GOI to provide special cash vouchers to govt employees, expected demand infusion of Rs 28,000 cr: FM Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: The government on Monday announced a one-time Rs10,000 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 the festival advance was discontinued from 6th Pay Commission for central government employees.