No.125/1/2015-16-CCSCSB Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)

Dated:21.06.2017

CIRCULAR

Sub: Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports & Similar Activities amongst Central Government Employees- Programmes to be organized by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited.

Please refer to the Department of Personnel & Training’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 04.12.2015 regarding Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports & Similar Activities amongst Central Government Employees( copy enclosed).

2. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited(GMVNL) has offered the following programme for Central Government Employees eligible under the Scheme:

An itinerary of the programme is enclosed.
Services Provided by GMVNL : Transportation by Non-AC coach, Twin sharing attached bath accommodation in TRH, all meals(veg.), 7 KG portatage of pesononel belongings, first aid, services of trained in mountaineering tour escort & Experienced camp followers.

3. The interested and eligible Central Government Employees may approach submit his/her application to Secratry, CCSCSB, Roon mo. 361-B wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,Khan Market, New Delhi. The schedule for advance payment for the programme will be intimated later. The reimbursement as admissible will be made after successful completion of programme. The applicant may submit expenditure details(fee receipt & Tickets in original) along with Aadhar Number and Bank Details(Name of Bank, Account Number, IFSC Code and Branch Code) for smooth reimbursement of claim.
4. If there is any query regarding the above mentioned programe applicant may contact Shri Rajpal Singh, PRO, GMVNL M.No.9312633180,011-23350481,011-23326620,011-23327713(Fax).
   (Kulbhushan Malhotra)
   Secretary (CCSCSB)
   Director/Deputy Secretary (Administration) of all Ministries/Department.
   Copy to : Shri Rajpal Singh, PRO, GMVNL.

The Detail Trek Itinerary Of Chopta Tungnath trek

Day 1st 05.07.2017 Delhi to Rishikesh pickup the group from New Delhi Drive 245 km. hot lunch enroute evening arti at parmarth niketan evening tea dinner and over night at Bharatbhoomi

Day 2nd 06.07.2017 Rishikesh to Chopta After B/fast hot lunch enroute rudrapariyag, 200 km. drive to chopta evning tea dinner and night at camp chopta

Day 3rd 07.07.2017 Chopta to tungnath chandrshilla-chopta After B/fast with pack lunch/hot lunch (4 +4) km to & fro trek to Tungnath (3680m) to Chopta. A continuum takes to the paradis of Chopta, roof of the world. From Chopta one can view the majestic peaks of the Himalayas – breathtaking in their beauty against the clear blue skies. From Chopta 4 km steep climb trek leads to Tungnath an ancient temple with excellent work of architecture and sculptures. The view of facing snow clad Peaks Pancha Chuli (6904m) Neelkant (6597m), Nanda Devi (7817m) Dunagiri (7066m) & Kedar Peak (6940m). 1 km further is Chandrshilla peak, the winter summit place. After a brief halt, leisure & excursion trek back to Chopta dinner and overnight at chopta camping

Day 4th 08.07.2017 chopta Rishikesh After B/fast hot lunch enroute 200 km drive to Rishikesh evening tea Dinner and over night at Bharatbhoomi

Day 5thth 09.07.2017 Rishikesh to Delhi After B/fast hot lunch in enroute 245 km drive to Delhi. Tour concludes

Please note – itinerary is subject to change due to natural calamities and weather condition

4. Tariff – 2. Please find under mentioned our group wise tariff & services for the financial year 2017-18 as follows:-

• 15 to 20 PAX (Min. 18 pax required)
• @ Rs.19000/- per per pax

Services – Transportation by Non AC coach, Twin sharing attached bath Accommodation, in TRH / Tent.veg all meals, 7 kg portage of personal belongings, first aid, services of trained in mountaineering tour escort & Experienced camp followers

3. COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Riding mules, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, expenses of personal nature like telephone & laundry, National park & forest entry fee and filming & shooting, monument fee, Ropeway charges and chairlift charges will be paid by the individual member to the concerning authorities. There is no provision of any rescue and succor at present and GMVN management will not be responsible for any mishap. In case of any evacuation or support for the group members the entire charges for airlift will be borne by the group.

4. Disclaimer – Regarding responsibilities during the trek/tour in question as you are aware that certain risks & danger may occur including but not limited to the hazards of activities such as walking along the trek, road blockage, political instability or that the forces of nature and transportation modes may cause inconvenience and delays, GMVN LTD., while every care with members and their property shall not be liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience in the handling thereof. All disputes rising due to above are subject to the jurisdiction on the courts in Dehradun only.
   No.125/1/2015-16/CCSCSB
   Government of India
   Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
   Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 04th December, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports and similar
activities amongst Central Government Employees.

The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith a copy of the
Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports and similar activities amongst
Central Government Employees with the request that the contents of the
Scheme may please be disseminated amongst the employees who are
eligible to avail the benefits of the Scheme.

2. The details of the programmes etc. will be circulated/placed on the
   website of the Department of Personnel & Training separately.

(Abhay Jain)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.
Tel:24646961

To

Director/Deputy Secretary (Administration) of all
Ministries/Deptt.

No.125/1/2015-16-CCSCSB
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 4^{th } December, 2015.

