Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Urges Government Employees to Empower the Underprivileged
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on government employees to work towards empowering the underprivileged socially and economically, aiming to eliminate inequality in society. He spoke at the ‘Our Felicitation to the Chief Minister’ event organized by the State Government Employees’ Association.
Support for Government Employees
The Chief Minister highlighted his support for government employees by implementing the 6th Pay Commission recommendations in 2018 and the 7th Pay Commission recommendations in 2024. He recalled implementing the 4th Pay Commission’s recommendations during his tenure as Finance Minister in J.H. Patel’s government.
‘The implementation of the 6th Pay Commission’s recommendations cost the government Rs10,500 crores, and the current 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations will incur an expenditure of over Rs20,000 crores,’ Siddaramaiah said.
Vision for a Just Society
Siddaramaiah mentioned that leaders like Basavanna, Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi envisioned a just society, and it is everyone’s responsibility to realize their dream. He stressed that government employees must ensure that government policies and welfare programs reach the poor.
Recalling Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s words, Siddaramaiah noted that true freedom would only come when the marginalized and underprivileged are empowered socially and economically. He emphasized that elected representatives and government employees have the opportunity to bring about positive change in society.
Government’s Commitment
The CM assured that the government has always taken a positive stance regarding the demands of government employees. A committee has been formed to review the withdrawal of the New Pension Scheme and the reintroduction of the old pension scheme. Additionally, the implementation of the Karnataka Arogya Sanjeevini scheme, filling of vacant positions, and addressing teachers’ issues will be prioritized.
Siddaramaiah reiterated that while the government is committed to addressing the demands of its employees, it is also responsible for spending taxpayers’ money judiciously.
Doubts Revealed
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has a rich history and is known for its diverse culture and languages.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is a politician and the current Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is responsible for making important decisions for the state.
Government Employees -: Government employees are people who work for the government. They help run different services like schools, hospitals, and police stations.
Empower the Underprivileged -: Empowering the underprivileged means helping people who don’t have many resources or opportunities to improve their lives. This can include providing education, jobs, and healthcare.
State Government Employees’ Association -: This is a group that represents the interests of people who work for the state government. They work together to make sure their needs and concerns are heard.
6th and 7th Pay Commission -: The 6th and 7th Pay Commissions are groups that decide how much government employees should be paid. They make sure salaries are fair and updated regularly.
Taxpayers’ money -: Taxpayers’ money is the money collected from people who pay taxes. The government uses this money to provide public services like roads, schools, and hospitals.
