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CM announces major pre-Diwali bonanza to different categories of employees

Shimla, Oct 9 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced an increase in the honorarium of 21,115 mid-day meal workers by Rs 500, taking it to Rs. 5,000 per month.
Similarly, the honorarium of 877 SMC C&V teachers has been raised from Rs 15,509 to Rs. 16,009, and that of 833 SMC lecturers and DPEs by Rs. 500 to Rs 19,378 per month. The 491 SMC TGTs will now receive Rs 19,378 per month after a Rs 500 hike, while 62 SMC JBTs will now get Rs 13,762 per month while 31 water carriers would now receive Rs. 5,500 per month after a Rs 500 increase.
An official spokesman said that besides, the daily wages of daily wagers and part-time workers have been increased by Rs. 25, bringing it to Rs. 425 per day. The honorarium of stitching instructors has been enhanced by Rs 500 and that of 1,399 Panchayat Chowkidars also by Rs. 500 and thus taking it to Rs 8,500 after per month.
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