Risk/Hazard Allowance is an additional payment made to employees working in hazardous or dangerous conditions. It compensates for the potential risks to health, safety, or well-being, and is often provided in jobs like mining, construction, or emergency services.
State Government employees for posting in the Sundarban Areas will get Sundarban Allowance and Risk/ Hazard Allowance at the rate of Rs. 100/- p.m. and Rs. 250/-p.m. respectively.