Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 14: National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) president, Subash Shastri here today demanded the release of pending instalment of 3 per cent DA, in favour of both Central/State Government employees and pensioners, due from July 1, 2025.
In a memorandum sent to the Prime Minister, Shastri claimed the price index which was 6.89 per cent in December 31 last year has now increased to 12.49 per cent in June 30, 2025.
He urged PM Modi to declare Jammu and Srinagar B-1 cities to ensure more flow of funds for upgrading infrastructures and modernizing civic amenities.
The NMC leader also demanded a special package of Rs. 2000 crore per annum for the regularization of 61,000 casual/seasonal labourers.
His other demands were restoration of old pension scheme, release of 18 months pending DA arrears etc.
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