To view Directorate memo No. 1-19/2013-SPG dated 21/5/2013, please CLICK HERE.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Government urges all tax Payers to Disclose their True income and pay Appropriate taxes within the Current Financial Year.
To see the detailed note, please CLICK HERE.
Anti-Terrorism Day Observed on 21/5/2013
Anti Terrorism Day is being observed throughout the country today. Employees in Govt. offices, Public Sector Undertakings and other public institutions in the country took a pledge to oppose all forms of terrorism & violence. Shri R.P.N.Singh, Minister of State in the Home Affairs administered the oath to the officers and staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions in North Block this morning.
The Day is observed to generate awareness in the country among all sections of people about the danger of terrorism, violence and its dangerous effect on the people, the society and the country as a whole.
The objective behind the observance of Anti-Terrorism Day is to wean away the youth from the terrorist/violence cult by highlighting the suffering of the common people and showing how it is prejudicial to the national interest. These objectives are aimed to be achieved by organizing debates/discussions in schools, colleges and universities; holding of symposia/seminars, lectures, etc. on the dangers of terrorism & violence and a determined and sustained drive to bring about a mass awakening against terrorism and violence.
The Day is observed to generate awareness in the country among all sections of people about the danger of terrorism, violence and its dangerous effect on the people, the society and the country as a whole.
The objective behind the observance of Anti-Terrorism Day is to wean away the youth from the terrorist/violence cult by highlighting the suffering of the common people and showing how it is prejudicial to the national interest. These objectives are aimed to be achieved by organizing debates/discussions in schools, colleges and universities; holding of symposia/seminars, lectures, etc. on the dangers of terrorism & violence and a determined and sustained drive to bring about a mass awakening against terrorism and violence.
LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 582 ANSWERED ON 08.05.2013 POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK
Department has decided to install 1000 ATM machines in Post Offices. Departmental staff is involved in 714 fraud cases whereas in 119 fraud cases, authorised agents are involved during the financial year 2012-13. As on 31/3/2013, 304259 authorised agents are attahced to Post Offices for mobilizing funds for small savings schemes. To see the details, please CLICK HERE.
Gramin Dak Sevak's son cleared Civil Service (Main) Examination 2012 (UPSC).
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 3 May 2013 declared final result of Civil Service (Main) Examination 2013. A total of 998 candidates have been recommended for appointment to Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. CLICK HERE to see the result
In Tamilnadu Circle, Sri.R.Kesavan, S/o Sri.Ravindran, GDS MD, Sankarankudiyiruppu Branch Post Office, account with Satankulam SO in Tuticorin Division of Tamilnadu Circle has passed Civil Services Examinations with 111th rank.
This Association congratulate the candidate and wish best of luck to his future career.
Monday, May 20, 2013
DPC for promotion to SAG cadre.
It is learnt from Directorate that, DOP is under consideration to convene the DPC for promotion to the cadre of SAG.
There is no progress in DPC for JAG cadre. Supplementary DPC for PS Gr. B cadre is likely to be delayed due to non receipt of requisite information from few circles.
There is no progress in DPC for JAG cadre. Supplementary DPC for PS Gr. B cadre is likely to be delayed due to non receipt of requisite information from few circles.
Seventh pay commission likely this year
According to our sources in New Delhi, there is no chance of any merger of Dearness Allowance with basic pay as demanded by the associations. But the Government is considering the formation of seventh pay commission.
The seventh CPC is scheduled to be effective from 1.1.2016 and if it is formed this year, there will be ample time to finalize it’s recommendations. Moreover, if it is not effective from an earlier date, the Govt. will be free from any burden of paying arrears, which may adversely effect the fiscal situation.
Most significantly, in the eve of general election, the Govt. may spread a “feel good” situation among the employees without having to pay an extra penny from the exchequer. In the other hand merging D.A. with basic pay will lead to a considerable expense and as there is definite negative recommendation of sixth CPC in this respect, Govt. can easily deny this demand.
After formation of seventh CPC, if the ruling party fails to come back in the corridors of power, the entire liability will have to be borne by the new Govt. So, it’s a win win situation of the ruling party and most likely, it will be announced in the later half of the year.
MTNL plans to raise up to Rs 19.95 bn via bond in June: Report
The telecom firm is expected to issue 10 and 15 year government guaranteed bonds, which are issued AAA (SO) by Crisil and Care, said the document.
The company has sought budgetary offers on May 23, the document showed.
The base size of the issue is Rs 10 billion.
Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics) and diagnostic centres under CGHS Delhi & NCR
To view the details, please CLICK HERE.
