New Delhi, Mar 30 : The Indian Government on Monday given Central Public Sector Enterprises officers a further increase in salary and allowances, over and above the hikes announced last year.

Over four lakh officers will benefit from the decision.

The Cabinet took the decision.

An increase in house rent allowance and retirement benefits will also be included in the improved pay packages.

PSU officers, particularly in the oil sector, forced the government to revisit their revised pay scales when they went on strike in January this year.

According to officials, the revision in the pay structure would vary from company to company. (ANI)