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Rs 540 to Rs 1,683 extra per month: How much will your salary rise after DA hike?
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What Happened?
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for central government employees, increasing it from 60% to 63%. This decision benefits around 48 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners.
Key points
- The DA hike will cost the government Rs 10,016 crore.
- Employees at Level 1 will see an increase of Rs 540 per month.
- At Level 10, the increase will be Rs 1,683 monthly.
- The increase is linked to inflation data under the 7th Pay Commission.
- Dearness Allowance is for serving employees, while Dearness Relief is for pensioners.
- Financial experts suggest using the extra income for savings.
Key insights
- The DA increase could help employees manage rising household expenses.
- Investing the additional income could lead to significant savings over time.
- The hike may influence consumer spending patterns during the festive season.
Why it matters
This increase provides financial relief to government employees and pensioners during the festive season.
Source
India Today
