Cabinet approves revised wages for Gramin Dak Sevaks
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revision in wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) which will entail an estimated expenditure of Rs 1,257.75 crore in 2018-19. The move will benefit 3.07 lakh Gramin Sevaks.
Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting, Telecommunications Minister Manoj Sinha said Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure and slabs have been rationalised.
He said GDSs have been brought under two categories - Branch Postmasters and Assistant Branch Postmasters. A new risk and hardship allowance has been introduced.
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First Published: Jun 06 2018 | 4:10 PM IST