Special Campaign 5.0
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the Ministry of Finance will conduct Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on e-waste disposal, efficient space management, and overall cleanliness. This campaign aims to institutionalize cleanliness and reduce backlog, building on the successes of the previous campaign,
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has announced that eligible Central Government employees can submit physical applications for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to their Nodal Offices until September 30, 2025. This provision is for those unable to submit requests online due to technical issues or platform unavailability. The
Swachhata Hi Seva
The Ministry of Finance has initiated the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025, themed 'Swachhotsav', from September 17 to October 2, 2025. Over 1.05 lakh organizations under the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and more than 86,000 branches will participate in nationwide cleanliness drives, including outreach
T.C.A. Kalyani
Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service, has taken over as the new Controller General of Accounts in the Ministry of Finance. With over 34 years of experience, she has a strong background in public financial management and has served in various key
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has extended the cut-off date for exercising options under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by three months, now until September 30, 2025. This decision follows requests from stakeholders and applies to eligible existing employees, past retirees, and spouses of deceased retirees. Source: Original Link
India Post Payments Bank
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has been awarded the Digital Payments Award 2024-25 by the Ministry of Finance for its significant contributions to digital payments and financial inclusion in India. The award was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and recognizes IPPB's achievements in promoting accessible banking solutions
Centrally Sponsored Schemes
The Ministry of Finance has commenced a five-year appraisal and approval process for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) and Central Sector Schemes (CSs) during a workshop attended by various government officials. The new cycle, starting April 1, 2026, aligns with the 16th Finance Commission. The Cabinet Secretary emphasized the importance of