Dearness Allowance ( DA ) Latest News : The cabinet in a meeting on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) is likely to discuss an increase in dearness allowance ( DA ) for central government employees. DA hike news : The Cabinet on Friday gave its nod to a 2 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance or DA for central government employees, benefitting nearly 1.15 crore employees and pensioners. Great news for central government employees and pensioners: a significant Dearness Allowance ( DA ) hike of 3-4% is set to take effect from July 2025. This increase aims to alleviate the impact of inflation by raising the current DA rates. DA hike delayed! When will central govt employees get the good news ? This allowance, which is directly linked to the basic pay of a government employee, is hiked twice a year. The government ...
