DA hike: Cabinet approves 2% increase in dearness allowance for Central govt employees
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Union Cabinet approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance for Central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners Saturday. The hike follows inflation data measurement through All India Consumer Price Index. Employees sought allowance release and three months' arrears clearance. The previous 3 percent increase in October 2025 raised DA from 55 to 58 percent.
Key Entities
Union CabinetDearness Allowance (DA)Dearness Relief (DR)Central government employeesAll India Consumer Price Index (AICPI)