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Education
Punjab raises dearness allowance by 40% for computer teachers
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 12:16 AM
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The Punjab government has approved a 40% increase in dearness allowance for teachers handling computer subjects in state schools.
The Punjab government announced a 40 percent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for computer teachers employed in government schools. The decision, disclosed through an official statement, aims to boost the remuneration of educators handling computer curricula. By raising the DA, the state seeks to improve the purchasing power of these specialized teachers. The increase is expected to benefit a sizable cohort of computer instructors across Punjab’s public education system.