Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami raises dearness allowance to 63% for state staff

The Uttarakhand government announced that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a three‑percent hike in dearness allowance for all state employees. The increase lifts the allowance rate to 63 percent, up from the previous 60 percent level. The decision, disclosed in an official circular, applies to both permanent and contractual staff across the state's various departments. Officials said the raise is intended to help employees cope with rising living costs and to boost morale within the public service. While the move will increase the state's payroll outlay, the administration expects it to be offset by improved productivity and reduced turnover among its workforce.