The Uttarakhand government has announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees and pensioners. Ahead of Diwali , Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a 3 per cent hike in DA.

Uttarakhand DA hike

“Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners of local bodies and state government public sector undertakings,” news agency ANI reported, quoting the Chief Minister’s Office.

The revised DA will be paid along with the October 2025 salary, which will be credited in November 2025. It will be effective from July 1.

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