Karnataka Govt Raises Salaries of Workers of Energy Corporations, Transport Firms

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday mentioned the federal government has determined to hike the salaries of staff of Karnataka Energy Transmission Company Restricted (KPTCL) and the Electrical energy Provide Corporations (ESCOMs) within the state by 20 per cent.

He additionally mentioned the workers of transport companies may also get a increase of 15 per cent of their salaries.

“KPTCL and ESCOMs staff had demanded wage revision, our minister (Vitality Minister V Sunil Kumar) and staff had held discussions for 2 to a few days, following which we’ve got make a decision. I’ve agreed for 20 per cent wage revision, and orders shall be issued on this regard,” Bommai mentioned.

Talking to reporters right here, he mentioned: “Additionally, transport division staff have been demanding a wage hike, stating that it has not occurred for the final couple of years. After two to a few rounds of debate with Transport Minister B Sriramulu and officers, I’ve determined to revise their pay making a 15 per cent improve. Orders shall be issued on this too.” In keeping with officers, the hike in salaries will come into impact from April 1.

Workers of KPTCL and ESCOMs had withdrawn the protest name for Thursday following a dialogue with the Chief Minister on Wednesday night time.

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The Joint Motion Committee of RTC (Street Transport Firms) Commerce Unions had earlier referred to as an indefinite strike from March 21, demanding a rise in wages together with different calls for.

Meeting elections in Karnataka are due by Might.

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