Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Assam Heritage Site Staff Unpaid for Six Months, Affecting Maintenance
Workers at historical sites in Assam, including a UNESCO site, haven't been paid for about six months.
The government owes money to companies that hire these workers.
Because the workers aren't getting paid, many can't do their jobs, which affects the sites' upkeep.
The government says it's working on fixing the problem.
Contractual employees at 167 Assam monuments haven't received salaries for six months.
Around 180 employees are affected by the delayed payments.
The government owes contractors over Rs 2 crore, leading to non-payment.
Many employees are not reporting to work, affecting site maintenance.
Authorities acknowledge the issue and are working on a resolution.
- Who
- Contractual employees, two contractors (CIIMS and Sankar Pujari), and the Assam government.
- What
- Contractual employees at Assam's historical sites haven't received salaries for six months.
- When
- Salaries have not been paid since November 2024.
- Where
- Assam, specifically at UNESCO heritage sites and other monuments.
- Why
- The Assam government has not cleared the bills of the contractors, leading to unpaid salaries.
Contractual Staff
Government
Salary Payments
Contractual Staff
They are not getting paid, which is making it difficult for them to survive and continue their work.
Government
The government is working on resolving the matter.
- Affected Employees
- Approximately 180
- Unpaid Salaries Start
- November 2024
- Number of Monuments
- 167
- UNESCO Site
- Charaideo Moidams
- Amount Owed
- Over Rs 2 crore
- Contractors
- CIIMS and Sankar Pujari
