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Who is responsible for nominating the Welfare Inspector to act as Secretary for the Committee?
Who is responsible for nominating the Welfare Inspector to act as Secretary for the Committee?
- The Divisional Railway Manager (correct)
- The Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer
- The Chairman of the Committee
- The recognized unions
How many representatives from each recognised union are included in the Committee?
How many representatives from each recognised union are included in the Committee?
- Four
- Two (correct)
- One
- Three
In the absence of a Senior Scale Personnel Officer, who takes their place in a workshop's committee?
In the absence of a Senior Scale Personnel Officer, who takes their place in a workshop's committee?
- Divisional Railway Manager
- Assistant Works Manager
- Any nominated representative
- Works Manager (correct)
Which of the following groups is NOT represented in the Committee?
Which of the following groups is NOT represented in the Committee?
Who has the final decision-making authority in case of disagreements within the Sub-Committee?
Who has the final decision-making authority in case of disagreements within the Sub-Committee?
What is the aim of providing training at schools, institutes, and clubs?
What is the aim of providing training at schools, institutes, and clubs?
What is the primary focus of the program for disabled Railway Servants?
What is the primary focus of the program for disabled Railway Servants?
Which type of medicine is included in the indigenous system mentioned?
Which type of medicine is included in the indigenous system mentioned?
In what context is immediate relief mentioned?
In what context is immediate relief mentioned?
What kind of workshops are organized for disabled Railway Servants?
What kind of workshops are organized for disabled Railway Servants?
What percentage is associated with sports activities?
What percentage is associated with sports activities?
What does the term 'Divyangjan' refer to?
What does the term 'Divyangjan' refer to?
What aspect of indigenous systems is highlighted?
What aspect of indigenous systems is highlighted?
What crisis situations are included in the relief efforts?
What crisis situations are included in the relief efforts?
What type of equipment is mentioned as necessary for disabled Railway Servants?
What type of equipment is mentioned as necessary for disabled Railway Servants?
What is the per capita annual grant credited to the fund for Railway employees on 1st April?
What is the per capita annual grant credited to the fund for Railway employees on 1st April?
Which of the following categories is excluded from the sanctioned strength for grants?
Which of the following categories is excluded from the sanctioned strength for grants?
When is the fund provisionally credited each year?
When is the fund provisionally credited each year?
What is the allocation for higher technical/professional education scholarships?
What is the allocation for higher technical/professional education scholarships?
Which group of employees' wards receives scholarships at a rate of 1500 Rs per month?
Which group of employees' wards receives scholarships at a rate of 1500 Rs per month?
What is done with the provisional amount credited to the fund each year?
What is done with the provisional amount credited to the fund each year?
What is the grade pay threshold above which wards are eligible for higher education scholarships?
What is the grade pay threshold above which wards are eligible for higher education scholarships?
What type of education does the scholarship mentioned primarily support?
What type of education does the scholarship mentioned primarily support?
Which document serves as the authority for the allocations detailed in the content?
Which document serves as the authority for the allocations detailed in the content?
What is the main purpose of supporting improvement in holiday homes and rest houses?
What is the main purpose of supporting improvement in holiday homes and rest houses?
Which activity is included in the promotion of mental health and well-being for employees?
Which activity is included in the promotion of mental health and well-being for employees?
The total allocation for the various activities mentioned is:
The total allocation for the various activities mentioned is:
What is one of the uses of the allocation provided under Rule 805?
What is one of the uses of the allocation provided under Rule 805?
What authority governs the inclusion of degree courses for scholarship grants?
What authority governs the inclusion of degree courses for scholarship grants?
What is one requirement for courses to be considered for scholarship grants?
What is one requirement for courses to be considered for scholarship grants?
What type of stress-relief techniques are mentioned for promoting employee mental well-being?
What type of stress-relief techniques are mentioned for promoting employee mental well-being?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a funding area in the document?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a funding area in the document?
How many categories are outlined for the use of the allocation in the document?
How many categories are outlined for the use of the allocation in the document?
What type of counseling is emphasized for employees within the mental health promotion program?
What type of counseling is emphasized for employees within the mental health promotion program?
What is the primary purpose of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What is the primary purpose of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Which of the following sources contributes to the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Which of the following sources contributes to the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What happens to a scholarship if a non-gazetted railway servant is promoted to a gazetted position?
What happens to a scholarship if a non-gazetted railway servant is promoted to a gazetted position?
