Govt hikes âdressâ allowance for diplomats, SPG officers
The dress allowance given to diplomats and Special Protection Group (SPG) officers, responsible for the security of the Prime Minister, former PMs, and their families, has been hiked on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. The SPG officers would get â¹27,800 annually during operational duties and â¹21,225 annually on non-operational work as against the current â¹9,000/annum.