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Haryana Hikes DCRG Limit by 25%

The Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has implemented key decisions to boost employee benefits, improve governance, and address public concerns. These decisions, announced after a state cabinet meeting, include raising gratuity limits, updating development charges policies, and introducing reforms in public service exams.

The Haryana government, under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has made several significant decisions to enhance employee benefits, improve governance, and address public concerns. The decisions were announced after a state cabinet meeting, including increases in gratuity limits, updates to development charges policies, and reforms in public service exams.

Key Highlights

Increase in Gratuity Limits

The Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit for state government employees has been raised by 25%.
New limit: ₹25 lakh (up from ₹20 lakh), effective January 1, 2025.
Judicial officers are also included in the gratuity enhancement.
Aim: To provide greater financial security to employees and their families.

Revision of Indexation Policy For External Development Charges

EDC rates will now increase by 10% annually.
The rates had remained unchanged since 2015.
A consultant will be appointed to determine future base rates.

Mandatory AADHAR Authentication for HPSC Exams

Aadhaar authentication will now be required for candidates appearing for Group A and B posts in Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) exams.
Objective: To ensure integrity and prevent fraudulent applications.

Crop Damage Reports Due to Heavy Rain

Heavy rains and hailstorms have caused damage in several districts.
Farmers can report their losses on the e-reimbursement portal.
Affected regions include Tosham, Bawani Khera, Loharu, Fatehabad, Ratia, Bhattu Kalan, and others.

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Why in the news?	Haryana Hikes DCRG Limit by 25%
Increase in Gratuity Limit	DCRG limit raised by 25%, from ₹20 lakh to ₹25 lakh, effective from January 1, 2025, for state employees and judicial officers.
Revision of EDC Indexation Policy	EDC rates to increase by 10% annually; rates had not been updated since 2015. A consultant will determine future base rates.
Mandatory Aadhaar for HPSC Exams	Aadhaar authentication now required for Group A and B posts in Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) exams to ensure integrity.
Crop Damage Reports Due to Heavy Rains	Farmers can report rain and hailstorm damage on the e-reimbursement portal; affected regions include Tosham, Bawani Khera, Loharu, and others.