Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy announced that one instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) would be paid to the government employees before the Dasara festival, and asserted that the Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) coming in as a replacement for the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), is going to be a role model for other States. An ordinance would be issued soon for implementing the GPS.
Addressing the 21st State Council meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers (APNGOs)’ Association here on Monday, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the government was committed to the welfare of its employees, who played a crucial role in the delivery of various benefits to the people.