Dehradun Municipal Corporation Approves Sanitation Wage Increase and Caps 'Badhai'
DMC board clears sanitation hike, caps ‘badhai’
The Times Of India
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The Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) approved key proposals in its fourth board meeting, including raising the daily honorarium for sanitation workers from ₹500 to ₹800 and capping the 'badhai' fee for the transgender community at ₹5,100. Additional discussions will address civic issues like drainage, infrastructure, and property tax relief.
- 01Sanitation workers' daily honorarium increased from ₹500 to ₹800.
- 02Maximum 'badhai' fee for transgender community set at ₹5,100.
- 03Equitable distribution of sanitation workers across all wards to be ensured.
- 04Future discussions will cover drainage, infrastructure, and animal control measures.
- 05Property tax relief proposals for the Covid-19 years are under consideration.
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During its fourth board meeting, the Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) approved significant proposals aimed at improving civic services. The daily honorarium for sanitation workers will be increased from ₹500 to ₹800, ensuring better compensation for their essential services. Additionally, the board capped the 'badhai' fee for members of the transgender community at ₹5,100. Chief Municipal Commissioner Namami Bansal emphasized the need for equitable distribution of sanitation workers across all wards. Future discussions will focus on various civic issues, including drainage, infrastructure improvements, and measures for animal control, such as microchipping and expanding gaushalas. The board will also address property tax relief for the years affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in areas reporting poor infrastructure.
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The wage increase for sanitation workers will improve their livelihoods, while the cap on 'badhai' aims to provide financial clarity for the transgender community.
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