Odisha Government Boosts Civil Defence Volunteers' Allowances Significantly

The Odisha government has announced a significant increase in the daily allowances for civil defence volunteers, raising their duty pay from Rs 31 to Rs 150 and training pay from Rs 28 to Rs 140. This change, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will be retroactive to May 2025. Additionally, home guards will see a slight increase in their daily call-up allowance. With around 700 civil defence volunteers in the state, this move aims to enhance their support and recognition.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 13, 2025, 14:24 IST

Increased Allowances for Civil Defence Volunteers

Bhubaneswar: On Friday, the Odisha government announced a substantial increase in the daily duty allowance for civil defence volunteers, raising it from Rs 31 to Rs 150, according to officials.

Additionally, the daily training allowance for these volunteers has been raised from Rs 28 to Rs 140.

This decision was sanctioned by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

The revised allowances will take effect retroactively from May 2025, as stated by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Currently, Odisha has approximately 700 civil defence volunteers.

Moreover, the state government has also raised the daily duty call-up allowance for home guards from Rs 612 to Rs 623, effective retroactively from January 1 of this year, the CMO confirmed.