Recent updates indicate an increase in benefits for government employees, with a proposed increment of 25% in pension and a full 100% increase in medical and conveyance allowances.
According to the Daily Express report dated May 4, 2024, the following recommendations have been made for the upcoming budget of 2024-25:
– 25% increase in pension payments, along with news of a 100% rise in medical and conveyance allowances.
Furthermore, there’s a proposal for a 25% increment in relief allowance, specifically for basic salary increments.
The government is considering raising existing pensions by 25%. Additionally, there’s a plan to double the current medical allowance.
The government may also address the longstanding demand for an increase in conveyance allowances for government employees.
As per the Express News report of May 4, 2024, the government has presented only one proposal.
It suggests increasing the relief allowance by 25% in 2024 as a form of basic salary increment. There’s also a proposal to increase pensions based on the current 25%.
The government is considering doubling the current medical allowance. Additionally, the government is contemplating fulfilling the highest demanded conveyance allowance for government employees.