Staff of boards, corps to be paid salary on Oct 28
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that directives had been issued to all boards and corporations to release salaries and pension on October 28 in view of the festival season.
To benefit 50,000
The decision has been taken ahead of the upcoming festive season and it will benefit around 50,000 employees and pensioners of all boards and corporations in the state
He said that the decision was taken ahead of the upcoming festive season and it would benefit around 50,000 employees and pensioners of all boards and corporations in the state. He added that the state government had also decided to release additional 4 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) to all government employees, effective from January 1, 2023.
A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board presented a cheque for Rs 2 crore towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to Sukhu. The employees of the Pollution Control Board would benefit from this increase as well, he added.
He said that the pending arrears of the Sixth Pay Commission would be released to all Pollution Control Board employees. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to the welfare of its employees, emphasising various initiatives implemented over the past 20 months.
He added that the government had restored the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to provide social security and ensure a dignified life for retired employees.
Sukhu said, “The decision to restore the Old Pension Scheme taken at the very first Cabinet meeting reflected a humanitarian approach rather than a political motive.” He added that the government was committed to prioritising the well-being of government employees.
Chamba MLA Neeraj Nayar, Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma, Member Secretary of the Pollution Control Board Anil Joshi and CEO of My Gov D. Gopal Gautam were present on the occasion.
