7th Pay Commission: Good news for government employees. The Madhya Pradesh government has kicked off the new year on a high note for its employees. After 15 years, there has been a significant rise in both the House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance. This decision was greenlit during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, sparking joy among the workforce.
How much has the salary changed?
Government employees and workers are seeing substantial salary increases. Here’s the updated pay structure:
Category Previous Salary (Rs/day) Current Salary (Rs/day) Monthly Salary (Rs)
Unskilled workers 368.27 466.35 12,125
Semi-skilled workers 406.58 505.00 13,121
Skilled workers 472.85 571.00 14,844
Highly skilled workers 535.35 633.00 16,469
These new salaries will take effect from April 1, 2025, meaning employees will have more money in their pockets than before.
What will be the impact on the government?
With these salary increases, the state’s finances will also feel the impact. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya noted that this rise in allowances will impose an annual burden of Rs 1,500 crore on the state government. However, the government is committed to supporting its employees. Ashok Pandey, head of the Madhya Pradesh Karmachari Manch, commended this decision, stating it will bring relief to countless government employees and laborers.
A significant new year gift from the government
The MP government has made this important decision to brighten the lives of its employees. In a time of rising inflation, a better salary and increased allowances feel like a welcome bonus. Now, the question arises: what will be the next surprise? Will there be an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) or changes in promotion policies? These developments will unfold in the near future. For now, this news is like a ray of sunshine for government employees.