Remuneration Of Mechanics Engaged In GPs Hiked by Rs 2,500 by Odisha Govt

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday increased the remuneration of self-employed mechanics working in Gram Panchayats in the state by Rs 2500 per month.

Earlier they were getting Rs 4,000, which has been increased by

62.50 per cent. Now around 13,000 self-employed mechanics of the state will benefit from this increase in remuneration as they will get Rs 6500.

To provide regular clean drinking water to all the villages of the state and to eliminate waterlogging, two mechanics are employed in every village panchayat. They provide continuous services for piped water supply, maintenance, and repair of tube wells.