Cabinet's 2% DA Hike Eases Inflation Impact for Government Employees
- The Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for central government employees and pensioners, raising it from 58% to 60% of basic pay to help offset inflation's impact.
- This hike is part of the routine biannual DA revision based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers , reflecting changes in living costs.
- Employee groups view the 2% increase as a preliminary or interim step before the expected broader salary revisions by the 8th Pay Commission amid delays in DA revision announcements.
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Cabinet's 2% DA Hike Eases Inflation Impact for Government Employees
Cabinet's 2% DA Hike Eases Inflation Impact for Government Employees On Saturday, the Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, officially taking the allowance from 58% to 60% of the Basic Pay/Pension. This move is aimed at mitigating inflation impacts, costing the exchequer Rs 6,791 crore.Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hig…
Cabinet approves 2% Dearness Allowance hike for central government employees - The Tribune
The Cabinet has approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees. This decision, finalized during a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, raises the allowance from the current rate of 58 per cent to 60 per cent. The adjustment serves to address the long-standing wait of the workforce for a revision in their compensation structure.
DA hike announcement: How salaries of Level 1-18 employees will rise after 2% dearness allowance hike
DA hike for central government employees: A 2% hike in DA will take it from its current rate of 58% to 60%. With this hike, dearness relief (DR) for pensioners has also been increased to 60%. The announcement is for January 2026 and central government employees and pensioners will get arrears from the back date.
DA Hike Update: Cabinet Approves 2% Increase in Dearness Allowance Ahead of 8th Pay Commission | 📰 LatestLY
The Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. The move is designed to compensate for the rising cost of living and comes amid intensifying discussions regarding the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. 📰 DA Hike Update: Cabinet Approves 2% Increase in Dearness Allowance Ahead of 8th Pay Commission.
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