Karnataka Govt Raises Salaries of Employees of Power Companies, Transport Corporations

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday mentioned the federal government has determined to hike the salaries of workers of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs) within the state by 20 per cent.

He additionally mentioned the workers of transport companies will even get a elevate of 15 per cent of their salaries.

“KPTCL and ESCOMs workers had demanded wage revision, our minister (Energy Minister V Sunil Kumar) and workers had held discussions for 2 to 3 days, following which we now have decide. I’ve agreed for 20 per cent wage revision, and orders will likely be issued on this regard,” Bommai said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said: “Also, transport department employees have been demanding a wage hike, stating that it has not happened for the last couple of years. After two to three rounds of discussion with Transport Minister B Sriramulu and officers, I have decided to revise their pay making a 15 per cent increase. Orders will be issued on this too.” According to officers, the hike in salaries will come into impact from April 1.

Employees of KPTCL and ESCOMs had withdrawn the protest name for Thursday following a dialogue with the Chief Minister on Wednesday night time.

The Joint Action Committee of RTC (Road Transport Corporations) Trade Unions had earlier referred to as an indefinite strike from March 21, demanding a rise in wages together with different calls for.

Assembly elections in Karnataka are due by May.

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