Taking another significant step towards resolving long-pending issues of state government employees, the government has released Rs.1,000 crore towards pending dues.
Acting on the clear directions of the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the funds were released on Wednesday. Principal Secretary of the Finance Department, Sandeep Kumar Sultania, issued the orders for the release. With this, the Deputy Chief Minister has
fulfilled the assurance given in the Assembly.
Last year, during discussions with employee unions, the government had promised to release Rs.700 crore per month. Accordingly, it honored its commitment and made monthly payments up to March 2026.
However, after personally observing the financial needs and difficulties faced by employees, Bhatti Vikramarka decided to increase the monthly allocation to Rs.1,000 crore from the current financial year.