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Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 02:17 PM
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The Cabinet has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners, effective from January this year. This move is expected to benefit millions of employees and pensioners.
The Cabinet has taken a significant decision to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners. As per the approval, the DA and DR will be hiked by 2% from January this year. This decision is likely to have a positive impact on the lives of millions of central government employees and pensioners across the country. The hike in DA and DR is a regular exercise to compensate for the rising cost of living. The increased amount will be paid to the employees and pensioners in the upcoming months.