From Rs 1 lakh to over Rs 3 lakh: Odisha MLAs pass Bill for 3-fold hike to their salary, allowance

Summary

The Odisha Legislative Assembly has passed a bill to triple the salaries and allowances of its MLAs, increasing their compensation from approximately Rs 1 lakh to over Rs 3 lakh. This decision reflects the state government's financial policies and has implications for the state's budget and governance.

Key Points

• Odisha MLAs passed a bill to increase their salary and allowances.
• The hike is approximately a three-fold increase.
• The previous compensation was around Rs 1 lakh.
• The new compensation will be over Rs 3 lakh.