk-averse investors. The updated interest rates and maturity values for Q2 FY 2025-26 (from 01.07.2025 to … Read more

Commutation : A General Concept सरकारी कर्मचारियों, विशेष रूप से रिटायर हो रहे कर्मियों के बीच यह सवाल अक्सर उठता है –“क्या पेंशन का commutation कराना फायदेमंद है या नुकसानदेह?” बहुत से कर्मचारी इस बारे में भ्रमित रहते हैं। यह लेख आपके इन्हीं सवालों और शंकाओं का समाधान देने के लिए तैयार किया गया है। … Read more

Whether you are a serving soldier or a retired/ ex-serviceman, your salary or pension account with SBI can unlock a host of exclusive benefits — but only if you are aware of them. The Defence Salary Package (DSP) Account, offered by the State Bank of India (SBI) — the country’s largest public sector bank — … Read more

What is Notional Increment The concept of a notional increment on the last day of retirement (30th June/31st December) has been a topic of legal and administrative debate over the past few years. Various High Courts and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India have delivered landmark judgments impacting pensionary benefits linked to this notional increment. … Read more

The table given here presents a comparative view of pension revisions under OROP-2, OROP-3, and the expected 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) with a projected fitment factor of 1.92. The calculations include anticipated Dearness Relief (DR) and show a pension increase difference. 🔹 Key Components in the Table Abbreviation Meaning Q.S. Qualifying Service (in years) … Read more

The pensionary benefits for the families of deceased Armed Forces personnel are governed by well-defined provisions under the Pension Regulations for the Armed Forces. These provisions ensure financial support to the family or dependents after the death of the service member, whether in service or after retirement. 👪 Family Pension ✅ Eligibility Criteria: Family pension … Read more

Why Disability Pension Case of Supreme Court is Important Recently, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court dismissed the challenge filed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) against the orders passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in nearly 300 cases.These AFT orders had granted disability pension to soldiers whose disabilities had been assessed as “Neither Attributable … Read more

Have you ever noticed how some people walk into a room and instantly draw attention? It’s as if their energy is contagious, their presence magnetic. Ever wondered how you could become one of those charismatic individuals? Well, the good news is that an attractive personality can be developed — with the right mindset and a … Read more

Why Renewal of ECHS Card Important ? The Central Organisation ECHS has issued comprehensive instructions vide Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), Delhi Cantt – Letter No: B/49711-NSC/AG/ECHS/Gen Corr Dated : 10 June 2025 regarding Annual Validation of ECHS membership for dependents (excluding spouses). Based on field feedback and administrative inputs, the new … Read more

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar in CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) and CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics) for the year 2025. This presents a valuable opportunity for 10th-pass candidates, including Ex-Servicemen (ESM), to apply for Group ‘C’ non-gazetted … Read more

On July 1, 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment in a batch of writ petitions led by W.P.(C) 140/2024, upholding the rights of armed forces veterans to disability pensions. This ruling reaffirmed and clarified crucial principles regarding the attribution and aggravation of disabilities suffered by personnel during military service. The decision dismissed … Read more

पेरेंटिंग कोई परफेक्शन का खेल नहीं है। लेकिन अगर आप इस लेख में बताई गई बातों का 50% भी पालन कर पाएं, तो मेरे हिसाब से आप एक बेहतरीन माता-पिता हैं — न तो “अबस्यूजिव” और न ही “वायलेन्ट”। 🌱 बदलाव की शुरुआत बचपन से करें अगर आपका बच्चा 15 साल का हो गया है, … Read more