Arunachal Pradesh Ups Tough Location Allowance for Government Employees

The Arunachal Pradesh government has increased the tough location allowance (TLA) for its regular employees by 25 percent. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the hike, which is effective from January 1, benefiting employees of pay matrix level 9 and above and level 8 and below.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has increased the tough location allowance (TLA) for its regular employees by 25 percent.

The announcement was made on Thursday by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

''I am pleased to share that we have increased the tough location allowance (TLA) for level 9 and above and level 8 and below employees by 25 percent,'' Khandu posted on X.

The hiked TLA, effective from January 1, will benefit state government employees of pay matrix level 9 and above and level 8 and below, officials said.

The TLA for level 9 and above employees has been raised to Rs 6,625 from Rs 5,300, and for level 8 and below, it has been increased from Rs 4,100 to Rs 5,125, the officials added.

'Team Arunachal members are an asset for us. They play a crucial role in the state's development and improving people's ease of living. It is our responsibility to take care of them well so that they continue to give their best while serving the state and its people,' Khandu said in a social media post.

(With inputs from agencies.)