Dikhyaa Mohanty 
The Odisha Government announced a hike in the cessation benefits for its ad-hoc employees, marking a significant policy decision aimed at recognising the contributions of temporary staff serving across various state departments. According to an official press release, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved a proposal to enhance the cessation benefits from the existing Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. The revised benefits will be provided as a one-time payout to ad-hoc employees upon the cessation of their services.
In an important policy move to acknowledge the efforts of temporary workers working in several state ministries, the Odisha government approved an increase in the cessation benefits for its ad hoc employees. A proposal to increase the cessation benefits from the current Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh was accepted by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to an official press release. Ad hoc workers will get the updated benefits as a one-time payment when their employment ends.
