Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], In an important decision for the welfare of state government employees, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance based on central rates at starting January 1, 2024, for those covered by the Seventh Salary Commission.
This increase in dearness allowance will benefit 4.71 lakh Karma Yogis and approximately 4.73 lakh retired employees i.e. pensioners.
The arrears of the dearness allowance corresponding to the six months between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, will be disbursed in three installments together with the salary.
According to the schedule, the difference in amount between January 2024 and February 2024 will be included in the July 2024 salary.
The difference amount for March and April 2024 will be included in the salary for August 2024, and the dearness allowance arrears for May and June 2024 will be included in the salary for September 2024.
The state government will disburse a total of Rs 1,129.51 crore to clear these arrears of the employees. The Finance Department has been directed to issue necessary orders to implement Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's decision on employee benefits.
Earlier on Tuesday, Dr Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to India, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
The Chief Minister highlighted the friendly relations between France and India, emphasizing India's changing role as a Global Friend (Vishva Mitra) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Patel conveyed Gujarat's keen interest in utilizing France's knowledge and skills in infrastructure and other essential facilities for the 2036 Olympics in Gujarat. He also said that he wanted to explore how this infrastructure could serve long-term purposes beyond the event.
The French ambassador expressed keen interest in strengthening collaboration with Gujarat, specifically in renewable energy, ports and the sports sector.
The Ambassador mentioned the presence of the French delegation and stated that two French business groups announced investments during the Vibrant Summit-2024.
This increase in dearness allowance will benefit 4.71 lakh Karma Yogis and approximately 4.73 lakh retired employees i.e. pensioners.
The arrears of the dearness allowance corresponding to the six months between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, will be disbursed in three installments together with the salary.
According to the schedule, the difference in amount between January 2024 and February 2024 will be included in the July 2024 salary.
The difference amount for March and April 2024 will be included in the salary for August 2024, and the dearness allowance arrears for May and June 2024 will be included in the salary for September 2024.
The state government will disburse a total of Rs 1,129.51 crore to clear these arrears of the employees. The Finance Department has been directed to issue necessary orders to implement Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's decision on employee benefits.
Earlier on Tuesday, Dr Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to India, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
The Chief Minister highlighted the friendly relations between France and India, emphasizing India's changing role as a Global Friend (Vishva Mitra) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Patel conveyed Gujarat's keen interest in utilizing France's knowledge and skills in infrastructure and other essential facilities for the 2036 Olympics in Gujarat. He also said that he wanted to explore how this infrastructure could serve long-term purposes beyond the event.
The French ambassador expressed keen interest in strengthening collaboration with Gujarat, specifically in renewable energy, ports and the sports sector.
The Ambassador mentioned the presence of the French delegation and stated that two French business groups announced investments during the Vibrant Summit-2024.
