Saturday, 6 July 2019
A glimpse on State Secretariat, Odisha
State Secretariat of Odisha is the apex office of the State Government. This building stands on the way from PMG sqr to AG sqr. In this building, O/o Chief Minister, Offices of Council Ministers and different departments of state government are functioning.
LOCATION MAP & GUIDE
SECURITY
The security of Secretariat is being managed under "Odisha Secretariat Security Rules, 1993"
Anyone can enter Secretariat premises on showing "Secretariat Pass" issued by Home Department. For occasional entrance, one have to get a "visitor pass" from reception counter near Gate No. 4.
Total five gates are there for entry or exit with some restrictions.
Gate No. 1 (all time opened)
During 9.30AM - 7.00PM :
Entry/exit - only Cars allowed (generally VIP entry)
Rest time (except 9.30AM - 7.00PM)
Entry/exit - Pedestrian/ 2-wheelee / Cars
Gate No. 2 (9.30AM - 7.00PM)
Entry/exit - Only Pedestrian & 2-wheeler allowed
Gate No. 3 (All time closed)
Gate No. 4 (9.30AM - 7.00PM)
Entry - only pedestrian
Exit - pedestrian / 2-wheeler
Gate No. 5 (9.30AM - 8.00PM)
Entry/exit - Pedestrian/ 2-wheelee / Cars
Gate No. 6 (9.30AM - 7.00PM)
Entry/exit - Only Pedestrian & 2-wheeler allowed
NEW SECRETARIAT BUILDING
In an attempt to bring the government offices, which run from rented places, under one roof, a new nine-storey tower has been constructed at Unit-V in front of the annexe building of Nirman Soudh near Power House Square. The new tower will look almost like the commissionerate building located nearby.
This building would come up over an area of 3,000sqft. It will allot 12 per cent space for official cabins and 25 per cent for the employees' working area.
Besides, the building will have a conference hall on the top floor. Waiting halls and canteens will also be there. Moreover, it will have a basement as well as ground parking slot where as many as 400 cars can be parked. There would be adequate elevators and will be disabled-friendly.
This building will follow the green building norms of The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri) and will also fulfil the criteria of three-star Griha (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) ratings of Adarsh (Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats).
This building will have a rainwater-harvesting system and a waste water treatment plant. Besides, it will have energy efficiency system where at least 20 per cent lights in the common areas will be solar powered.
This building will have a rainwater-harvesting system and a waste water treatment plant. Besides, it will have energy efficiency system where at least 20 per cent lights in the common areas will be solar powered.
Departments to be shifted:
Excise, Tourism, Co-operation,
Science & Technology, Commerce & Transport,
Sports & Youth Services, Fisheries & Animal Resources,
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises,
Odia Language Literature & Culture,
Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Technical Education,
Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Excise, Tourism, Co-operation,
Science & Technology, Commerce & Transport,
Sports & Youth Services, Fisheries & Animal Resources,
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises,
Odia Language Literature & Culture,
Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Technical Education,
Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (Series - II)
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20
(Series - II)
8-12 July, 2019
Rs.3443/- per gram
Purchase minimum 1gm & maximum 4kg
Tenor = 8 years (can withdraw @5years)
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Issue Price of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20 (Series II) during the subscription period from 8th July to 12th July, 2019 would be Rs.3,443 per gram with Settlement Date being 16th July, 2019;
Discount of Rs.50 per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode.
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20
(Series - II)
(Series - II)
8-12 July, 2019
Rs.3443/- per gram
Purchase minimum 1gm & maximum 4kg
Tenor = 8 years (can withdraw @5years)
Purchase minimum 1gm & maximum 4kg
Tenor = 8 years (can withdraw @5years)
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Posted On: 05 JUL 2019 8:39PM by PIB Delhi
May 30, 2019 and Press Release dated May 31, 2019, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20 (Series-II) will be opened for subscription for the period July 08-12, 2019. The Issue Price of the Bond during this subscription period shall be Rs.3,443 (Rupees Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty Three only) – per gram with Settlement date July 16,2019,
The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs. 50 (Rupees Fifty only) per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through Digital Mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs. 3,393 (Rupees Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Three only) per gram of gold.
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Friday, 5 July 2019
Retirement age may be @70 years
India is set to witness a sharp slowdown in population growth in the next two decades, the Economic Survey report has flagged. It says that although the country as a whole will enjoy the “demographic dividend” phase, some states will start transitioning to an ageing society by 2030s.
With life expectancy for both males and females is likely to continue rising, increasing the retirement age for both men and women going forward could be considered in line with the experience of other countries.
