Punjab Govt to Increase Dearness Allowance to 60% for 85,000 Employees

Punjab government has announced that it will raise the Dearness Allowance for its employees to 60 percent. The increase will apply to approximately 85,000 government staff across the state. Dearness Allowance is a component of salary adjusted periodically to help employees cope with rising living costs. The move is expected to enhance the take-home pay of the beneficiaries. No further details regarding the effective date or implementation process were provided in the source.