The Gujarat government has increased the dearness allowance for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) employees by 4%, bringing it up from 42% to 46%. This decision will benefit corporation employees to the tune of over ₹125 crore, according to Transport Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

In addition to the hike, the government has approved the payment of arrears based on the revised dearness allowance. This move includes clearing all pending arrears related to the current allowance.

Minister Sanghavi shared the news on social media platform X, highlighting the state government's commitment to supporting GSRTC employees.

“The state government has increased the dearness allowance for ‘ST Nigam’ employees by 4%. From now on, the dearness allowance will be 46%, and the arrears of the current dearness allowance will also be paid. This decision will benefit the corporation’s employees to the tune of more than ₹125 crore,” he posted.

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