In his address after the flag hoisting, he announced an 11 percent increase in dearness allowance to government employees and pensioners.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made many big announcements in the main state function organized at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
In his address after the flag hoisting, he announced an 11 percent increase in dearness allowance to government employees and pensioners. He has also announced an incentive amount to encourage girls of all classes to study and prepare for competitive examinations.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hoisted the flag at the main state function organized at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. There was a ban on the participation of common people in the ceremony under the COVID-19 Guideline to prevent Coronavirus infection.
Only permitted people were given entry after verification on the basis of an entry pass. After the flag hoisting, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar counted the achievements of the government. Along with this, many big announcements were also made.
The Chief Minister said that on the lines of the Central Government, state government employees and government pension holders are being given dearness allowance at an increased rate of 11 percent from July 1, 2021.
In this way, instead of 17, 28 percent dearness allowance will be given. The order related to this will be issued by the Finance Department.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also made a big announcement for girls preparing for competitive examinations. Said that under the Civil Services Promotion Scheme, till now, boys and girls belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes will get Rs 50 thousand and one lakh rupees for the preparation of main examination on passing the preliminary examination of Central Civil Services and Bihar Public Service respectively. Incentives are given.
Now in order to increase the participation of women in administrative services, girls of all categories will be given incentive under the Civil Services Promotion Scheme.
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