Closing of Post and Telegraph Offices: Lok Sabha Q&A
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 6865
ANSWERED ON 08.05.2013
CLOSING OF POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICES6865 . Shri MANICKA TAGORE
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
(a) whether many post and telegram offices have been closed/shut down across the country without any prior notice/ announcement by the Government;
(b) if so, the details of such posts and telegram offices separately closed during the last three years and the current year;
(c) the reasons for closing such posts and telegram offices;
(d) whether people from all walks of life are facing great hardships as a result thereof;
(e) if so, whether the Government proposes to reopen the closed Post and Telegraph Offices; and
(f) if so, the details thereof along with the Post and Telegraph Offices reopened/ likely to be reopened?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR.(SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)
(a) to (c) No, Madam. Post Offices have not been closed without prior notice/ announcement. Some Post Offices were closed as a result of merger, relocation, upgradation of Branch Post Offices into Departmental Sub-Post Offices, litigations and poor conditions of buildings, etc., after following due procedures. The Circle-wise details of Post Offices closed during 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & the current year are at Annexure-I. Regarding Telegraph Offices, it is submitted that these offices are closed due to other efficient modes of communication like Mobile Telephones, Internet, etc. The Circle-wise details of Telegraph Offices closed during 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & the current year are at Annexure-II.
(d) No, Madam. People are accessing postal services through nearby Post Offices. Telegraph Services are available in the country through state of art WTMS (Web based Telegraph Messaging System). Telegrams can also be booked on phone by dialing 1585 (Phonogram Services) from any BSNL telephone, local or STD/PCOs. Telegrams facility is also available in Customer Service Centres of BSNL in all Circles.
(e) & (f) Closed Post Offices are re-opened on availability of suitable accommodation and fulfillment of stipulated norms. As regard Telegraph Offices, there is no proposal for re-opening due to loss of revenue.
ANNEXURE-I
Number of Post Offices closed during 2010-11, 2011-12 , 2012-13 & 2013-14
| Sl. No. | Circles | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 (as on 30.4.2013) |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Assam | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bihar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Gujarat | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Haryana | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 0 | 67 | 16 | 0 |
| 12 | Kerala | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | North East | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | Orissa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Punjab | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Tamil Nadu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Uttar Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Uttarakhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Bengal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 92 | 35 | 0 |
Telegraph Offices Closed during 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14ANNEXURE-II
| Sl. No. | Name of Circles | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 (as on 30.4.2013) |
| 1. | A & N | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2. | A.P. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3. | Assam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. | Bihar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. | Chennai Telephone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6. | Chhattisgarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. | Gujarat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8. | Haryana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 9. | Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10. | J & K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11. | Jharkhand | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 12. | Karnataka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13. | Kerala | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14. | Madhya Pradesh | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 15. | Maharashtra | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 16. | North East- I | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17. | North East – II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18. | Orissa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19. | Punjab | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20. | Rajasthan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21. | Tamil Nadu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22. | U.P. (East) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23. | U.P. (West) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24. | Uttaranchal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25. | West Bengal | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 26. | NTR - Delhi | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 23 | 13 | 0 |
Agenda Items for Pensioners : AIRF published eight important agenda items on pensionary matters
To veiw the agenda, please CLICK HERE.
Answer Key of Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam held on 19 May 2013- General Awareness Section
To view the questions and answers, please CLICK HERE.
Details of Abolished Post and Shortage of Staff in Postal Department
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 6875
ANSWERED ON 8.05.2013
SHORTAGE OF STAFF IN POSTAL DEPARTMENT
6875 . Smt. DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, ASHOK TANWAR
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has abolished 17093 posts across the cadres in the department of posts during the period from 2005 to 2008;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether there is a shortage of staff in various cadre in the department and in the post offices in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(e) the steps proposed to be taken to fill the vacant posts expeditiously, so as to ensure prompt and quality service to customers?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Dr. (SMT) KILLI KRUPARANI)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) The details of abolition of posts are placed at Annexure-I. The reasons for abolition of posts were in accordance with Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 2/8/2001-PIC dated 16.5.2001 vide which the Scheme of Optimization for Annual Direct Recruitment Plan was launched. As per this Scheme, the direct recruitment was to be limited to 1/3rd of the direct recruitment vacancies arising in a year subject to a further ceiling that it does not exceed 1% of the total sanctioned strength of the Department. The remaining direct recruitment posts were required to be abolished.
(c) Manpower requirement and regular recruitment is an ongoing process in the Government. Shortage of staff in the Department and in the Post offices in various cadres arises mainly due to promotion, retirement, death, leave or transfer.
