Will the Composite Salary Account Package for Central Govt Employees Be Launched Tomorrow?
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New Delhi, Jan 13 (NationPress) On Tuesday, the Centre announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in collaboration with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will launch the Composite Salary Account Package for Central government employees on January 14.
This initiative presents a streamlined account that merges banking and insurance advantages, crafted in partnership with banks to offer extensive coverage, uniformity, and ease of access for all employee categories, including Groups A, B, and C.
In a post on its X handle, the DFS stated, “The Department of Financial Services alongside Public Sector Banks will reveal the Composite Salary Account Package for Central Govt employees tomorrow on 14th Jan 2026.”
Earlier that day, a meeting was convened by DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju to assess the financial and operational performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs) for the fiscal year 2024–25 and the initial half of FY 2025–26.
The Secretary highlighted the necessity for PSICs to focus on enhancing profitable business, formulating strategies to lower loss ratios, while concurrently safeguarding market share and continuously fortifying their retail portfolios.
Moreover, he stressed the importance of creating innovative, tailored products to satisfy the demands of the younger demographic and to address emerging risks. There was also a call for adopting technology and advancing towards full digitalization, aiming for 100% onboarding of retail products via digital platforms.
The PSICs under review included Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC), New India Assurance Co. Ltd (NIACL), National Insurance Co. Ltd. (NICL), United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (UIICL), Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. (OICL), and Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. (AICIL).
The Secretary underscored the significance of enhancing communication, public relations, and outreach to boost brand visibility through various channels, including social media.
Commending the efforts of the LIC, the Secretary acknowledged its advancements toward profitability and its success in expanding the Bima Sakhi initiative nationwide, especially in rural and semi-urban regions.
He also applauded AICIL for surpassing the Rs 10,000 crore premium milestone this year.