Khandu announces hike in wages of labour class

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday announced enhancement of wages for the labour class, as part of New Year gifts to state government employees.

The chief minister made the announcement during the second leg of Arunachal Rising Campaign at Ziro, the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district.

As per a government order, the initial wages on appointment of unskilled contingent employees, casual workers and daily labourers have been hiked from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per month and from Rs 9,000 to Rs 11,000 for skilled contingent employees.

The unskilled contingent employees after completing 15 years and above in service getting fixed wages of Rs 11,000 per month till retirement, would now receive Rs 13,000 from 15-20 years and Rs 16,000 as monthly wages after completing 20 years of service, it said.

On the other hand, skilled contingent employees after completing 15 years and above in service getting fixed wages of Rs 11,500 per month till retirement, ...