Annual population growth is expected to come down to 0.46% between 2031 and 2041 from 1.77% during 2001-11. In fact, Tamil Nadu is projected to see an annual decline in population by 0.05% in the decade ending 2041, Andhra Pradesh to barely grow at a rate of 0.02%
Thursday, 4 July 2019
Rathayatra celebration in Secretariat
As like previous years, Rathayatra was celebrated in Secretariat this year also which was organised by Commerce and Transport Department. Being a holiday, the number of employees was less but the celebration was completed as per the rituals.
Wednesday, 3 July 2019
Promotion of 23 Under Secretaries to Deputy Secretary in OSS cadre
23 Under Secretaries have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Secretary.
From Works Department
Sri Abhaya Kumar Mohapatra, Under Secretary
Posted as Deputy Secretary to Works Department
and
Sri Biswajit Kumar Sahoo, Under Secretary
Posted as Deputy Secretary to SD & TE Department
Huge promotional benefits in OSS Cadre
Recently 144 OSS Officers (22 DS + 122 DO) got promotion to higher ranks.
These officers were recruited during 1982-83 & 1983-84 and there was hardly any scope for promotion, so restructuring of OSS Cadre was taken up and amendment of Cadre Rule was done.
Additional Chief Secretary Home and Development Commissioner, Asit Kumar Tripathy, who was instrumental in restructuring the OSS cadre to improve effectiveness among the officers, took steps to relax old age stipulations on promotional aspects.The ‘Residency Period’ was relaxed in all the posts so as to favor speedy promotions.
Mr.Tripathy has been generous in providing promotions to the officers and during last six months 289 Officers have been promoted.
No. 25696 Dt.29.06.2019 DO -- US : 122
No. 25626 Dt.29.06.2019 DS -- JS : 22
No. 20606 Dt.22.05.2019 US -- DS : 2
No. 19845 Dt.16.05.2019 US -- DS : 1
No. 17950 Dt.27.04.2019 US -- DS : 30
No. 8272 Dt.21.02.2019 ASO - SO : 20
No. 6609 Dt.11.02.2019 SO -- DO : 4
No. 6609 Dt.11.02.2019 SO -- DO : 4
No. 3851 Dt.25.01.2019 ASO -- SO : 38
No. 2382 Dt.16.01.2019 SO -- DO : 45
No. 1246 Dt 08.01.2019 DO -- US : 5
More than 100 Under Secretaries are waiting to be promoted to the rank of Deputy Secretary very soon.
So we can say that OSS Officers are getting huge promotional benefits this year. But it's obvious, present ASOs have to struggle for next promotion.
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Expectations from 500 ASOs yet to join
On 29th June, 22 Deputy Secretaries and 122 Desk Officers have been promoted to the rank of Joint Secretary and Under Secretary respectively. Also nearly more than 100 Under Secretaries will get their promotion to Deputy Secretary very soon. In a very short period, Secretariat will have another 500 ASOs in OSS Cadre. So we can see a major reshuffle of staff in each department (last time major reshuffling was due to 10 years transfer) although some may show their interest to continue in their present Department after promotion. But many sections must be reconstituted with new staff i.e ASO to Joint Secretary.
If we think about a particular section, its being being managed by ASO, SO & DO. Now DOs will be transferred and new ASOs to join. So main responsibility is on present ASOs (2012-13 & Spl. Drive Batch) and SOs.
Secondly, when thinking about new ASOs, Secretariat will experience a young mass (within age group of 22-28) of ASOs coming from diverse qualification and job experience. Many of them will come after resigning their present job and some are preparing for OCS Examinations and other higher salaried jobs. It is also sure that they will come with much interest to know more about secretariat and its working culture. Because everything is upto their job satisfaction.
If we think about a particular section, its being being managed by ASO, SO & DO. Now DOs will be transferred and new ASOs to join. So main responsibility is on present ASOs (2012-13 & Spl. Drive Batch) and SOs.
Secondly, when thinking about new ASOs, Secretariat will experience a young mass (within age group of 22-28) of ASOs coming from diverse qualification and job experience. Many of them will come after resigning their present job and some are preparing for OCS Examinations and other higher salaried jobs. It is also sure that they will come with much interest to know more about secretariat and its working culture. Because everything is upto their job satisfaction.
As we know each file starts from a ASO, so the newly recruited 500 will play a major role for the section management in a better way. And this may lead to implementation of 5-T concept of Hon'ble CM.
So we can hope for a better coordination between existing ASOs and new ASOs yet to join.
So we can hope for a better coordination between existing ASOs and new ASOs yet to join.
Monday, 1 July 2019
Interest rate : Post Office savings scheme w.e.f. 1st July
N.B. Rate interest gets revised for each quarter of the year.
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