(d) Does not arise in view of (c) above..
(e) Vacancies in the Department are filled up by promotion or by direct recruitment as per extant procedures regularly.
ANNEXURE-I
Abolition of posts across various cadres in the Department of Posts during 2005-2008.
Year
|
No. of direct recruitment vacancies abolished
|
2005
|
2121
|
2006
|
5426
|
2007
|
4957
|
2008
|
4589
|
Total
|
17093
|
Source: www.loksabha.nic.in
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Snail mail: Navsari doctor receives letter after 31 yrs
Dr Ashok Shroff, 63, an eye specialist in Navsari, on Thursday morning received an inland letter delivered by a postman of Navsari head post office. The letter was posted by his doctor-friend based in Anand on January 1, 1982. This left Shroff shocked. He shared this news 'over telephone' with Kumar, who too was left dazed.
"I was thrilled to read the letter posted by my doctor-friend 31 years ago. Dr Shyam Kumar, an eye surgeon in Anand, had wished me happy New Year and also informed me that he had referred an eye patient from Anand to me. I appreciate the postal department for preserving the letter and delivering it to me," says Shroff, who runs Shroff Eye Hospital in the town.
Kumar (61) could not recollect anything about the letter because it was written 31 years ago. However, then letter was the only medium of communication, Shroff said.
Interestingly, the postal department collected a charge of Rs 10 from Shroff as the letter was without a stamp. "I would not have mind even giving Rs 1,000 for the letter. It is invaluable," Shroff said.
Navneet Sharma, deputy post master of Navsari head post office, told TOI, "Yes we delivered a letter posted 31 years ago to a doctor in Navsari town. We too are surprised as to where the letter had been lying all these years.
Copy : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics and eve care centres) and diagnostic centres under CGHS, DELHI & NCR
Click here to view No: S.11045/23/2013-CGHS D.II/HEC/CGHS(P), dated 30.04.2013 issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
RMS employees son cleared Civil Service (Main) Examination 2012 (UPSC).
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 3 May 2013 declared final result of Civil Service (Main) Examination 2013. A total of 998 candidates have been recommended for appointment to Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. CLICK HERE to see the result.
Shri Yogesh Gunaji Loke s/o Shri Gunaji Loke, Sorting Assistant, AMPC, Mumbai has declared successful in the said examination. He appeared under Roll No. 308649 and secured 963 marks. He has ranked 355 in the country.
This Association congratulate the candidate and wish best of luck to his future career.
General Knowledge...Current Affairs May 2013
CLICK HERE to see questions and answers on current affairs of May, 2013.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Filling up of the posts of Postmaster Grade III in post offices in postal circles.
To view copy of Directorate Memo No. 4-28/2013-SPB-II dated 15th May 2013, please CLICK HERE.
Observance of Anti-Terrorism Day on 21.05.2013
To view the copy of Directorate letter No. 92-23/2012-coord/O&M dated 17th May 2013, please CLICK HERE.
Inter-Circle temporary transfer policy guidelines issued by Directorate.
To view copy of Directorate Memo No. 141-26/2013-SPB-II dated 14th May 2013, please CLICK HERE.
Demands of unions under study, says PM
Those demands include universal social security cover for workers in both organised and unorganised sectors and the creation of a National Social Security Fund, fixing a National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) and provision of a minimum pension of Rs. 1000 a month under the Employees Pension Scheme.
Amendments approved
“The Cabinet has already approved amendments to the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 to provide for a statutory NFLMW,” Dr. Singh said, inaugurating the 45th session of the Indian Labour Conference here.
The trade unions focused on a number of issues relating to the welfare not only of the working classes but also people at large. These include demands on which there could be no disagreement. “Demands for concrete measures for containing inflation, for generation of employment opportunities, for strict implementation of labour laws, are unexceptionable.”
Dr. Singh claimed that the government had created 20 million additional jobs during 2004-05 and 2009-10. The unemployment rate came down from 8.3 per cent to 6.6 per cent in the same period.
Job growth
Employment in the organised sector registered a growth of more than 9 per cent from 26.5 million in 2005 to 29 million in 2011. Women employed in the organised sector had also registered a growth of about 19 per cent in the same period.
Rural women were increasingly going for self-employment opportunities in ever-increasing numbers, Dr. Singh said adding that out of 44.32 lakh self-help groups in the country, 30.21 lakh were exclusively for women.
Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said there was a significant reduction in the number of child labour in the country in the last five years. “This is primarily due to effective legislations like [the] Right to Education and MGNREGA [Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act],” he said.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Kodikunnil Suresh participated.
