The state government will soon implement the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission

Reiterating her government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of its employees, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission would be implemented soon.

“Implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission is the main demand of government employees. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will take a positive decision soon. Our government will do everything for the development and welfare of government employees,” Dr Patil said after inaugurating the general meeting of the district body of Karnataka State Government Employees Association at SM Pandit Ranga Mandir in Kalaburagi on Sunday.

Highlighting the undeniable role of government employees in implementing government policies and welfare programs, Dr. Patil said that the benefits of various programs can reach the last beneficiary only when government employees discharge their duties reliably.

“We in the legislature can formulate policies and announce social programs and development projects. However, their effective implementation largely depends on the bureaucratic mechanism that works from top to bottom,” he said.

“There are reports that vested interests are threatening some honest officers. Honest and committed officers should not be afraid of such threats and blackmail as our government is facing them. Our goal is transparent and people-friendly governance and government employees are key stakeholders in achieving this,” Dr. Patil said.

Meeting

Lauding the special status granted to Kalyana Karnataka under Article 371(J) of the Constitution as a model for the development of the region, Dr Patil said that candidates from the area are provided with reservation benefits in employment and education, besides a large number of special grants for the development of the region.

“There are some issues in the proper implementation of the special status, especially in the reservations offered to candidates from the region in the promotion. A cabinet sub-committee headed by rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyanka Kharge will meet on July 4 and discuss them,” Dr Patil said, adding that his government would take steps to fill up all vacancies in various government departments across the state.

Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum urged students to seize the opportunities presented by the development of science and technology to create a better future for themselves and society.

“Rapid technological advancement has opened floodgates of opportunities. You need to make good use of them. Your parents work hard to provide you with a better education. You need to ensure that their hard work does not go to waste. You need to study well and secure good positions to serve the country,” she said.

Additional Commissioner of School Education (Kalaburagi division) Akash S. recalled how his parents and teachers encouraged him to work hard and become an Indian administrative officer.

“My father was a Group D employee in a central government department. His duty was to open the chambers of senior officers and attend to their requirements in the office. I wanted to sit in such a chamber as a senior officer. My teacher Shambavi, who taught science, sowed the seed of my dream of becoming an IAS officer. Thanks to the hard work of my parents and the encouragement of my teacher, I stand before you as an IAS officer,” the officer said to motivate the young students.

State Government Employees Association president CS Shadakshari appealed to the government to implement the Seventh Pay Commission for 5.20 lakh government employees who are working hard to implement government schemes.

Representatives of government employees were present: Ramesh Sanga, Raju Leganti, Srinivas, N. Malatesh, BD Dinesh, Siddaramanna, Mahipal Reddy, Mahesh Hugar, Suryakanth Kadam, Mallinath Guded, Abdul Azim, Chandrakanth Yeri, Babu Mourya, Umadevi, Siddalingaiah Mathapathi, Hanamantharaya Golasar, Satish Sajjan and others.

The meritorious children of government employees who secured more than 90% marks in the SSLC and PU examinations were honored with ₹1,000 cash and a diploma.