This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions clarifies the procedure for medical checkups of canteen employees. It references previous guidelines on hygiene and sanitation in departmental canteens and seeks to address recent requests for clarification. The memorandum advises departments to direct canteen employees who are CGHS beneficiaries to the relevant CGHS...
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions addresses the need to improve facilities in departmental canteens to better support women employees in Central Government jobs. Following a meeting on June 25, 2009, all Ministries and Departments are requested to upgrade canteen facilities, including considering food courts and better amenities, to alleviate challenges...
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training addresses the need for updated information regarding staff strength in non-statutory departmental canteens and tiffin rooms across Central Government offices in Delhi and outside. It clarifies that canteen employees were declared Government Employees in 1991, but no updated data has been received since. All Ministries and...
This office memorandum addresses the quality of food served in canteens within Central Government offices. It emphasizes that canteens were established as a welfare measure to provide hygienic and tasty refreshments to employees. The memorandum notes reports of substandard food quality in departmental canteens compared to private alternatives and directs Canteen Management Committees and...
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions addresses the maintenance of hygiene in departmental canteens functioning from Central Government Offices. It reiterates the need for periodical inspections to ensure food quality, sanitary conditions, and the personal hygiene of canteen employees. The memorandum references previous guidelines from the DOPT’s Green...
This Office Memorandum details the revised classification of posts within Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens functioning from Central Government Offices. It references a previous O.M. (No. 11012/7/2008-Estt.(A) dated 17.4.2009) which established revised norms for post categorization. The memorandum then lists specific posts – Safaiwala, Wash Boy, Bearer, Tea/Coffee Maker, Asstt. Halwai-cum-Cook...
This office memorandum details the revised provisions for the constitution and functioning of Managing Committees for non-statutory departmental canteens in Central Government Offices. The revisions stem from changes in canteen employee status and funding provisions. The document outlines the committee’s composition – including a Chairman, Members representing both management and staff, and...
This Office Memorandum outlines the launch of a special cleanliness campaign in Departmental Canteens and Government Offices as part of the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. It emphasizes the importance of hygiene in canteens, which are established for staff welfare, and details specific guidelines for maintaining cleanliness. These include regular inspections, proper handling of food and...
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training directs all Ministries/Departments to introduce hygienic and healthy food options in Departmental Canteens located in Central Government Offices. It emphasizes staff welfare and provides an illustrative list of vegetarian snacks and beverages that canteens may consider adding to their menus, such as vegetable soups, dhokla...
This office memorandum details a scheme initiated by the Department of Personnel and Training to provide financial assistance for the modernisation of departmental canteens in Central Government Offices. The scheme outlines varying levels of funding based on canteen type, ranging from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs. It emphasizes the need for modernization to enhance staff welfare and provides...