A recent office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) announces an extension to the duration of the adventure sports and related activities scheme for Central Government employees. Previously set at 5-7 days, the scheme now allows for up to 10 days of participation. This change comes with stipulations: the financial ceiling for the scheme remains unchanged, and participants can only avail of special Casual Leave for the duration of the activity, up to a maximum of 10 days. The memorandum is directed to Under Secretaries/Welfare Officers across all Ministries and Departments.
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No.125/1/2015-16-CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Room No.361, ‘B’ Wing, 3rd Floor,
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110 003
Dated: 08th December, 2016
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The undersigned is directed to refer to the CCSCSB’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 26th April, 2016 regarding Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports & Similar Activities amongst Central Government Employees and to convey that the CCSCSB, DOPT has extended the duration of adventure sports & related activities up to 10 days from the earlier of 5-7 days, subject to the following conditions:
i. There would be no increase in the financial ceiling already approved for the scheme.
ii. No leave other than special Casual Leave of 10 days granted for this purpose would be given under this scheme.
(Md. Nadeem)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India
To: Under Secretary/Welfare Officer to all Ministries/Departments