Odisha Government Boosts Allowances for Civil Defence Volunteers

The Odisha government on Friday announced a substantial increase in daily allowances for civil defence volunteers, raising them from Rs 31 to Rs 150. This significant hike reflects the administration's commitment to recognizing their indispensable contributions.

In addition, the daily training allowance for these dedicated volunteers has also seen an increase, climbing from Rs 28 to a commendable Rs 140. This new structure of allowances will be applied retrospectively from May 2025, as per official sources from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The decision, endorsed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, also extends to home guards, whose daily duty call-up allowances have been adjusted from Rs 612 to Rs 623, effective retrospectively from January 1 of this year. This adjustment underscores the government's continued efforts to support and value the roles of these essential personnel.

(With inputs from agencies.)