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Himachal CM promises DA hike before Diwali, pledges development projects in Mandi
✍️ punjabnewsline.com
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh chief minister announced that the Dearness Allowance will be increased before Diwali and outlined new development initiatives for the Mandi district.
New Delhi, September 26 — Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced that the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees will be revised and credited before the upcoming Diwali festival. The decision aims to provide timely financial relief to government staff ahead of the major holiday season.
During a public rally in Mandi, the chief minister also outlined a series of development promises for the district. He said the administration will accelerate ongoing infrastructure works and launch new projects to improve basic services, without specifying exact timelines.
The announcement comes as the state government seeks to balance fiscal measures with visible development work in key regions. Officials indicated that the DA revision will be processed through the regular payroll system and that the development initiatives will be monitored by the district administration.
During a public rally in Mandi, the chief minister also outlined a series of development promises for the district. He said the administration will accelerate ongoing infrastructure works and launch new projects to improve basic services, without specifying exact timelines.
The announcement comes as the state government seeks to balance fiscal measures with visible development work in key regions. Officials indicated that the DA revision will be processed through the regular payroll system and that the development initiatives will be monitored by the district administration.