Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 9: National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) has demanded an increase in monthly Medical Allowance of pensioners from the existing Rs. 300 to Rs. 1000.
In a statement, NMC president, Subash Shastri said that there is a steep rise in medicine costs and other medical expenses, so the hike in Medical Allowance would provide much needed relief to the pensioners grappling with increase in health care expenditure.
He also demanded 2 per cent HRA hike for J&K employees as the DA has already crossed 50 per cent threshold which warrants revision.
Shastri also demanded the release of 18 month pending DA arrears.
He also demanded immediate regularization of daily rated workers under SRO 64 and an early release of 4 per cent DA due from July 1st in favour of employees and pensioners.
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