Da Hike: Good news for central employees, Modi government announced DA hike, know how much increased
Da hike news , There is great news for central employees and pensioners. The Union Cabinet on Friday approved an increase of 2% in the dearness allowance (DA) of government employees. After this increase, the DA of central employees will increase from 53% to 55%, while the inflation relief allowance (DR) of pensioners will increase from 53% to 55%. This will increase the salary of employees before the 8th Pay Commission. The last growth was in July 2024, when DA was increased from 50% to 53%.
This increase will be effective from 1 January 2025.
This increase in DA and DR will be effective from 1 January 2025. This will benefit more than 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
Since the announcement of this growth has already been delayed by at least 15-20 days, the salary and pension for the month of April (January to March 2025) will also include an increased DA with an increased DA.
How much will salary and pension increase?
After this 2% increase, the DA will increase from 53% to 55%, as well as the same increase in pensioners’ dearness relief allowances (DR).
If the basic salary of an employee is Rs 18,000, then he will now get more than Rs 360 (2%of Rs 18,000) per month, ie an annual benefit of Rs 4,320.
Similarly, if the basic pension of a pensioner is Rs 9,000, he will get Rs 180 more per month, ie an increase of Rs 2,160 annually.
What does DA mean?
Dearness allowance (DA) is a financial advantage given to government employees to compensate inflation and ensure that their salary maintains synergy with the rising cost of life.
Although the basic salary is determined by the Pay Commission every 10 years, dearness allowances are adjusted from time to time to reduce the influence of inflation, making it easier for employees to manage their living expenses.
For the first time after the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission, the increase in dearness allowance for the first time
This is the first DA growth after the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission. The government announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission on 16 January 2025, which will be applicable from 1 January 2026.
New recommendations may take at least one year to arrive, which means that the next DA hike around Diwali (for July-December 2025 cycle) will be a final increase under the 7th Pay Commission.
What’s next for central employees?
The government will now increase the DA for the second time in October-November 2025 for the July-December period. However, after the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are implemented, the DA will be included in the original salary and it will start again from zero.
At present, employees will get an increased DA in April and an arrear of three months (January-March 2025), which will provide some relief from inflation.
Now everyone’s eyes will remain on the developments of the 8th Pay Commission, as the government may soon announce the names of the members of the new Pay Commission. This panel will submit recommendations to the Central Government for improvement in salary and pension of government employees at all levels within a period of one year.
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