RBE No. 111/2020: Sports – Incentive Increments

No.2014/E(Sports)/5(2)/16/GYM, dated 10.12.2020

Sub: Delegation of power to Zonal Railways to grant additional increments to sportspersons for their sports achievements prior to 31.12.2010.

Ref: Railway board’s letter No.2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy), dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010).

Sportspersons were granted incentive increments by the Railways on the advice of Railway Board prior to 31.12.2010. Power to grant additional increments to sportspersons for excellence at International and National level were delegated to Zonal Railways vide Board’s letter No.2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy), dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010).

It has come to the knowledge of Board that there are a large number of cases where additional increments which were due to the sportspersons has not been given. Director General (HR) has taken seriously note of this delay and has directed that the reasons for such delay may be ascertained and responsibility fixed for the same. 

It has further been decided to delegate the power to Zonal Railways to grant additional increments to sportspersons for excellence at International and National level for the cases prior to 31.12.2010 also. Zonal Railways may decide the cases in consultation with their Associate Finance. It may be ensured that the schemes are implemented strictly in accordance with the policy in vogue at the time of said achievements without any violation of norms on priority basis in a time bound manner without any further delay. 

Action taken in this regard may be kindly be intimated to Board. 

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.111/2020

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.