Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced a 17 percent salary hike for government employees as an interim relief.
Talking to reporters here on Wednesday,he said an order to this effect has been issued immediately.
A co
mmittee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) will be constituted to study the New Pension Scheme in other states, the financial implications, and other issues, and then submit a detailed report.
The CM appealed to the agitating employees to call off their strike.
