Central Government employees

The Cabinet approved a 4% increase in central government employees’ dearness allowance.

According to the Minister, the total extra outgo on the exchequer would be Rs 12,815 crore per year to fund for the hike in DA.

Centre hikes DA by 4 pc for central govt employees, pensioners

J&K Govt announces DA hike for government employees and pensioners

The announcement comes in the wake of the Central Government's decision to restore three additional DA, with an increase of 28% from the existing 17%.