7th pay commission: The central government has announced significant relief for the disabled central employees. Now employees with specialized disability will be doubled at the normal rate. The Finance Ministry has issued instructions to all ministries and departments in this regard.
The list of disability categories has been updated to obtain double transport allowance in the office memorandum released by the Finance Ministry. This amendment has been made in the instructions before 15 September 2022.
Which employees will get benefit?
According to the notification, Rights of Persons with Disabilitys (RPWD) Act 2016 and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilitys (EPWD) will be eligible for this facility.
This step of the government is considered a major relief for the disabled employees. This financial assistance in everyday challenges like travel will prove to be an important support for them.
Allowance under Seventh Pay Commission
Central employees currently get salary and allowances under the structure of the Seventh Pay Commission. These include dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), travel allowance, children’s education allowance, hostel subsidy etc. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from 1 January 2026. After that there may be a big change in the salary and allowances of the employees.
Disabled employees have already been getting some additional facilities, but this increase in transport allowance can help them more convenience and self -reliance.