The Cabinet has approved the agenda of the three-day second Loka Kerala Sabha commencing from January 1, 2020, here.
The Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday decided to redeploy the posts of the ministerial staff of the Public Works Department (PWD) for the smooth functioning of the Maintenance, Bridges and Building wings.
As per this, the posts of 254 personnel will be filled through redeployment. This include 13 posts of junior superintendent, senior clerk/clerk 152, confidential assistant 4, typist 47 and office attendant 38. The Cabinet elevated 32 ministerial posts.
Chairperson of the Kerala State Child Rights Commission P. Suresh will get the rank of the Chief Secretary. As per the Cabinet decision, Mr. Suresh is entitled to salary as per KSR Part 3 Rule 100, official sources said.
The Cabinet also gave permission to government, semi-government departments, institutions and agencies to utilise own funds up to ₹5 lakh for the Vasanthotsavam 2020 to be held from December 21 to January 3 on Kanakakunnu palace premises.