Kerala announces Onam bonus for govt employees

PTI |
Aug 12, 2021 11:02 AM IST

Despite the Covid-19 situation, it said, the government is extending the benefit to over 13 lakh employees.

The Kerala government on Wednesday announced a bonus of 4,000 for government employees for the festival of Onam.

All the part-time and contingent staff can also avail an advance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000, said the statement.(Pratham Gokhale/HT File photo)
All the part-time and contingent staff can also avail an advance of 5,000, said the statement.(Pratham Gokhale/HT File photo)

In a statement here, State Finance Minister K N Balagopal said the employees not eligible for the bonus would be given a special festival allowance of 2,750.

Besides, the employees can avail themselves of Onam advance of 15,000 which should be repaid in five equal installments.

All the part-time and contingent staff can also avail an advance of 5,000, said the statement.

The service pensioners and those who had retired as per the participatory pension scheme would be given an allowance of 1,000, it said.

Despite the Covid-19 situation, it said, the government is extending the benefit to over 13 lakh employees.

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