New Delhi (NVI): The Union Minister of State (MOS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy, in a written statement, informed the Lok Sabha here today that the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) allowances worth around Rs 4,800 crores is approved for the government employees of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Replying to a question regarding the development of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the Minister informed the Parliament that the government is fully committed to the overall development of the newly formed union territories.
“Certain 7th CPC allowances namely Children Education Allowance, Hostel Allowance, Transport Allowance, LTC, Fixed Medical Allowance were not being given to nearly 4.5 lakh state government employees in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir have been approved for all such employees who, since October 31 this year, are working in the union territories of J&K and Ladakh,” said Reddy.
Reddy also said a total of Rs 14,559.25 crores as the balance share of the 14th Finance Commission grants and share of taxes have been apportioned amongst the two new union territories.
“Out of this, Rs 2,977.31 crores is already released to J&K and Rs 1,275.99 crores is released to Ladakh till date,” Reddy further informed.