What is required for any expenditure from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund for staff benefits?
What is required for any expenditure from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund for staff benefits?
Which of the following is NOT credited to the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Which of the following is NOT credited to the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
When a railway servant is confirmed in a gazetted post, what should happen to their child's scholarship?
When a railway servant is confirmed in a gazetted post, what should happen to their child's scholarship?
Which statement about the Railway Staff Benefit Fund is correct?
Which statement about the Railway Staff Benefit Fund is correct?
What is the main restriction regarding the use of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund for gazetted railway servants?
What is the main restriction regarding the use of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund for gazetted railway servants?
Which of the following is an allowable credit to the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Which of the following is an allowable credit to the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What is the consequence of a non-gazetted railway servant being promoted to a gazetted position regarding their child's scholarship?
What is the consequence of a non-gazetted railway servant being promoted to a gazetted position regarding their child's scholarship?
Under what circumstances can the Committee incur expenditure from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Under what circumstances can the Committee incur expenditure from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Which type of additional support is explicitly stated to NOT be funded by the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Which type of additional support is explicitly stated to NOT be funded by the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What type of educational expenses can be funded by the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What type of educational expenses can be funded by the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What determines the final decision regarding expenditure proposals submitted by the Committee for staff benefit?
What determines the final decision regarding expenditure proposals submitted by the Committee for staff benefit?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the Committee?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the Committee?
What powers does the Divisional/Workshop Staff Benefit Fund Committees possess regarding fund allocation?
What powers does the Divisional/Workshop Staff Benefit Fund Committees possess regarding fund allocation?
What is the requirement regarding the nominations for the Staff Benefit Fund Committee?
What is the requirement regarding the nominations for the Staff Benefit Fund Committee?
In the event that there is no Works Manager present in a workshop, who is next eligible to take their place?
In the event that there is no Works Manager present in a workshop, who is next eligible to take their place?
What happens to the decisions made by the Divisional Railway Manager or Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer in case of disagreements?
What happens to the decisions made by the Divisional Railway Manager or Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer in case of disagreements?
What is one of the key focuses of the program designed for disabled Railway Servants?
What is one of the key focuses of the program designed for disabled Railway Servants?
Which of the following activities is supported under the Training Augmentation initiative?
Which of the following activities is supported under the Training Augmentation initiative?
What immediate action is taken during natural disasters like floods or landslides?
What immediate action is taken during natural disasters like floods or landslides?
Under which act are provisions for disabled Railway Servants made?
Under which act are provisions for disabled Railway Servants made?
What percentage is allocated to sports activities as part of the initiatives?
What percentage is allocated to sports activities as part of the initiatives?
Which aspect of indigenous medical systems is explicitly mentioned?
Which aspect of indigenous medical systems is explicitly mentioned?
What is an included support for disabled Railway Servants as per the initiatives?
What is an included support for disabled Railway Servants as per the initiatives?
What is the main goal of organizing workshops for disabled Railway Servants?
What is the main goal of organizing workshops for disabled Railway Servants?
What type of situation triggers immediate relief measures outlined in the document?
What type of situation triggers immediate relief measures outlined in the document?
Which assistance is provided to disabled Railway Servants regarding mobility?
Which assistance is provided to disabled Railway Servants regarding mobility?
What is the per capita rate of the annual grant credited to the fund for non-gazetted Railway employees on 1st April?
What is the per capita rate of the annual grant credited to the fund for non-gazetted Railway employees on 1st April?
Which of the following categories is specifically excluded from the sanctioned strength for the annual grant?
Which of the following categories is specifically excluded from the sanctioned strength for the annual grant?
What is the monthly scholarship amount provided for wards of non-gazetted Railway Servants pursuing higher technical/professional education?
What is the monthly scholarship amount provided for wards of non-gazetted Railway Servants pursuing higher technical/professional education?
Which of the following groups is eligible for higher technical/professional education scholarships?
Which of the following groups is eligible for higher technical/professional education scholarships?
What type of adjustment is made to the fund once the correct amount of contribution is determined?
What type of adjustment is made to the fund once the correct amount of contribution is determined?
What is the total allocation amount for the scholarship detailed in the fund?
What is the total allocation amount for the scholarship detailed in the fund?
Which of the following documents serves as the authority for the allocations detailed for the Welfare Fund?
Which of the following documents serves as the authority for the allocations detailed for the Welfare Fund?
