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Kerala Announces Onam Bonus and Advance for Government Staff
The Kerala government has announced an Onam bonus of Rs 4,500 for government employees and teachers, with the payment also covering eligible pensioners, ahead of the festival. Staff not entitled to the…
The Story in Brief
The Kerala government has announced an Onam bonus of Rs 4,500 for government employees and teachers, with the payment also covering eligible pensioners, ahead of the festival. Staff not entitled to the bonus will receive a special festival allowance of Rs 3,000, according to a Finance Department order dated August 14.
All employees will get an Onam salary advance of Rs 20,000, unchanged from last year. Part-time and contingent employees will receive Rs 6,000. The benefits also cover eligible aided-school teachers, staff in aided educational institutions and employees on deputation to corporations, public sector institutions, boards and grant-in-aid institutions.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the announcement creates a new burden are overstated because the bonus and advance amounts have not changed from last year. But the package is also not a broad pay increase. Its value depends on timely payment and repayment terms for the advance, especially for lower-paid part-time staff. The useful test is whether all eligible workers receive the promised amounts before Onam without administrative delays.
Source: thehindu.com
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