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Gujarat's Traffic Brigade Celebrates: 50% Stipend Hike Brings Sweet Relief

The Gujarat government has given Traffic Brigade personnel a big reason to smile. Their daily stipend has been increased by a solid 50%, jumping from 300 to 450 rupees. Overjoyed staff in Surat immediately celebrated the news by sharing sweets with people on the road. This hike is seen as a welcome move that will finally improve their financial stability after years of service.

Key Points: Gujarat Hikes TRB Personnel Stipend to Rs 450, Staff Distribute Sweets

  • Daily stipend increased by 50%, from Rs 300 to Rs 450 for all TRB staff
  • Personnel in Surat celebrated by distributing sweets to motorists on roads
  • Move follows months of demands for better remuneration from the brigade
  • TRB works with police for traffic control in major cities across Gujarat
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Gujarat govt hikes stipend for TRB personnel, latter celebrates with sweets

Gujarat govt raises daily stipend for Traffic Brigade personnel from Rs 300 to Rs 450, leading to celebrations and sweet distribution by grateful staff in Surat.

"The state government's decision... is a highly commendable step. - TRB Supervisor Mohammed Tinwala"

Surat, Jan 13

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a hike in the monthly stipend for the Traffic Brigade (TRB) personnel, a move that brought cheers and joy on the faces of thousands of staff, entrusted with the responsibility of traffic control.

Under this decision taken by the Home Department, the daily stipend of Traffic Brigade personnel working across the state has been increased from Rs 300 to Rs 450.

As the decision was announced, a wave of joy gripped scores of TRB personnel who have been manning the traffic on the city roads for years.

To celebrate the stipend increase, TRB personnel in Surat distributed sweets to motorists on the roads. They also thanked the government for the pay hike, stating that this will improve their financial situation.

This also comes after months of demand for a hike in remuneration from these personnel for a long time.

TRB Supervisor Mohammed Tinwala told IANS that the state government's decision to increase the daily stipend of Traffic Brigade personnel to Rs 450 is a highly commendable step.

He said that there is an atmosphere of happiness in the Traffic Brigade and said that they will find themselves more financially stable now.

TRB personnel Geeta Nimbalkar said that she has been serving in the Traffic Brigade for about 15 years. She said that the news of the increase in the employees' stipend has brought joy to her family.

Geeta Nimbalkar said that after a long time, the government understood their hard work and services and gave a go-ahead to their demands for a pay increase.

Notably, the Traffic Brigade system, started by the Traffic Education Trust in major cities like Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara, has now been implemented throughout Gujarat. The state government has taken this decision keeping in mind the responsibilities and workload of these personnel who work shoulder to shoulder with the police to ensure smooth traffic management.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's heartwarming to see them celebrating with sweets. They deserve every rupee. The traffic situation in cities like Surat is impossible without them. A small gesture of distributing sweets shows their good nature.
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Vikram M
Good move, but let's be honest, it took 15 years for Geeta ji to get this hike? That's too long. The government should have a regular appraisal system for such essential workers, not make them wait and protest. Better late than never, though.
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Priya S
As someone from Surat, I see these bhaiyas and didis every day. They work so hard, often dealing with rude drivers. This increase will directly help their families. Shukriya Gujarat sarkar! 🎉
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Rohit P
Finally some recognition for their seva. Managing traffic in India is no joke. Hope they also get proper benefits like insurance and maybe some official status. A stipend hike is the first step.
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Michael C
Interesting to see this model. A traffic brigade working with police seems efficient. The pay hike should improve morale and reduce turnover, leading to better traffic management overall. A smart investment by the state.

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