The Impressive TimesLucknow, April 8,2025: In a major relief for over 34,000 PRD volunteers, the Yogi government has approved a 26% hike in their daily duty allowance—from Rs 395 to Rs 500. The proposal was cleared during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday.
Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said, “The new allowance will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The increase will translate into an additional Rs 3,150 per month per volunteer (based on 30 days of attendance), imposing an annual financial burden of Rs 75.87 crore on the state exchequer. The move has sparked widespread happiness among PRD personnel, which is crucial in maintaining law and order at the grassroots level.”
He added, “Out of 15 proposals presented in the Cabinet meeting, 13 received approval, including the decision to enhance the PRD allowance.”
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In another key decision, the Cabinet approved the Finance Department’s proposal to reorganise the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Cooperative Societies and Panchayat Audit Service Rules, 2025.
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna explained that the new structure addresses an imbalance in the previous setup, where higher-level posts outnumbered lower-tier positions. The restructuring has increased the number of entry-level posts, creating a more rational promotional pyramid.
Specifically, 150 out of the 1,307 existing posts have been upgraded and merged with the 255 pre-existing Assistant Audit Officer posts, resulting in 405 such posts. Meanwhile, 464 posts have been downgraded and merged with the existing 436 auditor posts, bringing the total to 900 auditor positions.
The reorganization aims to create a balanced and functional cadre structure with more opportunities at the base level, ensuring smoother promotions and better administrative efficiency.
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