Salary Compensation of Rs 635: An Insignificant Increase Amidst Rising Living Costs

The announcement had been eagerly anticipated by thousands of workers and pensioners. The government finally revealed the amount of salary compensation that will take effect from January next year: Rs 635. While the government highlights a budgetary effort in a challenging economic context, the reactions have been swift. Unions, federations, and representatives of independent workers are denouncing a measure that is largely insufficient.