UNDUE PRESSURE BY NVS ON JAC MEMBERS

Joint Action Committee of Employees Association/Forum of
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti(All India Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Principal’s Forum, All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Staff Association,
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti Employees Welfare Association,
All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Catering Assistant Association).

Contact Address : Principal’s Quarters, JNV Periye, Kasaragod Kerala -671-316.
Phone: 04672234057 (O/R) Mobile :09447275766
F No. 58/JAC/2009-10 Dt: 27/11/2009

To

Sh.Amit Khare, IAS
Commissioner
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti,
A28 Kailash Colony
New Delhi-110048

Sub.: Meeting with two members of the Joint Action Committee.

Sir,

It is learnt that Sh.Alok Verma, IFS, Joint Commissioner(Admn), NS(HQ), New Delhi called upon two members viz. Sh.Yogender Sharma and Sh.Gajender Yadav of Joint Action Committee(JAC) on 25.11.2009 and directed them to attend his office on 26.11.2009. It is further learnt that on the said day he first tried to pressurize them and then discussed regarding the activities of the Joint Action Committee.

This practice being adopted by the management is a clear-cut violation of the established norms of the relationship between the staff associations and management and a clear-cut attempt of “Divide & Rule” which is not at all appreciable. All the notices being issued to the management regarding the demands and activities of the Joint Action Committee are being decided by the all members of JAC which comprises of different associations. All memorandums and notices are being signed and sent to the different authorities by the executive members of the JAC i.e. President and Secretaries. Calling the persons who have not signed the memorandums and notices and holding discussions with them, trying to exert pressure is undemocratic and unwarranted because such decisions will neither be accepted nor the JAC will withdraw its decisions.
Sir, the agony of Navodaya Vidyalaya Employees who have to retire empty handed will not be understood by Sri. Alok Vermaji who is assured of social and family security through 1972 pension scheme.
It is, therefore, requested to advice Mr.Alok Verma, IFS, JC(Admn.) to kindly refrain from such undemocratic practices. If management is interested to hold any discussions regarding the demands of the employees it should address the Executive Members of the JAC and hold meetings where atleast 2/3 majority of the members of the Jonit Action Committee as a whole attends such meetings. The JAC is holding its meeting in Delhi on 29.11.2009 and the decision taken for further course of action for fulfilling the legitimate demands of the NVS employees will be communicated to the management as well as the Govt.
Yours faithfully,


(V.L.Balasubhramanian)
On behalf of Joint Action Committee
Copy to :
1. Sh.Alok Verma, IFS, Joint Commissioner(Admn.), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi with a request not to make undemocratic attempts by threatening the members of the Joint Action Committee by calling them individually to his office.
2. All the members of the Joint Action Committee including Sh.Yogender Sharma and Sh.Gajender Yadav for information with a request to be careful/watchful and ensure that management is not able to play Divide and Rule policy.

PRESS RELEASE - TOKEN STRIKE ON 16-11-2009

Joint Action Committee of Employees Association/Forum of
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti(All India Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Principal’s Forum, All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Staff Association,
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti Employees Welfare Association,
All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Catering Assistant Association).

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Contact Address : Principal’s Quarters, JNV Periye, Kasaragod Kerala -671-316.
Phone: 04672234057 (O/R) Mobile :09447275766

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F No: 52/JAC/2009-10 Dt: 16/11/2009
PRESS RELEASE

The employees of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country and the regional offices of Navdaya Vidyalaya samiti have gone on one day token strike today demanding GPF cum Pension to all employeeswho have joined before 01.01.2004 and 10 % special allowance to non-teaching staff. The issue of pension has been remaining unresolved for the past two decades.
Reports from all over the country reveals that the strike is total and peaceful. About 20,000 employees have participated in the token strike. Employees have taken up processions and the meetings held in respective districts were addressed by local MPs,MLAs or other Service association leaders.

This token strike is part of the ongoing efforts to get GPF cum pension implemented. Earlier the employees of Navodaya Vidyalayas and regional offices of NVS had observed Black badge protest week from November 2 to 7 and a massive rally was staged in New Delhi on 9th November,2009. The rally was attended by over five thousand employees from across the country.

