Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduces Financial Upgradation Scheme for Gramin Dak Sevaks

New Delhi, March 15, 2024 -In a move aimed at enhancing service conditions and addressing stagnation in the Department of Posts, Union Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a financial upgradation scheme for over 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) working in the Department of Posts.

Gramin Dak Sevaks are instrumental in facilitating postal and financial services in rural areas, serving as the backbone of the Department of Posts and extending services to the remotest corners of the nation.

Key features of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of Financial Upgradation) Scheme, 2024 include:

Every Gramin Dak Sevak will receive three financial upgradations upon completing 12, 24, and 36 years of service, entailing annual increments of Rs. 4,320, Rs. 5,520, and Rs. 7,200, respectively.

This financial upgradation scheme is supplementary to the remuneration provided to GDSs in the form of ‘Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)’.

The introduction of this scheme is anticipated to significantly enhance the service conditions of over 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks and alleviate stagnation in their careers.

This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering rural infrastructure and extending quality services to citizens residing in remote areas.