By Firstdespatch Desk Nov 19, 2024
Agartala, Nov 19 (FD) The Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided to increase ration money for TSR and Tripura police from Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per year and make a hike of dress allowance from Rs 7,500 to Rs 9,500 per year with effect from November 1.
State tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, also regarded as the cabinet spokesperson, in a press briefing said, the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha earlier made this announcement and the council of ministers today approved the chief minister's announcement.
Altogether 21,794 TSR and police personnel will be benefitted for the decision and the government will have to incur Rs 26.15 crore annually for this initiative.
Replying to a question, Chowdhury said there some confusion if the Fire brigade personnel and the Traffic police would also be benefitted from this announcement.
“I think they also should get the same benefit, but there is clear statement in the cabinet note. I enquire into the matter and let you know”, he told the reporters in the civil secretariat.
The Council of Ministers also approved to fill up 253 posts of fisheries officers, physical education teachers and junior physical instructors, Chowdhury said.
While the Fisheries department will fill up 53 posts of Fisheries Officers (Grade-I), the School Education department will recruit 125 physical education teachers and 75 junior physical instructors will be recruited by the Youth Affairs and Sports department.
Chowdhury said the minister’s council also approved the proposals to fill up 253 posts in three departments.
"Now, after the approval of the Council of Ministers the concerned department will take initiative to fill up the posts. In case of recruitment of The Fisheries department may approach the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) to conduct a written examination for selecting the fisheries officer", he said. FD JK