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DA Hike Approved: Central Govt Employees To Get 3% Increase
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What Happened?
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central government employees, raising it to 63% of basic pay, effective from July 1, 2026.
Key points
- The DA increase benefits approximately 48 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners.
- The government has allocated Rs 10,016 crore for the DA and DR revision.
- The increase is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations.
- The Cabinet also approved three major development initiatives worth Rs 29,267 crore.
- The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme received Rs 10,000 crore for domestic production.
Key insights
- The DA hike could improve the purchasing power of government employees during the festive season.
- Strengthening domestic manufacturing through the Container Manufacturing Scheme may enhance India's supply chain resilience.
- The government's focus on development initiatives indicates a commitment to boosting the economy.
Why it matters
This increase provides financial relief to government employees and pensioners ahead of the festive season.
Source
Times Now
