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Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh raise dearness allowance to 18% and 63%
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:32 AM
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The governments of Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh have announced a hike in dearness allowance and dearness relief, setting the rates at 18% and 63% respectively.
The state governments of Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh have approved a significant increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for their public‑sector employees. Under the new rates, Karnataka will implement an 18% DA, while Arunachal Pradesh will set its DR at 63%.
These adjustments are intended to cushion government workers against rising living costs and inflationary pressures. Both finance departments issued notifications outlining the revised percentages, which will apply to salaries and pensions from the upcoming financial cycle.
The moves come as part of broader state‑level efforts to align compensation with current economic conditions, ensuring that the purchasing power of salaried staff is maintained. No further details on additional benefits or implementation timelines were provided in the announcements.
These adjustments are intended to cushion government workers against rising living costs and inflationary pressures. Both finance departments issued notifications outlining the revised percentages, which will apply to salaries and pensions from the upcoming financial cycle.
The moves come as part of broader state‑level efforts to align compensation with current economic conditions, ensuring that the purchasing power of salaried staff is maintained. No further details on additional benefits or implementation timelines were provided in the announcements.