Question : CONTRIBUTION TO CGEIS



(a) Whether the Government proposes to enhance the contribution of Central Government employees towards the Central Government Employees Insurance Scheme (CGEIS).

(b) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCEfE&FS (SHRI NAMO NARAIAN MEENA)

(a) & (b): The 6th Central Pay Commission in para 4.9.4. of its report, has recommended a six fold increase in the rates of contribution to CGEGIS, reduction of categories from four to three and asked Government to take a view on the apportionment of the subscription from employees between Insurance fund and Savings fund keeping in view the changes in the average mortality rates. The matter is under consideration of the Government.