Emergency Facilities in CGHS Dispensaries

The CGHS dispensaries have all the medicines required in emergency. As per the CGHS guidelines, a provision is there to keep medicines available to counter any medical emergency that might arise within the Wellness Centre. There is an Emergency Tray available with the nursing staff which contains most of the medicines required under emergency situation. Theavailability of the medicines with their valid date of expiry in this Emergency Tray is checked on a regular basis and also during surprise checks.A complaint was received on 07.09.2013 from Sh. R. C. Khuntia, the then Member of Parliament in respect of pensioner beneficiary, Sh. B. K. Joshi regarding non-supply of life saving drugs on time by CGHS Bhubaneswar. The delay in supply was due to non availability of cancer medicine with the authorized stockiest.

In case the medicines are not available at the Wellness Centre, they are procured through local purchase. If any medicine is prescribed by the treating doctor that is required to be used immediately and if that medicine is not available in the Wellness Centre, authority slip is issued to the patient to collect the medicine from the authorized local chemist free of cost. The Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.

JEEVAN PRAMAAN - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

What is Jeevan Pramaan?

Jeevan Pramaan is computer generated digital life certificate for pensioner. Jeevan Pramaan Certificate is produced for individual pensioner using his Biometric Credentials.

How is this different from traditional Life Certificate issued by GovtOfficers/ Agencies?

For this certificate individual pensioner has not to present himself/ herself in front of seniors authorised Officers. This can be generated even from home. Only you need a internet connection and Biometric devices

How can I create Jeevan Pramaan if I do not have internet connection?

Visit your nearest Citizen Service Centre or designated Offices (in Delhi) and get your self registered. (details available on site using locate a centre link)

How can I find the CSCs / Designated Offices (in Delhi)?

Access Jeevan Pramaan web site at https://Jeevanpramaan.gov.in or http://lifecertificate.gov.in and find the centre using “Locate A Centre” option or alternately you can send SMS to 

7738299899, the SMS body must start with keyword “JPL” and after space write you pin code e.g.

SMS: JPL 110003 to 

7738299899

The Portal Reply message will have list all centres where you can visit for Jeevan Pramaan.

Can I visit the CSCs for a certificate?

Yes. Any Pensioner having pension account in Bank/Post Offices can go to CSC for the certificate.

What is required for registration on Jeevan Pramaan?

Pensioner needs to know and provide his/her Aadhaar Number, PPO Number, Bank Account number and branch detail, Name, Address etc

How can I register myself for a Jeevan Pramaan?

There are three ways to register and get a Jeevan Pramaan

• visit your nearest CSC centre and register online using CSC services and you may have to pay nominally for this

• visit a Designated Office and register yourself

• Download the application & install on your android based smart phone/tablet or Windows PC/Laptop and register yourself (you will need biometric device for this step)

 Which biometric devices are currently supported?

The Jeevan Pramaan Client application currently supports the following biometric devices. Support for other devices are being added and will be updated in the website download section. The Jeevan Pramaan software upgrades over the air, therefore for new functionality software will not require re-installation.

Finger Print Scanner

1. Mantra (MFS100)

2. Morpho (MSO13XX)

3. Nitgen-BioEnable (HFDU08)

4. Precision (CSD200)

5. Secugen

6. Startek (FM220-ACPL)

Iris Scanner

1. Iritech (IMK2120U)

 How do I register for a Digital Life certificate?

Pensioner’s information like Pension Aadhaar number, Pensioner Name, PPO Number, Bank Account detail, Address, Mobile number etc are fed into the system though web based / client interface and finally pensioners person information are authenticated using the Aadhaar number and pensioner has to put his finger on to the finger print scanner or eye on the Iris scanner.

After successful authentication, Pramaan ID / the transaction number is displayed on the screen and same has is sent to Pensioner’s mobile as SMS from the portal.

The portal generates Electronic Jeevan Pramaan for the successfully authenticated pensioner and it is stored in the central Life Certificate Repository database.

The disbursing Bank can access and get the Jeevan Pramaan certificate from the portal for his pensioners though the electronic data transfer mechanism created between the portal and Bank server.

Pensioner has to inform to the Bank that his Jeevan Pramaan has been generated through online registration from Jeevan Pramaan portal.

 Is it necessary for a Pensioner to be in India for getting a JeevanPramaan?

