ThinkStock PhotosNEW DELHI: The government on Monday announced a one-time Rs 10,000 interest-free festival advance to all its officers and employees as part of plans to increase consumer spending to spur demand in the economy. At a press conference, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said festival advance was discontinued from 6th Pay Commission for central government employees.
But as a one-time measure, an interest-free advance will be given to all officers and employees of the central government, she said.
This Rs 10,000 advance will come as a pre-paid rupay card, which can be availed and spent by March 31, 2021.
The repayment will be in 10 installments, she said adding that Rs 4,000 crore is likely to be spent on this.
But as a one-time measure, an interest-free advance will be given to all officers and employees of the central government, she said.
This Rs 10,000 advance will come as a pre-paid rupay card, which can be availed and spent by March 31, 2021.
The repayment will be in 10 installments, she said adding that Rs 4,000 crore is likely to be spent on this.
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 | Mihir9 minutes ago Only govt employee who are only 5% of total employment will boost the market sentiment with LTC and interest free loan? These are rubbish thinking to purchase vote. Think for common masses to bring growth through job creation rather than giving all facilities to govt employees . They are already rich with bribes and can spent thousands and thousands . It’s like putting the oil on the shaved head. |