Grant of Funds for Modernisation of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens

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This document details a scheme initiated by the Department of Personnel and Training to provide financial assistance for the modernization of departmental canteens in Central Government Offices. The scheme outlines eligibility criteria, funding patterns based on canteen category, and guidelines for proposal submission and implementation. It emphasizes the importance of staff welfare and aims to improve the functioning of these canteens through upgrades to kitchen equipment, furniture, and storage facilities. The document also clarifies that this is a one-time grant and outlines procedures for managing funds, including price adjustments and maintaining financial records. It also specifies that no further financial support will be provided in the future and that canteen funds should not be deposited as government revenue.

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No. 21/1/2023-Dir. (CEC)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel & Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan
Khan Market, New Delhi, the 9th/05/2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of fund for modernisation of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen located in Central Government Offices- reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department’s O.M. No. – 20/1/2015-Dir.(C) dated 31.07.2015 (copy enclosed) on the above subject and to invite proposals for grant of funds for modernisation of departmental canteens functioning from Central Government Offices.

  1. The Ministries/Departments are requested to assess the need for modernization of departmental canteens under their administrative charge and may submit their proposals in accordance with the ibid O.M. after obtaining the approval of their IFDs by June 2023. As this is one time grant, the Ministries/Departments who have already forwarded the proposals/received the grant earlier, need not submit the proposal again.

  2. In addition, it is also requested to provide the details of Authorised Controller Code (Pr. AO), Authorised PAO code and Authorised DDO of the concerned Department.

Encl:- As above:

  • (Kulbhushan Malhotra)
  • Under Secretary to the Government of India
  • Tel No.: – 011-24646961

To,

All the Ministries/Departments of Government of India (As per standard list).

Attention:- JS/Director (Administration of the concerned Establishment- for necessary action for further dissemination to all concerned Establishment/attached/Subordinate Offices under their jurisdiction and administrative control.
No.20/1/2015-Dir.(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, dated 31st July, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of funds for Modernisation of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens located in Central Government Offices.

The undersigned is directed to state that Department of Personnel and Training has initiated a scheme whereby financial assistance would be provided to individual Ministries/Depts. and their attached/subordinate offices for the modernisation of Departmental Canteens under their administrative charge.

  1. Approved scheme for provision of funds to Ministries/Depts. and their attached/subordinate offices is enclosed for ready reference. The funds will be provided on first-cum-first serve basis.
  2. All Ministries/Depts. and their attached/subordinate offices are requested to assess the need for modernisation of Departmental Canteens under their administrative charge and forward their proposal for grant of funds to this Department after obtaining the approval of respective IFDs.

P. Thang
(Pratima Tyagi)
Director (Canteens)

Encl: As Above.

To

All the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (As per the standard list) (Attention JS/Director/Administration) of the concerned Establishment) for necessary action for further dissemination to all concerned Establishment/Attached/Subordinate Offices under their jurisdiction and administrative control.

GRANT OF FUNDS FOR MODERNIZATION OF DEPARTMENTAL CANTEENS

Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens have been functioning in various Central Government Offices as one of the important measure of welfare for employees. In order to improve functioning of Departmental Canteen so that they effectively contribute towards welfare of employees, DOPT proposes to grant financial assistance in following pattern for Modernization of Departmental Canteens.

CATEGORY OF CANTEENS AMOUNT OF GRANT
‘D’ Type Canteen Rs. 5 lakhs
‘C’ Type Canteen
‘B’ Type Canteen
‘A’ Type Canteen
‘2A’ Type Canteen Rs. 10 lakhs
‘3A’ Type Canteen
‘4A’ Type Canteen
‘5A’ Type Canteen
‘6A’ Type Canteen Rs. 15 lakhs
‘7A’ Type Canteen
‘8A’ Type Canteen
‘9A’ Type Canteen
’10A’ Type Canteen Rs. 20 lakhs

1. Introduction

DOPT recognizes the need for modernization of Departmental Canteens as a part of staff welfare measure. With a view to enhance staff welfare and satisfaction of employees, it is proposed to execute modernization of canteen through funding from non-plan budget of DOPT earmarked for staff welfare.

