1. In implementation of the Sixth CPC recommendation for provision of adequate insurance cover to all such categories of employees who face an element of risk in discharge of their official functions, to be extended to all the categories that are presently in receipt of HPCA/PCA, it has been decided by the Government to introduce a Risk Insurance Scheme w.e.f. 1.4.2009 after consultation with staff side and continuation of HPCA/PCA till March 31, 2009.
2. However, Ministry of Finance Deptt. of Expenditure have now conveyed that HPCA/PCA and all other Risk Allowances in the Central Government may be allowed to continue for another 3 months, i.e. till 30th June, 2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme be implemented w.e.f. 01.07.2009. Accordingly, HPCA/PCA would be payable as per terms and conditions laid down in Board’s letter No. E[P&A]II-98/HW-6 dt. 9.01.08 till 30.6.2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme as finalized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare would be implemented w.e.f. 01.07.2009.