Though Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are Central Government Institutions established as per the New Policy on Education 1985 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development the administrative body,Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti initially opted for CPF scheme which is meant for re-employed staff or staff on contract and chose to continue the same till date. As per the CCS rules Navodaya Vidyalayas employees are eligible for CCS Pension(1972) as the department receives 100 % grant in aid from the Central Government.

154th,184th and 198th Department related Parliamentary standing Committees on HRD have strongly recommended the government to implement pension scheme to the employees of Navodaya Samiti. Many sister institutions like National open school(NIOS), Kendriya Vidyalayas ,Sainik schools, Tibetan Central school who have less working hours compared to teaching and non-teaching staff of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are granted GPF cum Pension scheme.The IV pay commission had given a one-time option to all central government institutions to switch over to pension scheme from CPF scheme. Accordingly several institutions have done so, yet NVS chose to continue CPF scheme without the consent of its own employees.


Many representations were given during the last 20 years but it has not brought any fruits. Now Novodaya Vidyalaya samiti has introduced new pension scheme to all the employees who have joined right from the inception where as even as per the Govt. of India’s instructions the new pension scheme is not applicable to those who have joined prior to 01/01/2004. The legitimate right of the employees who have joined prior to 01/01/2004,GPF Cum Pension Scheme, has been insensitively denied.

The Chief Vigilance Officer of Ministry of HRD had instructed Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to implement pension scheme and intimate positively on or before 31.08.1995.The date was extended to 16.10.1995 since NVS did not comply with. However NVS stood indifferent.

In an exclusive meeting for IITs,IIMs and NVS called by the Board of Secondary and Higher Education ,these organizations were asked to implement pension and furnish report positively NVS failed to act in favour while IITs and IIMs took immediate steps to implement CCS pension to their employees and ansure social security of their staff in their post retirement years.

The employees of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are bound to work even after the normal schooling hours daily and also on Sundays and holidays taking care of the activities of the students under curricular and co-curicular activities being residential in nature. These members of staff are also responsible for the safety and security of 560 students or so in each Vidyalaya spread over 576 school situated in rural areas one in each district of India.

Today’s token strike has sent a strong message to NVS and the Government that the employees are strongly resolved to get on with indefinite strike from the first week of December if no positive steps are taken to alleviate the problems of the staff who work round the clock for uplift of talented rural children which was a great dream of the former Prime Minister,Sri.Rajiv Gandhi.


For Joint Action Committee
(V L Balasubramnian)
President
All India Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Principal Forum & Member JAC

ARISE ! ARISE ! BE PREPARED FOR 16TH EVENT

Joint Action Committee of Employees Association/Forum of
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti(All India Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Principal’s Forum, All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Staff Association,
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti Employees Welfare Association,
All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Catering Assistant Association).

Contact Address : Principal’s Quarters, JNV Periye, Kasaragod Kerala -671-316.
Phone: 04672234057 (O/R) Mobile :09447275766
F No.48/JAC/2009-10 date: 13/11/2009

To,
All the Principals & Members of the staff of JNVs
Members of the staff of Regional office & Head Quarters of NVS

Sub: Token strike on 16/11/2009
Ref: JAC Letter no.44/JAC/2009-10 dt;11/11/2009.

Sir,
Arise! Arise! A tidal wave is coming ! The token Strike of employees of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on 16th November 2009. Now onwards there is no time to look back. There is also no time to care for name or fame..
Let us ensure the participation of all the employees in a highly difficult task of bringing all the categories of employees under one umbrella to project our genuine and legitimate demand of GPF-cum-Pension scheme.
No great work can be achieved by humbug. It is through love, a passion for truth and tremendous energy that all undertakings are accomplished. Therefore let us manifest our courage in a very important task of organizing the one day token strike on 16th November 2009.