Brief disruption
The conference was briefly disrupted by a union leader, who demanded a “reply” from the Prime Minister on alleged inaction of the Assam government despite promising a CBI probe into the killing of a colleague there in March. Subhas Sen, secretary of the Assam unit of the All India Central Council of Trade Unions, caused the interruption.
Source : The Hindu
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dopt Orders 2013 - Extension of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI application
To view DoP&T memo dated 17/5/2013, please CLICK HERE.
ICSE, ISC results declared
The results can be seen on
www.cisce.timesofindia.com,
www.cisce.navbharattimes.com,
www.cisce.indiaresults.com,
www.cisce.ndtv.com,
www.cisce.indiaeducation.com,
www.cisce.in.com and www.cisce.topperlearning.com.
Around 1.5 lakh students appeared for the ICSE exam and another 60,000 for the ISC exam this year. There are around 1930 and 800 ICSE and ISC schools in the country respectively. The Class 10th exam had started on February 27 and that of Class 12th on February 4.
Karnataka has the third largest number of ICSE schools after West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
Income limit of 'Creamy Layer' increased to Rs. 6 lakh
Revision of Income Criterion to exclude Socially Advanced Persons/ Sections (Creamy Layer) from list of other Backward Classes (OBCs)
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for increase in the present income criterion of Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum for applying the Creamy Layer restriction throughout the country, for excluding Socially Advanced Persons/Sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
The new income criterion will be Rs. 6 lakh per annum. The increase in the income limit to exclude the Creamy Layer is in keeping with the increase in the Consumer Price Index and would enable more persons to take advantage of reservation benefits extended to OBCs in government services and admission to central educational institutions.
This would bring about equity and greater inclusiveness in society. The Department of Personnel and Training and the Ministry of Human Resource Development would issue necessary orders to this effect.
Source: PIB News
KERALA PA/SA EXAM COMPLETE KEY HELD ON 12/05/2013
To view the questions and answers, please CLICK HERE.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
No LPG to houses with multiple-connections from June 1
The three state-owned fuel retailers have been "directed to stop supplies of LPG refills to households having multiple- connections for which no KYC (Know Your Customer) details have been received, with effect from June 1," a statement issued by Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest oil firm, said.
No transactions, including delivery of non-subsidised cylinders, will be permitted in such cases once such connections have been blocked. IOCBSE 0.63 % said all multiple LPG connection holders have been identified and intimated. All three firms, IOC, Hindustan PetroleumBSE 1.96 % ( HPCLBSE 1.96 %) and Bharat Petroleum ( BPCLBSE 1.41 %) are sharing data on LPG customers.
Customers whose name figure on the list of multiple connection holders need to submit their KYC details along with proof of identity and proof of address immediately to their LPG distributors to continue receiving uninterrupted quota of subsidised cylinders, IOC said.
Other customers whose names do not appear in the list need not submit their KYC details as of now.
"The oil companies are advising all multiple-connection holders to submit their KYC details, pertaining to the LPG connection they wish to retain, immediately to their LPG distributors," the statement said adding customers have been advised to surrender excess or multiple connections.
Though the deadline for submission of KYC was December 31, 2012, KYCs are being accepted and LPG connections are being regularised for supply of subsidised cylinders till date, it added.
Source : Economictimes.com
Posting orders in JTS Gr. A cadre (ADG) issued by Directorate
Today, Directorate has issued posting order in respect of following officers who have promoted to JTS Gr. A cadre vide Memo No. 4-5/2012-SPG dated 26/04/2013.
1. Shri Sudhakar Prasad (Uttar Pradesh) to be ADG (Estt) Postal Directorate.
2. Shri T. S. Aswathnarayana (Karnataka) to be ADG (Technology) Postal Directorate.
3. Shri B. R. Suthar (Rajasthan) to be ADG (PO) Postal Directorate.
4. Shri L. K. Sinha (Bihar) to be ADG (BS) Postal Directorate.
5. Shri M. C. Pandey (Uttarakhanad) to be ADG (DE) Postal Dairectorate.
6. Shri T. R. Shankar (Karnataka) to be ADG (Parcel and Logistic) Postal Directorate.
7. Shri Rajasekara (Karnataka) to be DD (PMU) Postal Directorate.
8. Shri K. K. Devis (Kerala) to be ADG (RB) Postal Directorate.
9. Shri V. K. Mohan (Karnataka) to be ADG (IMTS) Postal Directorate.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Supplementary DPC for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B for the year 2012-13.
