Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 1: In a move set to benefit millions ahead of the festive season, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective July 1, 2025. With this increase, DA and DR rise from 55% to 58% of the basic pay or pension, aiming to cushion the impact of inflation.

This revision will benefit around 49.19 lakh Central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The financial burden on the exchequer is estimated at Rs 10,083.96 crore per year.

The arrears for July, August, and September will be paid along with the October salary, just in time for Diwali. For example, an employee drawing a basic

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