Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes F.No.01/04/2016-NS Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) Office Memorandum North Block, New Delhi Dated: 29.03.2019 Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes. On the basis of the decision of the Government, interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on quarterly basis since 1st April, 2016 . Accordingly, the rates of interest on various small savings schemes for the first quarter of financial year 2019-20 staring 1st April, 2019 and ending on 30th June, 2019 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the fourth quarter of financial year 2018-19. This has the approval of Finance Minister. sd/- (Akhilesh Kumar Misra) Director Tele : 01123092744 Source:   Dea.gov.in

DoE: Switch over from Petrol and Diesel vehicles to Electric vehicles for hired vehicles in Secretariats/Attached offices of Ministries and Departments of Government of India located in Delhi F.No.2S(7)/E.Coord.l2017 Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E.Coord Section North Block, New Delhi Dated: 22nd December, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:  Switch over from petrol and diesel vehicles to electrical vehicles for hired vehicles in Secretariats/Attached offices of Ministries and Departments of Government of India located in Delhi Keeping in view the policy thru st of the Government that by 2030, 30% of the total vehicle fleet in the country will be electrical for the reason of its being environmental friendly, cost effective and substitute for fossil fuels, Ministries/Departments are encouraged to switch over to electrical mobility from petrol and diesel cars in respect of vehicles taken on lease/hire for official purpose. 2. Accordingly, all the Ministries/D...

DoE: Instructions for the purchase of laptops, notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers revised guideline DoE-Orders-laptops-tablets-ultrabook-revised DoE  F.No. 08(34)/201 7-E II(A) Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E.II(A). Branch New Delhi, the 20th February, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers - revised guidelines. In supersession to this Ministry's Office Memorandum bearing No. 08(64)/2017-E.II(A) dated 27th September 2016, regarding purchase of Note Book/Lap-Top computers by Ministries / Departments & delegation of powers thereof, it has been decided that laptop; tablet; notepad; ultrabook; notebook, net-book or devices of similar categories may be issued to officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above for discharge of official work. These powers shall continue to be exercised in consultation with the Financial Adviser by the Secretary of the Ministry/ Dep...

UJALA - Unnat Jyoti By Affordable LEDs for All : FAQ 1. WHAT IS THE UJALA SCHEME? Hon'ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi described the LED bulb as "Prakash Path" - "way to light". A simple act of change of one light bulb to LED at South Block Prime Minister's office heralded a movement in the entire country for considering the same change. The initiative is part of the Government of India's efforts to spread the message of energy efficiency in the country. UJALA scheme aims to promote efficient use of energy at the residential level; enhance the awareness of consumers about the efficacy of using energy efficient appliances and aggregating demand to reduce the high initial costs thus facilitating higher uptake of LED lights by residential users. It may be noted that the scheme was initially labelled DELP (Domestic Efficient Lighting Program) and was relaunched as UJALA. 2. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GET LEDS UNDER THE UJALA SCHEME AND WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENT...