Bhubaneswar: In a festive gesture ahead of Durga Puja, the Odisha government has announced that all state government employees will receive their September salaries in advance.
According to an official press release, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Finance Department to ensure that salaries are disbursed by September 26, instead of the usual schedule at the end of the month.
The decision comes in view of the upcoming Durga Puja holidays, with government offices across the state scheduled to remain closed from September 27.
“Durga Puja witnesses a surge in spending as people prepare for the festival. Additionally, this year, a national savings festival is being observed following the implementation of the GST 2.0 reforms,” the release stated.
Taking these factors into account, the state government has opted for early disbursal to ease festive shopping and financial planning for employees.
