Govt hikes DA for central govt employees, pensioners by 3%
The most recent DA revision, a 4% increase, was announced in March and became effective from January 2024.
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Cabinet approves 4% DA hike for govt employees, pensioners
49.18 lakh employees and 67.95 lakh pensioners to benefit
7th Pay Commission: DR hiked by 4% for central govt pensioners
While DA is given to government employees, DR is given to government pensioners. Dearness relief is calculated twice a year in March and September.
7th pay commission: DA for govt employees, pensioners hiked by 4%
Both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief are calculated based on the retail inflation for industrial workers. While DA is given to government employees, DR is given to government pensioners.
7th Pay Commission: 3% DA hike for central govt employees, effective Jan 1, 2022
The combined effect of rise in rate for DA and DR on the exchequer would be around ₹9,544.50 crore every year.
