Computer teachers get DA hike, non-teaching staff to benefit
On the occasion of Diwali, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced an increase in the dearness allowance for computer teachers and salary benefits for non-teaching staff.
Giving a major relief to state employees on the occasion of Diwali, the Punjab government has decided to provide financial benefits. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann shared information in this regard.
The DA of 6,507 computer teachers associated with the Punjab ICT Education Society (PICTS) has been increased by 40 percent. With this decision, their dearness allowance has reached 221 percent from the earlier 181 percent.
Similarly, the government has provided relief to 1,007 non-teaching staff members of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. The Chief Minister stated that these employees were regularized some time ago, and now they will be provided due salary arrears and benefits.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that his government is committed to the welfare of employees and securing their future. Along with this, he extended Diwali greetings to the employees and the residents of the state.
Key developments
- DA of computer teachers increased by 40 percent.
- Dearness allowance hiked from 181 percent to 221 percent.
- 1,007 non-teaching staff of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to get salary benefits.
