New Gratuity Rules for Central Government Employees

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021, applicable to Central Government civilian employees. These rules do not automatically apply to employees of autonomous bodies. However, under specific conditions, service in autonomous bodies can be counted for gratuity if the employee resigns properly to take another government position. This was stated by Dr. Jitendra Singh in a Rajya Sabha reply.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link