Refer to the post of Mr Avay Shukla; an ex senior bureaucrat on OROP at following link
http://hillpost.in/2015/09/orop-the-mess-gets-bigger/104257/
and my response
The issue is more related to structuring a right compensation package for soldiers as per established HR norms and standards. It is surely not a nightmare as worldwide, enough research has been done to set certain benchmarks and standards to structure pay and pensions of soldiers. Unfortunately due to vested interests in India, a piece meal approach has been adopted which is also driven only when soldiers cry. Govt and bureaucracy unfortunately has shown no inclination to take ownership of problem fully knowing that soldiers do not have unions like civil employees and no one cares for advice of services chiefs.
Mr Mukul; a known expert worldwide on pay and pension has written an article on OROP on my request wherein he has justified the demand suggesting certain model. His article could be seen at link http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/.../the-effective.../
Mr Mukul has advised many govts including that of Japan, Australia, USA, Singapore etc on structuring pay and pensions of govt employees including that of soldiers.
Unfortunately total lack of professionalism, absence of expertise to understand complexities, unwillingness to show ownership of the problem and lack of a comprehensive approach on part of govt has resulted in the present mess.
Calling soldiers having tasted blood is surely in bad taste. No army marches feeling humiliated and hungry. We must appreciate soldier for having shown tremendous patience and adopted a most democratic path which no army in the world has ever taken.
The present situation not only demands total restructuring of pay pensions of soldiers but also civil govt employees based on established HR practices and standards. We need to go for restructuring of organization and compensation packages in manner that it draws talents, retains it and delivers services as expected out of it. In relation to soldiers worldwide three basic principles are followed
1. Average career earnings over his life span including pay and pension of soldiers shall be 15-20% more than civil employees.
2. Average salary index of soldier shall not be less than a civilian if seen in backdrop of length of service.
3. Govt retain the discretion to cut cost by allowing lateral absorption of soldiers in civil govt jobs including IAS.
To deliver above adopt any model. OROP in fact in my view doesn’t resolve the issues in its totality. Use any name call it any model but ensure above three principles which are followed worldwide as set standards to deliver best possible pay and pension package to soldiers to restore their faith in govt. In absence of same no army can ever deliver more than 100% which is required to deter wars in peace and win it during wars. Nation has to make a choice
http://hillpost.in/2015/09/orop-the-mess-gets-bigger/104257/
and my response
The issue is more related to structuring a right compensation package for soldiers as per established HR norms and standards. It is surely not a nightmare as worldwide, enough research has been done to set certain benchmarks and standards to structure pay and pensions of soldiers. Unfortunately due to vested interests in India, a piece meal approach has been adopted which is also driven only when soldiers cry. Govt and bureaucracy unfortunately has shown no inclination to take ownership of problem fully knowing that soldiers do not have unions like civil employees and no one cares for advice of services chiefs.
Mr Mukul; a known expert worldwide on pay and pension has written an article on OROP on my request wherein he has justified the demand suggesting certain model. His article could be seen at link http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/.../the-effective.../
Mr Mukul has advised many govts including that of Japan, Australia, USA, Singapore etc on structuring pay and pensions of govt employees including that of soldiers.
Unfortunately total lack of professionalism, absence of expertise to understand complexities, unwillingness to show ownership of the problem and lack of a comprehensive approach on part of govt has resulted in the present mess.
Calling soldiers having tasted blood is surely in bad taste. No army marches feeling humiliated and hungry. We must appreciate soldier for having shown tremendous patience and adopted a most democratic path which no army in the world has ever taken.
The present situation not only demands total restructuring of pay pensions of soldiers but also civil govt employees based on established HR practices and standards. We need to go for restructuring of organization and compensation packages in manner that it draws talents, retains it and delivers services as expected out of it. In relation to soldiers worldwide three basic principles are followed
1. Average career earnings over his life span including pay and pension of soldiers shall be 15-20% more than civil employees.
2. Average salary index of soldier shall not be less than a civilian if seen in backdrop of length of service.
3. Govt retain the discretion to cut cost by allowing lateral absorption of soldiers in civil govt jobs including IAS.
To deliver above adopt any model. OROP in fact in my view doesn’t resolve the issues in its totality. Use any name call it any model but ensure above three principles which are followed worldwide as set standards to deliver best possible pay and pension package to soldiers to restore their faith in govt. In absence of same no army can ever deliver more than 100% which is required to deter wars in peace and win it during wars. Nation has to make a choice
An irony of fate. Advanced n great powerful nations like US Japan Singapore etc seek advice n implement d same from an Indian Mr Mukul and wht hve v done, sheer neglect n high handedness on " We (babu neta) know it better, v hve been controlling it since 1947 n v already showed our expertise in 1973".
ReplyDeleteNetas n babus must but v d citizens hve also 2 realise, analyse n take action by 4cing the govt to implement undiluted OROP n ensure the prestige, honour n izzat of our armed forces personnel both serving n retired is NEVER compromised.
Due 2 the safety n security of our borders and a last source available 2 the nation to assist in any crisis that we as a nation sleep, hve stronger economy, lay our claim on UNSC seat etc etc. Just imagine if dis were not so??
An irony of fate. Advanced n great powerful nations like US Japan Singapore etc seek advice n implement d same from an Indian Mr Mukul and wht hve v done, sheer neglect n high handedness on " We (babu neta) know it better, v hve been controlling it since 1947 n v already showed our expertise in 1973".
ReplyDeleteNetas n babus must but v d citizens hve also 2 realise, analyse n take action by 4cing the govt to implement undiluted OROP n ensure the prestige, honour n izzat of our armed forces personnel both serving n retired is NEVER compromised.
Due 2 the safety n security of our borders and a last source available 2 the nation to assist in any crisis that we as a nation sleep, hve stronger economy, lay our claim on UNSC seat etc etc. Just imagine if dis were not so??