The Odisha Heads of Department low Grade Government Employees’ Association celebrated its 28th foundation day under chairmanship of its president Gangadhar Swain here on Sunday.
MlA Bijay Kumar Mohanty inaugurating the programme said the demand of the association has been fulfilled partially and he would continue pursuing the Government for disbursement of dues basing basic salary PB-1 since January 1, 2006, increasing retirement age from current 60 years of age to 62 years of age and flawless implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.
MlA Priyadarhsi Mishra assured that he along with Mohanty and Mayor Anant Narayan Jena would continue taking of the association’s demand with the Government.
Employees’ leaders ike Sudhanshu Shekar Pati, Prabhat Mohanty, Kailash Mallick, Prabhakar Palai, Kashinath Dehuri, Gagan Bhanj, Ajay Nayak and lokanath Rath said their organisations would take to the streets if the 7 Pay Commission is not implemented soon.
Association general secretary Mayadhar Barik read out annual report and Ekadashi Parida proposed a vote of thanks.