7th Pay Commission Recommendations Antarctica Allowance Related to Risk and Hardship
Antarctica Allowance (Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell RH-Max of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix)
The Indian Antarctic Program is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional program under the control of Ministry of Earth Sciences, wherein studies are conducted in atmospheric, biological, earth, chemical, medical and other sciences by sending teams to the Antarctica. To compensate for the hardship that those undertaking this expedition face during their sojourn in Antarctica, this special allowance is granted. The present rates are:
7th Pay Commission Recommendations Risk and Hardship Matrix and Salient Features
| Team Leader |
Winters |
₹1856.80 Per day |
|
Summers |
₹1237.50 Per day | |
|
Other Members |
Winters |
₹1680.00 per day |
| Summers |
₹1125.00 per day |