Cabinet approves 4% hike of DA

The Indian government has approved the hike in dearness allowance for central- government employees by four cent. It will be increased to 42 percent with a retrospective effect from January 1, 2023.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, this will benefit over 47 lakh Central Governments employees and more than 69 lakh pensioners, this increase in the Dearness Allowance is in accordance with the accepted formular which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, added minister.

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Union Cabinet has given its approval to release an additional installment of Dearness Allowance to Central Governments employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners with effect from 1st January this year.