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Sikkim Employees and Pensioners Get 2% Pay Rise Ahead of Dashain
✍️ Zee Business
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:17 PM
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Sikkim state has announced a 2% increase in daily allowances for its employees and pensioners, with arrears to be cleared before the Dashain festival.
Sikkim government officials have announced a 2% hike in daily allowances for state employees and pensioners, effective from the upcoming pay cycle. The decision aims to provide a modest increase in earnings for public servants and retirees.
The hike applies to both daily allowance (DA) and daily rate (DR) components, ensuring a uniform adjustment across all categories of government staff. The increase is expected to boost morale and provide additional financial relief.
In addition to the hike, the state has committed to settling all outstanding arrears before the Dashain festival. This move is intended to clear pending dues and prevent any delay in payment for the affected personnel.
The announcement was made during a brief press briefing by the Sikkim Ministry of Finance, highlighting the government's focus on timely remuneration and welfare of its workforce.
The hike applies to both daily allowance (DA) and daily rate (DR) components, ensuring a uniform adjustment across all categories of government staff. The increase is expected to boost morale and provide additional financial relief.
In addition to the hike, the state has committed to settling all outstanding arrears before the Dashain festival. This move is intended to clear pending dues and prevent any delay in payment for the affected personnel.
The announcement was made during a brief press briefing by the Sikkim Ministry of Finance, highlighting the government's focus on timely remuneration and welfare of its workforce.