Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has taken a significant initiative towards providing better socio-economic security to sanitation workers employed on municipal rolls in urban local bodies through job security, regular wage increases and other benefits. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has given in-principle approval to bring these employees under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, so that they can avail benefits almost similar to those available to regular employees.
At present, 13,093 sanitation workers are employed on municipal rolls in urban local bodies across the state. These employees are currently being paid a monthly amount of Rs. 20,590. The government’s decision to bring them under the ambit of the Act will pave the way for making their future more secure and dignified.
Government goes beyond the benefits available under the Act
Taking another in-principle decision in the interest of the employees, the government has also agreed in principle to provide an additional 15 per cent amount in the monthly wages over and above the eligibility-based benefits available under the Act.
Guarantee of a dignified future along with social security
Eligible employees under the Haryana Contractual Employees Act, 2024 will be able to avail annual dearness allowance, death-cum-gratuity, maternity leave, ex-gratia financial assistance under the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRNL), and benefits related to appointment.
