News Desk. The government has taken many big decisions for the rural watchmen of Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the increase in his monthly honorarium during the felicitation ceremony held in Panchkula. Now the watchmen will be given Rs 15,221 per month instead of the earlier Rs 11,000. Along with this, the allowance for uniform, bicycle and necessary equipment has also been increased. These decisions of the government are expected to provide financial relief to the rural watchmen of the state.
First good news: Big increase in honorarium
The Chief Minister has increased the monthly honorarium of watchmen from Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,221. This increase has been announced to be implemented with immediate effect. According to the Chief Minister, in the year 2014, the watchmen used to get only Rs 3,500. Now his monthly income has increased by more than four times.
Second good news: Increase in three allowances also
The government has not only increased the honorarium, but has also increased other allowances received for work.
Uniform Allowance: Increased from Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 per annum.
Equipment Allowance: Increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500.
Cycle allowance: Increased from Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000.
This decision will also provide assistance to the watchmen in the expenses related to their duty.
Third good news: The family of the watchmen will get treatment
The Haryana government has decided to bring rural watchmen under the ambit of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme. With this, he and his family will be able to get medical facilities in case of illness or accident. Apart from this, they will also be linked to Haryana Labor Welfare Fund. Under this, the way will be opened to get financial assistance for children's education, marriage and other important family needs.
Money will come to the account before the 7th of every month
The government has directed that the increased honorarium of watchmen should be sent directly to the bank account before the 7th of every month. Also, officials have been asked to complete the registration of all eligible watchmen in ESI and Labor Welfare Fund soon. Haryana government will have to bear additional expenditure of about Rs 27 crore annually on these decisions.