New Delhi June 6 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revision in wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) which will entail an estimated expenditure of Rs 1 257.75 crore in 2018-19. The move will benefit 3.07 lakh Gramin Sevaks.
Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting Telecommunications Minister Manoj Sinha said Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure and slabs have been rationalised.
He said GDSs have been brought under two categories - Branch Postmasters and Assistant Branch Postmasters. A new risk and hardship allowance has been introduced.

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