New Delhi: Central employees are eagerly waiting for the increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). This increase benefits everyone from small-level employees to high officials. At the same time, recently the news has come out that the government may soon make an important announcement in this regard. Let us tell you that under the 7th Pay Commission, the Central Government increases the dearness allowance of the employees working under it twice a year, in January and July. However, the DA increase to be held in July this year has not been officially announced yet.

3 to 4 percent increase expected

At the same time, the Union Cabinet meeting is going on in Delhi today, in which a decision is expected to increase the DA of central employees by 3 to 4 percent. If the cabinet decides on this today, then it can be a big good news for central employees and pensioners before Diwali. Let us tell you that currently government employees are getting 50 percent DA and if it increases, it will reach 53 or 54 percent.

3 months of DA will be added

Although the announcement of the dearness allowance may be made in October, it will be effective from July 1, 2024. As a result, the DA arrears of 3 months (July, August, and September) will be added to the salary of the employees for the month of October and the pension of pensioners. Along with this, a Diwali bonus will also be given.

Difference between dearness allowance and dearness relief

The difference between Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) is that DA is given to active employees, while DR is for all pensioners. Both are given to provide relief from inflation. The government last increased the dearness allowance by 4 percent in March 2024, which came into effect from January 1, 2024. Now a similar increase is expected in October, which will provide relief from inflation to lakhs of employees and pensioners.