Assam Cabinet approves 3% dearness allowance hike for state govt employees

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The Assam Cabinet on Sunday approved 3-per cent dearness allowance (DA) hike for state government employees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The cabinet also decided to do away with the earlier provision in the Assam Tea Plantation Provident Fund scheme, which barred a tea garden worker whose monthly wage is more than Rs 15,000 from getting provident fund (PF) benefits.

Addressing a press conference after chairing a cabinet meet here, Sarma said, With this, the total DA will be 53 per cent, which is at par with central government employees.

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Topics: Sanjoy Kishan Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam Cabinet Tea garden worker Chief Minister Jogen Mohan Assam Tea Plantation Provident Fund Badminton in India Dearness allowance

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Published On: 2024-10-27 @ 18:15:30 (1 days ago)

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