In a move considered as a Diwali gift, the Odisha Government on Friday announced to implement the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission for its employees soon.
The Government would set up a fitment committee which would prepare the modalities for implementation of the recommendations.
“I am happy to announce that the State Government will implement the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. A fitment committee has been formed for working out the modalities. This will benefit the State Government employees and pensioners,” Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.
Around four lakh
employees and over three lakh pensioners would be benefitted by this.
It may be noted that the 7th Pay Commission headed by Justice AK Mathur has recommended a 23.55 -per cent overall hike in pay-scales, allowances and pensions for Central Government employees with effect from January 1, 2016.