Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the government was examining a proposal to raise monthly payments to clear arrears of government employees from ₹700 crore to ₹1,000 crore.
Replying in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, he said the proposed increase would speed up clearance of pending dues. He added that the government continued to prioritise the welfare of government employees.
He said the previous government delayed salary payments beyond the 15th of every month. In contrast, the present administration ensured salary credit on the first day of each month.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the government cleared three pending Dearness Allowances left unpaid earlier. At the same time, he alleged that the earlier regime raised the retirement age to postpone retirement liabilities.
The retirement age increased from 58 to 61 years, while for Class IV employees it rose from 60 to 65 years. As a result, the current government must now settle benefits for about 17,000 employees.
Government employees arrears plan detailed
He said the government cleared all pending medical bills. He also noted that arrears worth ₹40,150 crore remained when it assumed office, including ₹4,575 crore linked to employees.
Since then, the government has released ₹700 crore every month towards dues. So far, it has cleared about ₹6,146 crore related to government employees.
On pay revision, he said the government would decide on implementing a new PRC after receiving the report. Meanwhile, four Dearness Allowances remain pending, and a decision will follow.
With support from the Chief Minister and the Cabinet, the government introduced cashless medical treatment cards. Earlier, employee unions had sought such cards for nearly ten years.
He added that the government launched an accident insurance scheme providing ₹1.25 crore to families of employees in case of accidental death.
Maintaining regular dialogue, the government engaged with unions to resolve their issues. He added that union leaders could meet the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and ministers without restrictions.
He alleged that the previous government weakened financial systems and left the state struggling to meet salary commitments.
Considering a policy decision to increase this monthly payment from ₹700 crore to ₹1,000 crore to expedite clearance of arrears.
The people’s government is committed to the welfare of government employees.
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