2. Aims and Objectives

The Scheme aims at modernization of the existing departmental canteens through suitable measure like upgradation of kitchen equipments, kitchenware providing furniture suitable for canteen requirement like high table, side table, improving storage capacity, safe and hygienic storage of raw materials through deep refrigerators and other related equipments.

  1. Planning

While planning modernization, the requirement of Ministries/Departments/Offices to which the Departmental Canteen is catering should be taken into account.

a) The planning need to take into account the requirement of total number of users. Ministry should also take into account minimum requirement of eatables/beverages for employees.

b) The dining space requirement, sitting facilities should be planned in such a way that the allotted canteen space is able to meet requirement of average number of employees visiting the canteen.

c) Need for fuel saving equipment may also be kept in view.

d) Need for maintenance of hygiene and proper refrigeration of raw materials should be taken into account.

  1. Modalities

The proposals received from various Ministries will be examined by a committee consisting of Dir (C) and US (W) under Chairmanship of Chief Welfare Officer, DOPT. Grants will be released based on recommendation of the Committee.

  1. Basic Guidelines

The Scheme is applicable to Departmental Canteens under the administrative control of various Ministries/Departments/Attached/Subordinate Offices in Delhi/Outside Delhi.

Proposals need to fulfill the aims and objective of the Scheme. In case modernization proposal exceeds admissible grant amount, the Balance of expenditure may be funded by respective Ministries/Departments in consultation with IFD.

All materials to be used/procured for modernization should be based on functional requirement and should be cost effective.

The proposal should be prepared in accordance with the various provisions of General Financial Rules.

A certificate will have to be provided that funds granted for modernization of canteens will not be used for Capital Grants for starting new canteens, nor they would be used as replacement Grants and grants for repairing of main equipment as specified vide DOPT O.M. No.12/5/91-Dir(C) dated 09.04.1992 (Copy enclosed).
Procurement of furniture and other equipments, if included in the proposal, would be governed by the instructions relating to the purchase of stores as contained in Chapter-6 (Procurement of Goods and Services) of General Finance Rule, 2005.

The proposal should not involve any alteration in the basic structure of the building. Any addition to the electric loads should be done in consultation with the concerned authorities.

The Ministries/Departments, in consultation with the executing agency will ensure that standardized good quality materials are used in both civil and electrical works.

Proposals should contain approval of the Financial Adviser of the Ministry/Department concerned.

The proposal should be submitted in prescribed Proforma enclosed.

3. Guidelines for Proposals for Furniture

Proposal should clearly specify the number of each item of furniture proposed to be procured and present availability of furniture. The mode of acquisition of furniture will be left open to the Ministries/Departments after following requisite formalities.

The furniture to be procured should be environment-friendly and fire-resistant.

4. Guidelines for Proposals Relating to Demands for Equipment

Proposals relating to demand for Kitchen equipment should be part of the composite proposal. Departments may consult and take technical guidance from Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) functioning under the control of Ministry of Tourism located nearest to their canteen while finalizing the requirement/proposal for kitchen equipments. For this purpose, list of such IHMs is enclosed. The purchase of such equipments should be made in accordance with the Chapter 6 (Procurement of Goods and Services) of the General Financial Rules, 2005.

The proposals relating to purchase for equipment should be supported by efficiency gains, and the necessity of the same in the Ministry/Department.

8. Implementation

The Ministries/Departments should monitor the execution of the projects to ensure that there is no gap between proposed modernization scheme and actual execution. The utilization certificates would be required to be furnished by the user Ministries/Departments.

9. Post Execution

Ministries/Departments should ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of their modernized canteens.

