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DoPT Has Cleared Over 23,000 Promotions in Last 12 Years: Dr. Jitendra Singh

DoPT Has Cleared Over 23,000 Promotions in Last 12 Years: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the Department of Personnel Training (DoPT) has cleared over 23,000 promotions in the last 12 years. He met with a delegation from the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees' Association to discuss service conditions, career progression, and cadre structure. The Minister emphasized that timely career progression keeps employees motivated and ensures effective administrative functioning.

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In Simple Words

A delegation of the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees' Association met Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss service conditions and career progression.

Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the DoPT has cleared over 23,000 promotions in the past 12 years to prevent stagnation and keep employees motivated for effective administration.

Key Points

  • DoPT cleared over 23,000 promotions in the last 12 years.
  • The interaction involved the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees' Association.
  • The association represents over 8,000 Group-C employees across 135 Ministries, Departments, and Organisations.
  • Over 8,000 promotions were affected on June 30, 2022 alone.
  • Over 16,200 promotion orders were issued between 2022 and 2024 across various grades.
  • Delegation presented concerns regarding cadre review, cadre structure, and promotional avenues.

Exam Angle

Minister in charge
Dr. Jitendra Singh
Department mentioned
Department of Personnel Training (DoPT)
Association involved
Central Secretariat Group-C Employees’ Association
Promotions cleared
Over 23,000 in the last 12 years

A. Over 23,000 promotions

Source: Press Information Bureau

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