Reservation for Persons with Disabilities-revised forms for Disability Certificates.

No.36035/1 /2012-Estt.(Res)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 29th November, 2013

 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Reservation for Persons with Disabilities-revised forms for Disability Certificates.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M. No. 36035/3/2004- Estt.(Res) dated 29.12.2005 circulating consolidated instructions relating to Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities.

   2. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment vide their Notification No. G.S.R. 2 (E) dated 30.12.2009 has issued rules to amend the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules, 1996. Rules 3 to 6 (Chapter II) Of the said Notification dated 30.12.2009 have prescribed various Forms of Disability Certificate.

Employment and Income From Tourism

   As per the 2nd Tourism Satellite Account of India 2009-10, the contribution of Tourism in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment generation in the country in 2009-10, has been estimated to be 6.8% and 10.2%, respectively. The Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) during the years 2002-2012 were Rs.5,22,206 Crore.

   The tourism sector has a major role to play to promote faster, sustainable and more inclusive economic growth. It has better prospects for promoting pro-poor growth than many other sectors. This is because tourism is labour intensive and involves a collection of activities, services and industries comprising transportation, accommodation, eating and drinking establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses and other hospitality services provided to individuals or groups traveling away from home for leisure, business or other purposes. The broad scope of economic activities involved enables wide participation in its growth, including participation by the informal sector.

Process to Constitute the 7th Central Pay Commission Along with Finalization of Its Terms of Reference

   Process to Constitute the 7th Central Pay Commission Along with Finalization of Its Terms of Reference, The Composition and Timeframe Initiated

   The Government has initiated the process to constitute the 7th Central Pay Commission along with finalization of its Terms of Reference, the composition and the possible timeframe for submission of its Report. The date of effect thereof will be known once the Report is available.