10. Other Guidelines

The Ministries/Departments/Attached/Subordinate Office will submit a Status Report within one month of completion of project.
PROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS SEEKING FUNDS UNDER THE SCHEME FOR MODERNIZATION OF NON-STATUTORY DEPARTMENTAL CANTEENS LOCATED IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES

1. Name of the Ministry/Department/Attached/Subordinate Office
2. Name and location of Departmental Canteen for which funds are required
3 Type of canteen
3.1 Need for modernizing the canteen
4.1 Objectives to be met as a result of modernization of canteen
4.2 Brief write up on how the upgraded facilities would benefit the users
5 (a) Component-wise details of the proposal and funds requirement (Items should be clearly prioritized and be mentioned in that order ) – Rupees.
Sl. No. Item (s) required Requirement of funds
Nos.
1 2 3
(i) Fur. & Fix.
(ii) Equipments
(iii) Electrical
(iv) Civil
(v) Others
In case IHM has been consulted please indicate the same
Total
6 State whether the proposal:
(i) Has been approved by Financial Adviser? If so, attach a copy of the note showing his/her approval
ii) if modernization involves Civil & Electrical Works, please, attach existing layout plan for canteen as well as proposed layout plan and cost estimate separately for Civil & Electrical Work
iii) Certificate that funds will not be used for purposes Capital Grant, Replacement grant, Grants for repairing main equipment in compliance of DOP&T OM No. 12/5/91-Dir (C), dated 9.4.92 (copy enclosed)
7. Other information, as specified in the guidelines, justifying the proposal.
8. (a) Name and complete address of Pay & Accounts Office of the concerned Ministry/Department.
(b) Name and complete address of Chief Controller of Accounts (concerned Ministry/ Department)
9. Name address and telephone number of officer
(s) who could be contacted for supply of additional information
10. List of Enclosures

(Name of the Officer) Designation Ministry/Department/Office of Tele. No.

Government of India, Ministry of Tourism

Institutes of Hotel Management following National Council for Hotel Management & C.T. Courses

List of Institutes offering B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Admin. with Specialization

Name of IHMs Tel: / Fax no. / Email / Website
Institute of Hotel Management, S.J. Polytechnic Campus, Bashedri Road, Bangalore-500001 Ph. No. 060-32282860
Fax: 060-32285683
E-mail: Ihm@iamb.com
Website: www.iambengalore.kar.nic.in
Institute of Hotel Management, CIT Campus, TTTI-Tharamani, P.O. Chennai-600113 Ph. No. 044-22849020
Fax: 044-22841610
Email: Ihm@cit@citisons.in
Website: www.ihmcitenai.org
Institute of Hotel Management, Librarys Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi- 110012 Ph. No. 011-28542420
Fax: 28542177
Email: Ihm@sas@sasthmati.com
Website: www.ihmpsaa.net
Institute of Hotel Management, Alta Panorama, Bardea, Goa- 400021 Ph. No. 0632-2417252
Fax: 0632-2417259
Email: Ihm@aadassahamst.in
Website: www.ihmpsa.nic.in
Institute of Hotel Management, P-Row, D D Colony, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad-500037 Ph. No. 040-27437560
Fax: 040-27437859
Email: Ihm@rvarabad@rediffmail.com
Website: www.rivaryd.org
Institute of Hotel Management, P-16, Tarabala Road, Kolkata – 700203 Ph. No. 033-24014318
Fax: 033-24014291
Email: Ihm@i-ent.net
Website: www.ihmcokala.com
Institute of Hotel Management, Vear Savarhar Marg, Deder (W), Mumbai-400028 Ph. No. 022-24457241
Fax: 24445779
Email: aanth@hmcton.edu
Website: www.ihmcton.edu

List of Institutes offering B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Admin. (General Course)

