DOPT AR 0607 English Print.pmd - Jeywin
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DOPT AR 0607 English Print.pmd - Jeywin
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STAFF WELF<strong>AR</strong>E<br />
CHAPTER - 8<br />
STAFF WELF<strong>AR</strong>E<br />
8. The Central Government is the largest single employer in the country and bears<br />
the major responsibility for looking after the welfare of a large number of employees<br />
spread all over the country. Realizing that improvement in the working and living<br />
conditions of the employees and their families leads to efficiency and high morale,<br />
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) supports various staff welfare<br />
measures. A brief account of various welfare measures dealt with by Welfare<br />
Division is given below:-<br />
WELF<strong>AR</strong>E MEASURES<br />
Residents’ Welfare Association<br />
8.1 In order to foster a spirit of mutual help and goodwill among residents of government<br />
colonies and to promote social, cultural and recreational activities, the Residents<br />
Welfare Associations which have adopted the Model Constitution prescribed by<br />
<strong>DOPT</strong> have been recognized in Delhi/New Delhi and other parts of the country. At<br />
present, there are 66 recognized Associations. The members of the Managing<br />
Committees of these Associations are elected every two years under the provisions<br />
of a Model Constitution framed by the Department of Personnel and Training. This<br />
Department sanctions grants-in-aid only to recognized associations, subject to a<br />
maximum of Rs.4500/-per annum for an association.<br />
Area Welfare Officers<br />
8.1.1 The Area Welfare Officers (AWOs) are nominated in residential colonies having a<br />
large number of Central Government employees. The AWOs serve as a link between<br />
the Government and residents in matters relating to the welfare of Government<br />
employees living in various colonies. They also work as field officers in coordinating<br />
and maintaining liaison with various agencies of Government such as CPWD, CGHS,<br />
Police etc. Applications are invited from gazetted officers working in various<br />
Ministries/Departments for being nominated as Area Welfare Officer for a period of<br />
two years. Officers desirous of being nominated as AWOs on voluntary and honorary<br />
basis, are required to apply through their respective Ministries/Departments.<br />
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