Diwali Bonus for KV School Teachers
Is the Diwali bonus available to KVS teachers?
Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank responded in Parliament to a question concerning the Diwali Bonus granted to KVS teachers in 2014 and the reasons for ending the Diwali Bonus. A comprehensive response is provided below…
For the fiscal year 2014-15, the government extended the payment of ad hoc bonuses to Autonomous Bodies. Traditionally, specific orders are issued in response to the issuance of orders regarding the grant of ad hoc bonus to Central Government employees, extending such benefits to eligible employees of Autonomous Organizations/ Quasi-Government Organizations/ Statutory Bodies, etc. set up by and funded/ controlled by the Central Government.
Because of the budgetary consequences of extending these benefits to 679 Autonomous Bodies, the Government has not issued any such directives for the fiscal year 2015-16 and forward.
The advantages of pay adjustment in accordance with the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) were implemented for KVS workers beginning on 1.1.2016, with orders issued on 26.7.2017. The obligation for payment of arrears resulting from the execution of the 7th CPC’s recommendations is fulfilled in stages, depending on the allocation of budgetary resources.
