The much awaited Pay Commission Report was presented in the National Assembly, today. As pledged by the government, the report recommends 20 percent salary revision for the Civil Servants.
The Pay Commission also recommends another 20 percent housing allowance for the civil servants. Those occupying government properties are not eligible for the housing allowance.
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The Local Government Leaders are expected to get a pay raise of 36-40 percent.
The pay structure for the corporate sector has been set with a difference of about 15 percent from that of the civil service.
The corporations under the Ministry of Finance such as the Bhutan Development Bank Limited, Bhutan Post, Kuensel, Bhutan Agro Industries Limited and Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation are expected to see an increase of 20 percent of the basic pay.
The daily subsistence allowance for the civil service within the country has been increased by Nu. 150 up to 1,000.
Along with a raise of 36 to 40 percent, the Local Government Leaders will also see a raise in their travel and daily allowance.
