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The hike in DA will benefit central government employees, central government pensioners and family pensioners getting pension from the central government.
The last time DA was hiked was in March 2022. During this hike, DA was increased by 3% to 34% effective from January 1, 2022.
A hike in DA translates to a hike in the salary of government employees.
What is Dearness allowance/Dearness Relief?
Dearness allowance is usually received by government employees to compensate for rising inflation. The decision announced today will put more money in the hands of government employees and pensioners.
Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief is paid to central government employees/pensioners to adjust the cost of living and to protect their basic pay/pension from erosion in the real value.
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