In a media statement, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, holding the finance portfolio, said the Congress government had once again demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of its employees.
Hyderabad:The state government on Friday released Rs 2,000 crore to clear pending dues of employees. It has fully cleared pending GPF dues owed to retired employees. Additionally, all commutation dues pending up to May 2025 for retired employees have also been fully settled.
In a media statement, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, holding the finance portfolio, said the Congress government had once again demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of its employees.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Bhatti had earlier assured leaders of the Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) that long-pending dues of employees amounting to Rs 6,000 crore would be cleared within 100 days. Special chief secretary, finance, Sandeep Kumar Sultania issued orders on Friday, releasing Rs 2,000 crore in the first phase.
“This has been made possible through advance planning and a clear action strategy. As promised, the government is working at a fast pace to deposit the remaining Rs 4,000 crore into employees’ accounts within the stipulated timeline," Bhatti stated.
Employee union leaders and retired employees have expressed happiness over the government’s proactive approach in releasing funds to clear pending dues.
