Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In what could be dubbed a Diwali bonanza, the Cabinet on Tuesday decided to increase the Dearness Relief (DR) rate of the state government pensioners and family pensioners.

The DR rate has been increased from 53% to 55% under the 7th Pay Commission and from 246% to 252% under the 6th Pay Commission, effective September 1, 2025 (payable from October 1, 2025).

This will cause an additional burden of around Rs 170 crore on the state exchequer. The decision to hike the DR rate was taken in the wake of Chhattisgarh’s increase in the DA for government employees. Read Also MP Travel Mart 2025: 'Jaisa Aurat Ko Mayke Jaake Lagta Hai...' Panchayat Actress Sunita Rajwar...

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