Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance to Railway Servants having Divyang Children

Reimbursement of Education Allowance to Railway Servants With Divyang Kids

The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is a policy that applies to Railway Servants. This policy specifically focuses on Railway Servants who have Divyang Children, meaning children with disabilities. The purpose of this policy is to provide financial support and assistance to these Railway Servants in covering the educational expenses of their Divyang Children. This includes expenses related to tuition fees, books, uniforms, transportation, and any other educational needs. Through this reimbursement program, the Railway Servants are able to ensure that their Divyang Children have access to the necessary education and educational resources, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.

Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) to Railway servants having Divyang Children – RBE No. 81/2023

RBE No. 81/2023

भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड) (RAILWAY BOARD)

No. EC(W)2017/ED-2/3

New Delhi, dated 21.06.2023

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/PUs.

Sub: Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) to Railway servants having Divyang Children-reg.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even no. dated 13.08.2018 whereby Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) OM No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16/17.07.2018 containing consolidated instructions on the subject of CEA & Hostel Subsidy to Government servants, was circulated on the Railways for information and necessary action. OM dated 16/17.07.2018 aforesaid, also contained provisions for CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Divyang Children of Government servants.

2. Now, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) vide OM NO. A-27012/01/2022-Estt.(AL) dated 17.02.2023 (copy enclosed) have issued further instructions on the subject expanding the scope of CEA to those Divyang Children also who are unable to attend school physically. Instructions in the enclosed OM dated 17.02.2023 shall apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees with effect from 17.02.2023.

3. Please acknowledge receipt.

(Harish Chander)
Director Estt. (Welfare)
Railway Board

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