IDA to increase by 4.8% w.e.f. 01-01-2022.

As per the Consumer Price Index numbers, released by Labour Bureau yesterday the 31.12.2021, the IDA of BSNL employees (2007 pay scales) is likely to increase by 4.8% w.e.f. 01.01.2022. Presently, 179.3% of IDA is being drawn by the employees. With this 4.8% IDA increase, the total IDA to be drawn by the employees from 01.01.2022 will be 184.1%. This IDA increase is payable only after DPE issues necessary orders.

[Inputs provided by Com.Mihir Dasgupta, former Assistant General Secretary, BSNLEU]