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Sanitation Workers Get Salary Hike: CM Rangasamy Makes Key Announcement!
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News18•03-10-2026, 09:26
Sanitation Workers Get Salary Hike: CM Rangasamy Makes Key Announcement!
- •Puducherry Chief Minister Rangasamy announced a daily wage hike for sanitation workers from Rs. 290 to Rs. 424.
- •The wage hike is set to be implemented from June, ensuring better remuneration for workers.
- •Rangasamy emphasized that keeping Puducherry clean is everyone's duty, not just the government's.
- •He instructed contractors to ensure job security and health for sanitation workers, avoiding those above 60 years of age.
- •The announcement provides a significant daily wage increase of Rs. 134 for long-serving sanitation workers.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Minister Rangasamy announced that the daily wage for sanitation workers in Puducherry will be increased from Rs. 290 to Rs. 424, with steps taken to implement the hike starting in June.
Lieutenant Governor Kailashnathan presented awards to sanitation workers who performed exceptionally well during the Swachh Bharat Day celebration held at Kambar Kalaiarangam.
Chief Minister Rangasamy instructed contractors to appoint the required number of workers, pay due attention to their job security and health, and avoid engaging individuals above 60 years of age in sanitation work.