All the Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries are requested to see the notes dated 1st May and 9th May 2013 placed by GS on this blog regarding holding of supplementary DPC for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr.B against the declination of promotion by the officers selected vide Directorate memo No. 9-23/2012-SPG dated 28/12/2012. All the members are aware that, Directorate vide memo No. 9-23/2012-SPG dated 22/4/2013 have already circulated the list of officers due for promotion and directed all the HOCs to send certain information of officers by return of post. Today, it is ascertained from Directorate that, only five circles have submitted the requisite information to Directorate. Due to non receipt of information from Circles, supplementary DPC is badly delayed.
There is no progress in holding of DPC for promotion to JAG cadre.
Diabetes Control : Top 15 Diabetic Tips for Indians
Diabetologist, Dr. Sanjiv Bhambani with Moolchand Medcity suggests, “A diabetes diet should be high on fibre, must contain milk without cream, buttermilk, fresh seasonal fruits, green vegetables, etc.” But remember to consume these components in moderation.
Diabetes diet for Indians should have the ratio of 60:20:20 for carbs, fats and proteins. The doctor explains, “Per day calorie intake should be between 1,500-1,800 calories with a proportion of 60:20:20 between carbohydrates, fats and proteins, respectively.” He adds that a diabetes diet should “have at least two seasonal fruits and three vegetables in a diet plan.”
Though dry fruits may seem like a healthy snack, it is not a good option for diabetics, as the fructose can spike your sugar level. Go for fresh fruits rather than dry fruits for diabetes
control (but there are some restrictions... we’ll come to it). But you can still opt for nuts as a healthy snack.
The doctor shares his recipe for diabetes diet for Indians:
- One teaspoon of methi seeds soaked overnight in 100 ml of water is very effective in controlling diabetes.
- Drink tomato juice with salt and pepper every morning on an empty stomach.
- Intake of 6 almonds (soaked overnight) is also helpful in keeping a check on diabetes.
- One teaspoon of methi seeds soaked overnight in 100 ml of water is very effective in controlling diabetes.
- Drink tomato juice with salt and pepper every morning on an empty stomach.
- Intake of 6 almonds (soaked overnight) is also helpful in keeping a check on diabetes.
Rekha Sharma, President and Director of Indian Dietetic Association, shares some major diabetes diet pointers that one should follow at home or at a restaurant.
Whole grains, oats, channa atta, millets and other high fibre foods should be included in the meals. If one feels like consuming pasta or noodles, it should always be accompanied with vegetable/sprouts.
Whole grains, oats, channa atta, millets and other high fibre foods should be included in the meals. If one feels like consuming pasta or noodles, it should always be accompanied with vegetable/sprouts.
Milk is the right combination of carbohydrates and proteins and helps control blood sugar levels. Two servings of milk in a daily diet is a good option.
High fibre vegetables such as peas, beans, broccoli and spinach /leafy vegetables should be included in one’s diet. Also, pulses with husk and sprouts are a healthy option and should be part of the diet.
Pulses are important in the diet as their effect on blood glucose is less than that of most other carbohydrate containing foods. Vegetables rich in fibre help lowering down the blood sugar
levels and thus are healthy.
Good fats such as Omega-3 and monounsaturated fats (MUFA) should be consumed as they are good for the body. Natural sources for these are canola oil, flax seed oil, fatty fish and nuts. These are also low in cholesterol and are trans fat free.
Fruits high in fibre such as papaya, apple, orange, pear and guava should be consumed. Mangoes, bananas, and grapes contain high sugar; therefore these fruits should be consumed lesser than the others.
A large meal gives rise to higher blood sugar in one’s body, therefore it is essential to take small frequent meals to prevent both higher and very low blood sugar values and keep them constant. Small in between snacks can be dhokla, fruit, high fibre cookies, butter milk, yogurt, upma/poha with vegetables etc.
which is low in carbohydrates, high in fibre and contains adequate amounts of proteins, vitamins and minerals; and avoid fatty foods and sweets. He/she should also take frequent small meals (5 meals pattern).
What not to do:
- Artificial sweeteners can be used in cakes and sweets for diabetic people (in moderation).
- Have lots of fluid.
- Limit intake of alcohol.
Should you have non-veg?In non-vegetarian diet, seafood and chicken can be taken rather than red meat as red meat contains higher amount of saturated fats. Also, patients with high cholesterol should avoid egg yolk and red meat.
The diabetes diet for Indians includes carbohydrates, proteins and fats. As always, a balanced and planned diet can build and improve personal health. A controlled diabetes diet may seem like a drag and bore, but a good cook can add life to a diet. Time to call up mom and experiment with diabetes
diets!
Source : TOI
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