Telangana Government Announces Good News for Home Guards
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The Telangana government has delivered good news for home guards in the state by increasing their Dearness Allowance (DA). The DA has been raised from ₹921 to ₹1,000, with official orders issued to this effect. Additionally, the Weekly Parade Allowance has been increased from ₹100 to ₹200.
The government also announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh for families of home guards who lose their lives in the line of duty. These new measures are set to take effect starting January of the upcoming year, according to the orders. The latest government announcement has been met with widespread appreciation from home guards.