Overview
- The state order increases monthly wages by Rs 1,000 for sanitation workers in village panchayats.
- Panchayats will be classified into A, B and C grades to tailor service planning and resource allocation.
- The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorized to reassess workforce levels based on local needs.
- An annual allocation of Rs 476 crore has been earmarked from the State Finance Commission grant to cover added costs.
- The decision applies to workers engaged through self-help groups and panchayat federations, with implementation reported as immediate.