No, Pensioners can use Android / Windows PC based application available for download at jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal and may register from any location.

How many times individual has to register in a year?

Individual has to register once and later he can generate Jeevan Pramaanusing Biometric authentication.

Is the online registration chargeable?

Jeevan Pramaan Centres may charge a maximum of Rs.10 for submission of Digital Life Certificate.

Is electronic Jeevan Pramaan a must for the pensioner?

No, this facility has been given to get hassle free Life Certificates. The conventional life certificates are also valid.

What is the procedure for getting Aadhaar Number?

Contact nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your city for getting a Aadhaar Number. You can find permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centresfrom UIDAI website https://appointments.uidai.gov.in

 Is this certificate valid?

Yes, Digital Life Certificate is a valid certificate and recognized under the IT Act. The system benefits the pensioner from having to go before the Pension disbursing Authority to prove that he/she is alive.

Source: JeevanPramaan Website

Brief Profile of Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS)

Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) is a conglomerate of around 650 Pensioners Associations of different disciplines & departments including All India Services,C.G, Rlys, Defence,EPS95 etc , In addition BPS has a strong alliance with sister organizations like AISCCON, AIFPA Chennai & NFRP Palghat. The combined strength through its affiliates/associates & allies goes beyond 10 lakh .

Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS)was founded in 1955 by Justice (Retd.) Shankar Saran of Allahabad High Court, headquartered at New Delhi. It is an All India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations of all Central Govt; State govt ; PSUs, EPS &NPS pensioners’. It is a, non-profitable, non-political & non- religious organization . It is member of International Federation on Ageing, Toronto (Canada){IFA} . Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) is aided by the GOI M/O Personnel, PG & Pensions-Department of Pensions & Pensioners Welfare. It is a non rotational member of SCOVA & is also a member advisory committee for web based Pensioners’ Portal of GOI M/O Personnel, PG & Pensions.

Bharat Pensioners Samaj has the unique distinction (i) of finding mention in UNFPA publication “SITUATION AND VOICES / THE OLDER POOR AND EXCLUDED IN SOUTH AFRICA AND INDIA” Issue No. 2 of 2002, p 108". and (ii) of having been accepted by the Govt. of India through press release dated 20.09.2014 to be the largest pensioners organization in the country.

BPS has been looking after not only the welfare of pensioners & their post retirement issues, but is also actively involving in social welfare activities for the good of civil society through the ambitious venture ‘SANKALP’ of the Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions. Through its Vice President (West Zone), BPS is an active participant in the activities of All India Peace & Solidarity Organization. In 2013 Sh J.N Rao BPS, Vice President(West Zone) carried BPS good wishes for Japanese counterparts and chaired the inaugural session of World Conference Against A & H Bombs which was held at Hiroshima and Nagasaki from 3rd to 10th August 2013.

BPS also afford financial help through Prime Minister’s relief fund to fellow citizens in distress and to the really needy pensioners/family pensioners through its ‘Benevolent Fund’ run with contributions from its members. Recently it donated Rs 1 lac to PMNRF for the assistance J & K flood victims.

As a part of its mandated role, BPS publishes a monthly Journal ‘BHARAT PENSIONER’. It also brings out a “Pensioners Hand book” &”FAQ” whenever Pension related rules are amended or changed. It organizes National level Conventions, periodic seminars and conferences in different parts of the country to focus on the problems of Pensioners and other elderly citizens, participates in social events, organizes Annual General Meetings and provides support to affiliates & members. It also awards affiliated Associations for their exemplary work..

In its effort to remain connected to grassroots. BPS has established Help lines & Help Desks at New JaIpaiguri (WB) - 0353 2692331, N.Delhi - 011 24376642 ,At Secunderabad (AP) 09949052609 & 09703114108, Nagpur (MAH) 0712 265 2335, Mob No 09421703511

BPS has also registered its strong presence on Face Book, Twitter , You Tube & yahoo group. BPS has its own , website www.bharatpensioner.org ,Blog http://scm-bps.blogspot.in/ & yahoo group : http:// in.groups.yahoo.com/group/BPS1955/ & also have the facility of video conference with its Stakeholders.

All pensioners and their Associations are eligible to become members/affiliates of this organization by subscribing a prescribed fee.

Er. S.C.Maheshwari Secy. Genl. Bharat Pensioners Samaj