16-Feb-2026

BSNL Corporate Office Order on Grant of Notional increment to absorbed employees of BSNL for the purpose of calculating Pension based on the clarifications issued by DoT.
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16-Feb-2026

Dear Comrades,
A comprehensive and strongly worded representation has been submitted to the Hon'ble Prime Minister, placing before him, without dilution or ambiguity, the devastating and irreversible consequences of linking CGHS to an insurance-based mechanism. His immediate, firm, and decisive intervention has been sought to direct the Department of Expenditure to rescind its retrograde and unwarranted order proposing this perilous transition.
We have categorically reminded him that CGHS is a fully self-funded, contributory corpus . It is not a burden on State finances. On the contrary, it possesses a substantial and resilient corpus capable of sustaining and expanding the Scheme manifold—if only it is permitted to grow without bureaucratic strangulation. The attempt to forcibly align it with an insurance model is not reform; it is a structural dismantling in stages.
Comrades, let us harbour no illusions. What is being attempted is a calibrated and manoeuvred exit from CGHS. First, it is projected as "optional." Then it becomes "preferential." Ultimately, it risks becoming inevitable.
Let us not miss a very significant and pertinent development - Govt. drastically reduced its budget allocation for health sector from Rs 1.14 lakh crores, in 2017, without cess on health, to Rs 70,000 crores, in 2026, with 30% cess on health. This should make things abundantly clear as to how Govt. intends moving forward in Health Sector- reducing allocation from 2.4% of GDP in 2017-18, without cess, to about 1.9% in 2026, with cess. Thus, let us have no illusions as to what Govt. has on agenda- total withdrawal from CGHS.
This is not conjecture-it is a discernible trajectory. The writing on the wall is clear for those who choose to read it. Linking CGHS to insurance is not a benign administrative adjustment. It is a fundamental alteration of character. CGHS is a welfare-oriented, contributory healthcare lifeline.
Insurance, by its very design, is commercial, conditional, and profit-driven. Subjecting elderly pensioners and vulnerable beneficiaries to the uncertainties of corporate insurance mechanisms would expose them to exclusions, ceilings, procedural rigours, and profit imperatives alien to the ethos of CGHS.
The consequences are potentially lethal for lakhs of beneficiaries who depend upon CGHS as their sole, assured healthcare security. A gradual erosion today could culminate in complete displacement tomorrow.
Once the institutional structure weakens, restoration becomes nearly impossible. We must therefore rise to the gravity of the moment. This is not a routine policy disagreement. This is a decisive battle to defend the very lifeline of beneficiaries. Age, ailments, and personal limitations cannot become excuses for inaction when the foundation of our healthcare security is at stake.
Let there be no doubt: CGHS must be preserved, strengthened, and expanded - not diluted, diverted, or dismantled.
Let us stand together-firm in resolve, united in purpose, and prepared for the long haul ahead.
Comrades, let us not underestimate the gravity of what confronts us. A calibrated exit from CGHS appears to be unfolding. First dilution . Then diversion . Ultimately displacement . If we remain silent today, we may have no platform left to defend tomorrow.
We are senior citizens. Many among us battle age-related ailments. Yet history bears witness that determined minds often reside in aging bodies.
Our struggle is not for privilege - it is for survival, security, and justice.
Let our approach be: United .... Disciplined ..... Strategic .......Relentless.
CGHS is not merely a scheme. It is our healthcare lifeline and lifelines are not surrendered, they are defended.
Let us rise to the occasion.
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13-Feb-2026

Department 0f Funancial Services OM on Paripoorna Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries.
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13-Feb-2026

On 09-02-2026, the Hon. High Court of Delhi, in W.P.(C) 1802/2026, has dismissed the Union of India’s petition and upheld grant of annual/notional increment benefit to employees who retired under VRS.
The Court observed that once an employee completes the required 365 days of satisfactory service, the increment is earned, even if it becomes payable on the succeeding day. Denial merely because retirement was under VRS (and not superannuation) was held unjustified.
This judgement will strengthen our proposed court case, i.r.o the case of Notional increment to VRS 2019 retirees.
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12-Feb-2026

SNPWA extends unqualified and wholehearted support and solidarity to the call given by CITU to observe Total Strike on 12th Feb, 26, to oppose, defeat, protest against and condemn the Anti Labour, Anti Worker and Anti Pensioners Policies of the Govt.