Which statement accurately defines the allocation for higher technical/professional education scholarships?
Which statement accurately defines the allocation for higher technical/professional education scholarships?
What is the maximum funeral charge provided for the death of Railway Servants?
What is the maximum funeral charge provided for the death of Railway Servants?
In which scenarios can higher amounts of relief be granted to Railway Servants?
In which scenarios can higher amounts of relief be granted to Railway Servants?
Which category of employees requires immediate financial assistance as per the relief provisions?
Which category of employees requires immediate financial assistance as per the relief provisions?
What is one purpose of organizing cultural programs as stated in the content?
What is one purpose of organizing cultural programs as stated in the content?
Which document provides the authority for relief measures as outlined for Railway Servants?
Which document provides the authority for relief measures as outlined for Railway Servants?
What type of maintenance is associated with the promotion of cultural activities?
What type of maintenance is associated with the promotion of cultural activities?
Which group of Railway employees is specifically covered under the relief provisions for distress?
Which group of Railway employees is specifically covered under the relief provisions for distress?
What type of funding is allocated for the promotion of cultural activities?
What type of funding is allocated for the promotion of cultural activities?
How are the relief measures in case of sickness or accidents characterized?
How are the relief measures in case of sickness or accidents characterized?
What is the significance of organizing cultural programs specifically in railway employee residential colonies?
What is the significance of organizing cultural programs specifically in railway employee residential colonies?
Flashcards
Railway Staff Benefit Fund
Railway Staff Benefit Fund
A fund maintained for each Indian Railway, used for staff benefits and education of their children.
Staff Education
Staff Education
The fund supports staff education and the education of their children, excluding cases covered by Chapter XXII, Section A of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual Volume-II.
Gazetted Railway Servants
Gazetted Railway Servants
Specifically excluded from certain benefits in the fund (e.g. educational assistance).
Fines and Forfeited Bonuses
Fines and Forfeited Bonuses
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Scholarship Withdrawal (Promotion)
Scholarship Withdrawal (Promotion)
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Committee Decision (Expenditure)
Committee Decision (Expenditure)
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Fund Use Restrictions
Fund Use Restrictions
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Annual Grant to the Fund
Annual Grant to the Fund
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Contribution to the Fund
Contribution to the Fund
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What is excluded from the grant calculation?
What is excluded from the grant calculation?
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Educational Scholarship Scope
Educational Scholarship Scope
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Who receives educational scholarships?
Who receives educational scholarships?
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Scholarship Amount
Scholarship Amount
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Fund Distribution
Fund Distribution
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Board's Authority
Board's Authority
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What are the sources of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What are the sources of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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Who benefits from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Who benefits from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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What are some of the benefits provided by the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What are some of the benefits provided by the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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Are there any limitations on using the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
Are there any limitations on using the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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What happens to a scholarship if a non-gazetted railway servant gets promoted?
What happens to a scholarship if a non-gazetted railway servant gets promoted?
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Sports Activities in Railways
Sports Activities in Railways
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What are some examples of sports facilities provided by Indian Railways?
What are some examples of sports facilities provided by Indian Railways?
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What are some other initiatives taken by Indian Railways for staff welfare?
What are some other initiatives taken by Indian Railways for staff welfare?
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How does Indian Railways assist disabled employees?
How does Indian Railways assist disabled employees?
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Who forms the Staff Benefit Fund Committee?
Who forms the Staff Benefit Fund Committee?
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Workshop Committee Composition
Workshop Committee Composition
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Disagreements & Final Authority
Disagreements & Final Authority
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Retired Employees & Committees
Retired Employees & Committees
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Suspended Employees & Meetings
Suspended Employees & Meetings
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Staff Welfare Fund Source
Staff Welfare Fund Source
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SBF Use
SBF Use
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Mental Wellbeing Initiatives
Mental Wellbeing Initiatives
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SBF Funding Limits
SBF Funding Limits
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Cash Awards
Cash Awards
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SBF Scholarship Eligibility
SBF Scholarship Eligibility
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SBF Committee Power
SBF Committee Power
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Gazetted Promotion Impact
Gazetted Promotion Impact
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Fund Sources
Fund Sources
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Gazetted vs. Non-Gazetted
Gazetted vs. Non-Gazetted
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What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
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Committee Decision Making
Committee Decision Making
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Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarship Eligibility
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What is the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What is the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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How is the Fund financed?
