Good news has come for the nearly 4,000 employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) amid the festive season, as the Union Territory government announced a key salary revision. The government has raised the minimum monthly salary to Rs 18,000 based on "equal pay for equal work,". This revision includes applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) benefits.

According to a report from agency PTI, the mandatory pay revision will entail an additional expense of Rs 52 crore on the state treasury.

Employees Background And Pay Structure

The beneficiaries were originally appointed as Domestic Breeding Checker (DBC) staff, and they are subsequently re-designated as Multi-Tasking Staff (Public Health). MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar said that these workers have provided essential public health services, conducting routine door-to-door inspections across the capital for years. The commissioner highlights their contribution. 

Under the updated framework, the employees are now mapped to Level 1 of the Pay Matrix at a basic pay of Rs 18,000 plus variable DA. 

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MCD Mayor Parvesh Wahi confirmed that the revised amounts have already been disbursed directly to the employees' bank accounts, fulfilling a proposal outlined in the previous budget.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the revision acknowledges the long-standing dedication of public health personnel, affirming the government's commitment to worker welfare.

Central government employees await DA Hike

The central government employees are awaiting the announcement of the pending DA hike for the July-December period. Earlier, it was speculated that the central cabinet could take a call in last week’s meeting. Now, they are expecting an announcement ahead of Diwali. Central government employees receive a 60 per cent dearness allowance, and they are expecting a rise of 3-4 per cent, considering inflation. 

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