New Delhi: A Cabinet meeting is going to be held today. In this, the central government can give Diwali gifts to the central employees by increasing their DA. According to media reports, a consensus can be reached on a 3 percent increase in DA in the cabinet meeting. If this happens, the employees will get an increased salary. This increase will be applicable from July 2024. In such a situation, the employees will also be given arrears of four months between July to October. The increase in DA will provide relief to the central employees from inflation. Let us tell you that dearness allowance helps the income of the employees to deal with inflation. Also, it provides financial relief amid rising inflation. There has been a lot of delay from the central government regarding the increase in DA. There is resentment among the employees about this. Apart from the increase in DA, many more decisions can be taken in the cabinet.

How much salary will I get?

The increase in DA will also increase the salary of central government employees. If the monthly salary of an employee is Rs 50,000, then he will get an additional Rs 1500 if the DA increases by 3%.

How much DA do you get now?

Central employees get DA and pensioners get DR. At present, DA is 50 percent of the basic salary. It was last increased in March 2024. It was increased by 4 percent. This increase was implemented in January 2024. There was no increase in DA in a long time. In such a situation, it is believed that the government can increase it before the festivals. Let us tell you that the announcement of the DA increase is decided based on the Consumer Price Index, which measures changes in retail prices in different sectors.