Jharkhand hikes DA to 58% for employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali

Jharkhand hikes DA to 58% for employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali

In a major festive announcement, the Jharkhand government has increased the dearness allowance (DA) for state employees and the dearness relief (DR) for pensioners from 55 per cent to 58 per cent, effective from 1 July, 2025. The decision, taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will benefit nearly three lakh government employees and pensioners across the state. The move comes just ahead of Diwali and is seen as a welc…