Name of IHMs Tel: / Fax no. / Email / Website
Guru Hosek Institute of Hotel Management, 182P, Miguel Road, Panthali, Near Bodepar station, Kolkata, West Bengal 700114 Ph. NO. 020-25231246, 00030125264(14)
Fax: 020-25231246
Email: IHm@gimm.ac.in
Website: www.gimm.ac.in
Institute of Hotel Management, 1100 Quartara, Near Academy of Adres, Bhopal-450016 Ph. No. 0755-2454367
Fax: 0755-2455049
Email: pth@aad@ihmcst.com
Website: www.ihmst.com
Institute of Hotel Management, Vear Suramgar Bal Nagar, Bhubaneswar-751024 Ph. No. 0574-2851241
Fax: 0574-2855882
Email: hsw@sivb-gimmbss.org
Website: www.ihmbs.org
Dr. Ambadhar Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42 D, Chandigarh – 180935 Ph. No. 0172-2604833
Fax: 2611508
Email: Ihm_end@yahoo.com
Website: www.ihmchandigam.org

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Institute of Hotel Management, Sha’gpur, Patla Kudasan, Gandhinagar-382421 Government of India, Ministry of Tourism

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State/Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 03583-270557
Dara Geen, Tadong, Fax: 270557
Gangloir-737135 Email: bmgangloir@rediffmail.com
Website:
State Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 0261-2818928
Govt. Polytechnic Campus, New Pali Road, Fax: 2818929
Jodhpur-343001 Email: ahmjodhpur@rediffmail.com
Website: www.ihmjodhpur.com
State Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 0455-238886
Govt. Guest House Compound, West Hills, Fax: 2388863
Koshikoda-673006 Email: ahmisafout@gmail.com
Website:
State Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 01744-238786
Jyotisar, Kurukshetra – 136115 Fax: 238786
Email: prindpal@iindia.com
ors_aynar@rediffmail.com
Website: www.iindiar.com
Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 0123-4083486
Bedkal Lake Chsowk, Fax: 0129-4083486
Faridabad – 121001 Email: prindpal@iindia.edam.
Website: www.iindiar.edam.
Institute of Hotel Management Meerut Ph. No. 0121-2658366
Delhi-Debrecun Highway, NH-88, Fax:
Dauruia, Meerut – 250621 Email: info@ihmmeerut.com
Website: www.ihmmeerut.com
Oriental School of Hotel Management, Ph. No. 04656-255716
Valley View, Lakkidi, VyDad, Wayanad Fax: 255720
Kerla-873878 Email: prindpal@orientalschool.com
Website: www.orientalschool.com
Shrishakal College of Hotel Management Ph. No. 040-89908504
Vamin Plaza, Bagulapet, Fax: 89908507
Kiyowabad -600016 Email: ihmohrishakal@gmail.com
Website: www.ihmohrishakal.com
SRM Institute of Hotel Management Ph. NO. 044-27453147
SRM Nagar, Kadumkuttalpur, Fax: 27454260
Kanchipuram- 603283 Email: smahmradaralswami@yahoo.com
Website: www.srmash.in
Kardeeta Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 0874-3291057
Balya Nagar, Jonia, Malwaa, Fax: 2852106
Shubaneswar -783664 Email: info.thu@gmail.com
Website: www.nhs.org
Chitkara Institute of Hotel Management Ph. No. 01753-897442
Janata, Patiala, Fax: 897065
Rajpur – 146401 Email: director.sarkin@chitkara.edu.in
Website: www.chitkara.edu.in
Chandigarh College of Hotel Management Ph. NO. 0172-3984211
Landran Road, Mohali, Punjab-146307 Fax: 2854207
Email: prindpal@schmal.org
Website: www.schmal.org
Jannaya Academy of Tourism & Ph. No. 0481-2690820/22
Hotel Management Fax:
Manigandan Road, Ranjee Nagar Email: jennayascademy@yahoo.co.in
Thushirepally Website: www.jennayascademy.in