SCHEME FOR PROMOTION OF ADVENTURE SPORTS & SIMILAR ACTIVITIES AMONGST CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

1. Background: The Department of Personnel and Training recognizes that welfare of employees is one of the prime tasks of personnel management and sports activities play an important role in improving their efficiency and morale. Participation by Central Government Employees in adventure sports and similar activities will give them a platform where they would learn lessons from nature and use the knowledge acquired for welfare of the society.
2. Vision: To foster spirit of risk-taking, cooperative team work, capacity of readiness, vital response to challenging situations, endurance and environmental awareness.
3. Mission: The Mission of the Scheme for promotion of adventure sports and similar activities is to encourage Central Government Employees working in the Ministries/Department of the Government of India to take part in these activities by giving financial assistance and other incentives. The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board, a Society registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860, which is under the aegis and control of the Department of Personnel & Training will be the nodal agency for the Scheme.

4. Objectives:

(i) The Scheme would tackle the alarming situation of stress and impact of sedentary life on Government servants as highlighted in several studies conducted so far;
(ii) It would provide a creative outlet to Central Government Employees;
(iii) It would create and foster spirit of risk – taking, cooperative team work, capacity of readiness and vital response to challenging situations and of endurance;
(iv) Central Government Employees would be prepared for better Disaster Management; and
(v) Environmental awareness would be inculcated amongst the Central Government Employees.

5. Scope of the Scheme: The scope of the Scheme is limited to Central Government Employees working in the Ministries/Departments of Government of India. It will also be limited to the programme run
   by Institutes/Organizations approved by the Department of Personnel & Training.

6. Activities to be sponsored and Institutes: The Department of Personnel & Training will sponsor programmes of 5-7 days duration to be organized by the Institutes/Organizations listed at Annex-I. The programme will have components of environmental awareness, disaster management, team spirit, capacity building, and Swachchh Bharat Campaign. The activities under the programme will be Trekking, Mountaineering, Rock-Climbing, Cycling in a difficult terrain, Skiing, Surfing, Boat Sailing, Snorkeling, Rafting, Para Sailing Ballooning, Para Gliding, Jungle Safari/Trekking, Desert Safari/Trekking, Beach Trekking and Environmental Awareness Camps etc. A Calendar of the programmes admissible under the Scheme will be circulated by the Department of Personnel & Training from time to time.

7. Financial Assistance and other incentives:

7.1 The Department of Personnel & Training will provide financial assistance to the eligible Central Government Employees for the programme of approved activities and conducted by the Institutes listed in Annex I.

7.2 Financial assistance will be in the form of reimbursement of Travel Expenses, programme fee and Hiring Charges of the equipments as per the terms and conditions specified in paragraph 7.3 and with a maximum ceiling of Rs.20,000/- (Rs. Twenty thousand only) per person per camp. The assistance will be limited to one activity in a block period of two years. Financial Assistance of 100% of programme fee would be provided in a calendar year to two officials of each Ministries/Departments who have been awarded by the Ministry/Department for excellence in service and nominated for the programme.

7.3 The following Heads are admissible for financial assistance under the Scheme:

i) To and fro travel expenses as per the entitlements under Leave Travel Concessions Rules with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 4,000/-;
ii) Re-imbursement of Programme fee:

(a) 90% for Group ‘C’ Central Government Employee;

(b) 80% for Group ‘B’ Central Government Employee; and

(c) 75% for Group ‘A’ Central Government Employee.

iii) Actual hiring charges if the necessary equipment are hired from any Government agency with adequate proof subject to maximum of Rs. 2000/-.

7.4 Special Casual Leave will be granted to eligible participants in accordance with Department of Personnel & Training Office Memorandum No. 6/1/1985-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 16th July, 1985 and No. 6/1/85-Estt(Pay-I) dated 7th November, 1988.

8. Procedure for availing benefits of the Scheme:

8.1 The Central Government Employee will register himself with the Institute/Organization for the approved programme and make payment for it. He/she will simultaneously also submit his/her application to Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board duly forwarded by the Welfare Officer of their respective Ministry/Department.

8.2 The Ministry/Department will forward nominations of officials who have been awarded by the Ministry/Department for excellence in service and eligible for Financial Assistance of 100% of programme fee.

8.3 The Welfare Officer of the Ministry/Department in each case will certify that the recommended official is a Central Government employee working in the main Ministry/Department and medically fit for the adventure activities opted by him.

8.4 The financial assistance will be given on successful completion of the programme and submission of participation certificate to the Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board.

9. Flexibility to expand the scope: The Department of Personnel & Training will reserve the rights to modify the scheme, addition or deletion of activities, Institutes/Organization, change in pattern of financial assistance and other conditions of the Scheme without any prior notice.

ANNEX I

LIST OF APPROVED INSTITUTES/ORGANISATIONS FOR SCHEME FOR PROMOTION OF ADVENTURE SPORTS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES AMONGST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

1. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. (Recognized by Ministry of Defence and Government of Uttarakhand)
2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali, Himachal Pradesh. (Government of Himachal Pradesh)
3. Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering, Department of Tourism, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. (Ministry of Tourism)
4. National Institute of Water Sports, Vasco da Gama, Goa. (Ministry of Tourism)
5. Swami Vivekanand Institute of Mountaineering, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. (Government of Gujarat)
6. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. (Government of Uttarakhand)

Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports & Similar activities amongst Central Government Employees

Application Form

I, _