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Union Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveils financial upgradation scheme for 2.56 lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks working in the Department of Posts

Union Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a financial upgradation scheme aimed at enhancing service conditions and alleviating stagnation for over 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) employed in the Department of Posts. GDSs constitute the backbone of the Department of Posts in rural regions, which is crucial in facilitating postal and financial services in the remotest corners of the nation.

Key features of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of Financial Upgradation) Scheme, 2024, include the provision of three financial upgradations upon completion of 12, 24, and 36 years of service, amounting to US$ 52.14, 66.62, and 86.90 (Rs. 4,320, Rs. 5,520, and Rs. 7,200) per annum, respectively. This scheme supplements the remuneration provided to GDSs as 'Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)'. Envisioned as a significant stride towards enhancing the service conditions of GDSs, this initiative is expected to benefit more than 2.56 lakh GDSs and mitigate stagnation within their service tenure.

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