IDA INCREASE FROM 1-1-2025

IDA INCREASED 4.3% FROM 1-1-2025 - TOTAL 228.5%

Thursday, 3 July 2025


COM S C MAHESWARI  
BHARAT PENSIONERS SAMAJ

It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved and respected leader of Bharat Pensioners Samaj on 3rd July 2025.


With his departure, we have lost a dedicated, committed, and visionary guide. His contributions, devotion, and leadership will always remain a source of inspiration for all of us.


His final journey and cremation will take place on 4th July 2025 in Gurugram.

The exact location and time will be communicated shortly.


On behalf of Bharat Pensioners Samaj, we offer our heartfelt condolences and pray for eternal peace to the departed soul.

May the Almighty grant strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.


Om Shanti.


R.K. Chauhan

President

Bharat Pensioners Samaj



Condolence Message


On behalf of All India BSNL Pensioners’ Welfare Association (AIBSNLPWA), we are deeply sorry to express our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of the respected leader of Bharat Pensioners Samaj, Shri S C Maheswari ,  who passed away on 3rd July 2025.


In his passing, the pensioners’ community across the nation has lost a committed voice, a visionary leader, and a tireless advocate for the welfare of senior citizens. His dedication and contribution to the cause of pensioners will always be remembered and cherished.


V Vara Prasad 

General Secretary.

 

Saturday, 21 June 2025

 

CGHS Rule Change 2025

1/11
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launch next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS) for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. The comprehensive digital platform has gone live from 28th April 2025. Here are 10 things that govt employees want to know about CGHS Rule Change in 2025.

 

1. PAN-Based Unique Identification of Beneficiaries

2/11

• Every beneficiary will now be mapped to a unique PAN-based identifier. This will eliminate duplication of records and help in streamlining the validation process for entitlements.

2. Integrated Digital Verification & Contribution Tracking

3/11

• Contribution payments will now be auto-verified through direct integration (Line of Business Application Integration) with Bharat Kosh. There will be no manual choosing of options, entry of details on Bharat Kosh portal which shall eliminate errors and refund issues.

3. Pre-payment Scrutiny of Applications

4/11

• New system enables scrutiny and approval of card applications before the payment stage. This ensures that applicants are guided regarding eligibility and contribution amount before making a payment.

5/11

• Services like card transfers, change in dependent status, and category change (Serving to Pensioner, etc.) can now be initiated and completed entirely online.

5. Real-Time Application Tracking and Alerts

6/11

• The system will generate SMS and email alerts at each stage of application processing. This increases transparency and reduces in-person follow-ups.

6. Mandatory Password Reset and Secure Access

7/11

• All existing users will be prompted to reset their passwords on first login. This is being enforced as a cyber hygiene measure in accordance with MeitY security advisories.

7. DDO/PAO-Based Department Identification

8/11

• Department identity will be verified using Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) and Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) codes, as indicated in employee salary slips. This ensures backend mapping of sponsoring authorities.

8. Mobile Application Relaunch (Android & iOS)

9/11

• The official CGHS mobile apps have been re-developed and now offer an enhanced beneficiary experience with:

9. Access to Digital CGHS Card

10/11

Real-time status tracking

E-referrals and appointment scheduling (where applicable)

Integrated contact with Helpdesk and AD Offices

Legacy System Deactivation and Website Migration

10. bharatkosh.gov.in discontinued from April 28

11/11

28 April onwards, CGHS Contribution shall be only through CGHS Website i.e. www.cghs.mohfw.gov.in. The existing manual process of payment available on www.bharatkosh.gov.in has been discontinued from 28th April 2025.