As part of plans to increase consumer spending to spur demand in the economy, the government has unveiled a one-time Rs 10,000 interest-free festival advance to all its officers and employees.
Further, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said festival advance was discontinued from 6th Pay Commission for central government employees. But as a one-time measure, an interest-free advance will be given to all officers and employees of the central government.
This Rs 10,000 advance will come as a pre-paid rupay card, which can be availed and spent by March 31, 2021. Finance Minister also noted that the repayment will be in 10 installments, adding that Rs 4,000 crore is likely to be spent on this.
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