Commitee - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   What is the name of committee that is appionted to study wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks?

a. Kamlesh Chandra Committee
b. R. K. Sharma Commitee
c. V K Bali Commitee
d. G S Kulkarni Commitee
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Kamlesh Chandra Committee

Explanation:
- Government constitute Kamlesh Chandra Committee to study wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
- The one-man committee will review and suggest changes in existing wage structures, facilities and other social security benefits provided to 'gramin dak sevaks' (GDS)
- Gramin dak sevaks are extra-departmental agents recruited by the postal department to serve in rural areas. They have been demanding pay and facilities at par with regular postal department employees.

- Committee will examine the system of branch post offices, employment conditions and the existing structure of wage and emoluments paid to GDS and recommend necessary changes.

- It will also examine and suggest any changes in the method of recruitment, minimum qualification for appointment as Gramin Dak Sevaks and their conduct and disciplinary rules, particularly keeping in view the proposed induction of technology in the Rural Post Offices.