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K C College of Hotel Management Ph No 31823-851638
Karyam Road, Nawanshahr, Punjab Fax: Email: shamil.kchm@gmail.com
Website: www.scomt.com
Val’s College of Science Ph. NO. 644-23582837
Vatan Nagar, P V Vaithiyaltingam Road, Pottavaram, Chennai Fax: Email: bennett4@gmail.com
Website: www.vatacollage.com
RGR Institute of Hotel Management Ph. NO. 044-24885004
Sindeut Gardes, Vaisearevaikam, Chennai Fax: Email: mgidhhat@yahoo.co.in
Website: www.mgmeiaring.in
Deah Bhagat Institute of Hotel Management Ph NO. 01760-020513
Amitch Road, Mandi, Gobindgarh, Punjab – 147301 Fax: Email: eantech@deahbhagatinstitutes.com
Website: www.deahbhagatinstitutes.com
Rajasthan Food Craft Institute
Ccsc Community Centre,
Gourachan Vise, Sector-14,
Udaipur-313004, Rajasthan
Rajasthan Food Craft Institute
Anasagar Circular Road,
Post RC5, Ajmer-305001, Rajasthan
Orissa Food Craft Institute
Giseko Tourism Centre,
Tilliagam Road,
Salangir-767001, Orissa
West Bengal Food Craft Institute
Lewis Jubilee Sanatorium,
Cagasing-130036,
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh Food Craft Institute
Aligarh Muslim University Campus,
Aligarh-200302, Uttar Pradesh

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Most Immediate

No.12/5/91-Dir(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

3rd Floor
Loknayak Bhawan
New Delhi.

Dated: 9th April, 921

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT: Non-statutory departmental/cooperative canteens/
Tiffin rooms located in Central Government offices.

The undersigned is directed to say that employees of
the non-statutory departmental/cooperative canteen/tiffin
rooms located in Central Government offices have been treated
as Central Government employees w.e.f. 1.10.91 in terms of
the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the
orders contained in this Department’s OM No.12/5/91-Dir(C)
dated 29th January, 1992.

  1. Consequent upon implementation of this order the
    financial liabilities of the Government with regard to pay
    and allowances and other benefits of the canteen employees have
    increased. As per the instructions contained in the above
    quoted OM this expenditure is to be absorbed from within the
    ceiling of non-plan expenditure approved by the Ministry of
    Finance. Keeping in view the budgetary constraint and
    instructions for all round economy, it has been decided that in
    future no financial support may be provided to the canteens
    from the Government side. It means no Capital Grants/Replaces
    ment Grants, Grants for repairing of main equipment, loan or
    advance may be sanctioned for the purpose to the Departmental
    canteens by Ministries/Departments.

  2. To meet the additional expenditure if any on the above
    account after withdrawal of grants, all the Ministries are
    requested to ask the Managing Committees of the Departmental
    canteens to review the prices of the eetables sold in the
    canteens and raise them with immediate effect. They may also
    keep in view the increase in the raw material and other inputs
    needed to run the canteen. These instructions may be brought
    to the notice of Chairmen of all the Departmental Canteens
    under your Ministry for strict compliance.

  3. It may also be noted that the activities of the canteen

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continued:

are to be kept out of the Government activities. Therefore, sale proceeds of the Departmental Canteens may continue to be deposited in the Nationalised Bank as hitherto and accounts may be operated as per the instructions contained in the Green Book. It may be noted that the sale proceeds are not to be deposited under Government revenue.

  1. The funds for making purchases of raw materials of food stuff and eatables etc. should be drawn from this Account and strict vigilance to be kept on the expenditure. The cash book, stock register and other accounts of the canteens be regularly checked by the Chairman/Secretary of the Managing Committee in addition to the normal audit which is being done at present.
  2. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance vide their U.C.No.F-2(26)-B(CND)/92 dated 28.1.92 and Home Finance Division vide their D.No.6-8/92-Fin.1 dated 28.1.92.

R.C. RICHARDY
DIRECTOR (CANTEENS)
TEL: 4625818

To

  1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India (as per standard list).

  2. Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

  3. Ministry of Economic Affairs, Budgetary Division.

  4. All Controllers of Accounts in Ministries/Departments.

  5. Home Finance Division.

  6. Director of Audit, Central Revenue.

  7. Comptroller General of Accounts, New Delhi.

  8. CCDA, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.

  9. Accounts Officer (Canteens) with 300 spare copies.
    .