How is the Fund financed?
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What are some fund uses?
What are some fund uses?
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Who is eligible for scholarships?
Who is eligible for scholarships?
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What is the scholarship amount?
What is the scholarship amount?
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Who manages the Fund?
Who manages the Fund?
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What happens if a non-gazetted employee is promoted?
What happens if a non-gazetted employee is promoted?
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What is the Board's authority?
What is the Board's authority?
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What happens if a non-gazetted railway servant is promoted?
What happens if a non-gazetted railway servant is promoted?
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Who manages the Staff Benefit Fund?
Who manages the Staff Benefit Fund?
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What are some key sources of funds for the Staff Benefit Fund?
What are some key sources of funds for the Staff Benefit Fund?
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What are some limitations on using the Staff Benefit Fund?
What are some limitations on using the Staff Benefit Fund?
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How does Indian Railways encourage sports activities?
How does Indian Railways encourage sports activities?
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What are some benefits of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What are some benefits of the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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What is a gazetted railway servant?
What is a gazetted railway servant?
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What happens to a scholarship if a non-gazetted railway servant is promoted to a gazetted post?
What happens to a scholarship if a non-gazetted railway servant is promoted to a gazetted post?
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What are the key decisions the Staff Benefit Fund Committee makes?
What are the key decisions the Staff Benefit Fund Committee makes?
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Can retired employees be nominated to the Staff Benefit Fund Committee?
Can retired employees be nominated to the Staff Benefit Fund Committee?
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What are some examples of recreational facilities for railway staff?
What are some examples of recreational facilities for railway staff?
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Study Notes
Indian Railway Establishment Code (Chapter 8) - Staff Benefit Fund
- Staff Benefit Fund: A fund maintained for each Indian Railway.
- Education Grants: Grants available for staff and children's education, excluding schools not meeting prescribed standards.
- Other Expenditure: Committee can request funds for other staff benefits, subject to General Manager approval.
- Non-Gazetted Servant Scholarships: Scholarships for non-gazetted servants' children are not revoked if the parent is promoted, but cease if the parent is confirmed in a gazetted position.
- Fund Credits: The fund receives credits from fines and forfeited provident fund bonuses(excluding gazetted servants').
- Annual Grants: An annual grant is credited to the fund based on non-gazetted employees' sanctioned strength.
- Allocation for Activities: 800 is allocated among various activities.
Allocation Details
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Higher Education: Scholarship is provided for higher education (technical/professional) to children of non-gazetted railway servants.
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Criteria: Only children of non-gazetted servants in Grade Pay above 12400 or Level 4 in pay matrix.
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Allocation: ₹116 (per month).
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Higher Education (Girls): Scholarship for higher technical/professional education for girl children of railway servants upto Grade Pay of 12,400, @ 1500/- pm.
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Allocation: ₹110
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Higher Education (Males): Scholarship for higher technical/professional education for male children of railway servants upto Grade Pay of 12,400, @ 1500/- pm.
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Allocation: ₹100
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Women Empowerment: Activities to support and empower women railway servants.
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Recreational Facilities: Includes gym equipment, holiday camps, and study tours for employees and their wards.
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Cultural Activities: Organizing cultural programmes in residential colonies, schools, and divisions by providing instruments and expenses.
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Relief Assistance: Provision for financial assistance to non-gazetted railway employees in distress/sickness, as well as immediate financial assistance to those injured/having issues.
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Sports Activities: Encouraging sports by providing equipment and training.
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Medical Support: Including indigenous systems of medicine such as homoeopathy.
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Disaster Relief: Immediate relief in times of crises (floods, famine, etc)
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Disabled Employee Support: Assistance for disabled railway servants/wards in acquiring/using specific equipment.
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Miscellaneous: Includes miscellaneous expenses and seminars or workshops.
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Promoting Mental Health: Activities to promote mental health and well-being of employees.
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Committee Management: The functioning of employee committees, welfare officers, members, their responsibilities, and their appointment processes, are outlined comprehensively.
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Expenditure: The general manager oversees expenditure from the fund.
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Interest and Contributions: 2% interest and annual contribution for the fund are outlined.
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Explore the details of the Staff Benefit Fund as outlined in Chapter 8 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code. This chapter covers education grants, scholarships, fund credits, and allocation for various staff benefits. Test your knowledge on how these provisions aid railway employees and their families.