2% DA hike approved for central govt staff

The Union cabinet on Friday approved a 2 per cent hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from April 1, 2025.

- Ruchika Chitravanshi

"The Union approved to release of an additional installment of DA to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2025 representing an increase of 2 per cent over the existing rate of 53 per cent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise," a press statement said.