Boost in Dearness Allowance: Relief for Millions of Government Employees and Pensioners
The government has raised Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 2%, impacting over 50 lakh employees and over 68 lakh pensioners. This will cost the exchequer Rs 6,791.24 crore annually. The increase follows the 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations and takes effect from January 1, 2026.
- Country:
- India
In a significant financial decision, the Indian government on Saturday announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners.
This move, aimed at offsetting the impact of rising prices, will benefit approximately 50.46 lakh employees and 68.27 lakh pensioners across the country.
The Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that the increase aligns with recommendations from the 7th Central Pay Commission and will cost the exchequer an estimated Rs 6,791.24 crore per annum.
ALSO READ
-
Cabinet's 2% DA Hike Eases Inflation Impact for Government Employees
-
Cabinet approves DA/DR hike by 2 per cent for central government employees, pensioners: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
-
Government Hikes Dearness Allowance Amid Inflation Woes
-
Government Employees Ramp Up Protests Over Economic Strain in Punjab
-
J-K Lt Gov Manoj Sinha terminated services of two government employees for alleged links with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen: Sources.
Google News