Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Continued Effort to Make Service Rules More Responsive to Employees and Their Families
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched 'CSS Shield', a mutual support initiative by the Central Secretariat Service Forum to provide financial assistance to bereaved families of CSS officers. The Minister called for continued efforts to make service rules more responsive to employees and their families, emphasizing the importance of collective will in supporting those facing sudden loss.
Why It Matters
Relevant for candidates preparing for UPSC, SSC, and state PSC exams as it covers government personnel policy, welfare schemes, and administrative reforms under the current government.
In Simple Words
The CSS Shield is a formal mutual support scheme launched by the Central Secretariat Service Forum. CSS officers contribute collectively to provide financial assistance—at least ₹15 lakh—to families of deceased colleagues, creating a structured mechanism of support.
Since 2020, CSS officers had already contributed around ₹1.30 crore to help approximately 65–70 bereaved families. The initiative reflects the government's broader effort to make service rules more responsive to employee needs and their families' welfare.
Key Points
- CSS Shield is a mutual support initiative for bereaved families of Central Secretariat Service officers
- The initiative aims to provide at least ₹15 lakh to each bereaved family
- Since 2020, CSS officers have collectively contributed around ₹1.30 crore for approximately 65–70 deceased officers' families
- The Central Secretariat Service has approximately 13,000 members
- The principle behind CSS Shield is 'Contribute for Family, Support with Dignity'
- Dr. Jitendra Singh presented financial assistance to families of late Shri Mohan Chandra Bhatt and late Shri Rajendra Chandra
- The initiative was formalized following the COVID-19 period when multiple CSS officers lost their lives
- Future support could include scholarships for children of deceased CSS officers
Exam Angle
A. At least ₹15 lakh
Source: Press Information Bureau