It is only through sacrifices that India achieved freedom. Let us sacrifice one day’s salary and demonstrate our strength of mind and commitment to achieve our goal.
There are some principals who have reservations to some extend regarding participation in the proposed strike. Can any work of quality be expected from men of little hearts.—Nothing in the World. This is what Swami Vivekananda says.
We must have iron will if we would cross the ocean. We must also be equally strong enough to pierce mountains. Purity of thought, word and deed, patience and perseverance will overcome all obstacles.
The brave alone can afford to be sincere. Let us stamp out the negative spirit and fill your heart with optimism.

The D days is nearing. Show your vigour, enthusiasm and zeal.

Wishing all of you all the best in your endeavor…
With warm regards,
Yours sincerely,

For JAC….

SUGGESTIONS TO THE PRINCIPALS-REGARDING TOKEN STRIKE ON 16/11/2009

ALL INDIA JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
PRINCIPAL’S FORUM
C/o Principal’s Quarters ,JNV Periye, Kasaragod Kerala- 671316.
Reg. No. 109/Goa/2006
Contact no :President 09447275766, Secretary:09822228559

F No: 33/AIJNVPF/2009-10 12/11/2009
To,
All the Principals of JNVs.

Subject: Token strike on 16th November 2009-regarding.
Ref: 1.Letter no F29/JAC/2009-10 dt.06/10/2009 –notice given to MHRD and the
Commissioner NVS.
2.:Letters of JAC including the latest letter no 44/JAC/2009-10 dt.11/11/2009.
Sir,

As all of you know very well that the Joint Action Committe of various forum and associations has given a notice to the Govt. for holding one day token strike on 16/11/2009 after having performed
peaceful activities like Hunger Work Day on Teachers day, wearing black badges from 2nd to 7th November and mass rally at Delhi on 9th November in order to press our genuine and legitimate demand of introducing GPF-cum-Pension Scheme to all the employees of NVS who have joined prior to 01/01/2004.The above activities were undertaken successfully with the motivation provided by Principals under the banner of Principals forum and the JAC.
The Mass Rally at Jantar Mandir was a successful programme with the participation of around 6000 employees from JNVs & egional offices. In order to achieve success people will have to sacrifice. Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent bestowed on you by almighty. As a leader of the team we should equally be conscious of our rights and responsibilities. Hence to make the token strike a success the following guidelines are issued in order to inspire the colleagues and to look into the minimum responsibilities.
1. Kindly act according to the instructions of JAC vide letter dated 11/11/2009 and intimate the District Magistrate/District Collector regarding the strike along with the letter of notice issued by JAC to MHRD and Commissioner on 6th October 2009.
2. All Principals & Vice Principals will be on strike. However they may make previous arrangements to ensure that students are provided with food from the mess with the help of daily wage workers. This arrangement also should be discussed with CA and cook.
3. Safety security aspects of students may be entrusted with contract teachers. However unofficially Principals will be monitoring the same as we are responsible officers.
4. Neither we will be applying for leave nor will we be signing in the attendance register.
5. If possible charge of the principal could also be given for a day to any probationer (either a teacher or in the office) so that the one who is working is not disrupted and any immediate action to be taken regarding safety and security of students can be taken up by them officially where as unofficially we have to support them to maintain safety and security.
6. We are not sending the students home on account of token strike where as in case of indefinite strike only we will be sending the students home for which detailed instructions will follow in due course.
7. As suggested in the JAC letter dated 11/11/2009 Principals are requested to take
initiative to give wide publicity through mass media regarding the demand of GPF-
cum-Pension scheme to the employees who have joined prior to 01/01/2004 and 10%
special allowance to non teaching staff.
8. Copies of representation to be handed over to Member of Parliament should also be
signed by Principals.
9. In case of any panel inspection is arranged on 16/11/2009, kindly request the DCs to
postpone it for some other days.
However it is the personal request of JAC and the Principals forum to make the one day token strike a grand success.
Wishing you all the best.
With warm regards,
Yours sincerely,

V L Balasubramanian,
President All India JNV Principals forum &
Principal, JNV Kasaragod

R S Naik
Secretary,
AIJNVPF
& Principal JNV Canacona.