Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Continued Effort to Make Service Rules More Responsive to Employees and Their Families

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh called for continued efforts to make service rules more responsive to employees and their families during the launch of the 'CSS Shield' initiative by the Central Secretariat Services (CSS) Forum. The 'CSS Shield' is a mutual support mechanism designed to provide collective financial assistance to the bereaved families of CSS officers. During the event, financial assistance was presented to the families of late Shri Mohan Chandra Bhatt and late Shri Rajendra Chandra. The Minister noted that the government has modified several service-related provisions in recent years to reflect contemporary needs and remains open to further rule modifications. The CSS Forum reported that since 2020, officers have contributed around ₹1.30 crore for the families of approximately 65–70 deceased officers, and the formalised initiative aims to provide at least ₹15 lakh per bereaved family with plans to expand support, including scholarships for children.