Allowance

Launch Campaign Allowance and Space Technology Allowance Space Technology Allowance is granted to supporting scientific and technical staff in DOS/ISRO in recognition of the need for their retention and keeping in view the fact that they play a crucial role in the success of every mission. Considering that all missions/projects of ISRO are implemented in […]

Island Special Duty Allowance ISDA is granted to Central Government employees on their posting to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The existing structure of this allowance is as under: Areas around capital towns (Port Blair in A&N islands, Kavaratti and Agatti in Lakshadweep) 12.5% of Basic Pay Difficult Areas (North and Middle Adaman, […]

Investigation Allowance Investigation Allowance is granted in Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, to attract talent pool from other ministries. The existing rates are as under:  (₹ per month) Grade Pay Rate 8700 2000 6600 1400 5400 1400 4800 1400   Analysis and Recommendations There is no justification for continuation of this allowance. […]

Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) It is granted to pensioners for meeting expenditure on day to day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization, presently payable at the rate of ₹500 pm. Demands have been received to increase the rate of this allowance to ₹2,000 pm. Analysis and Recommendations  The Commission notes that this allowance was […]

Family Planning Allowance Family Planning Allowance (FPA) is granted to Central Government employees as an encouragement to adhere to small family norms. The existing rates are as under: (₹ per month) Grade Pay Family Planning Allowance 1300-2400 210 2800 250 4200 400 4600 450 4800 500 5400 550 6600 650 7600 750 8700 800 8900 […]