Centre Approves 2% DA Hike for Govt Employees, Pensioners

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Centre has approved a two per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with effect from January 1, officials said.

The hike, which is announced twice a year for January and July, had been awaited as the notification was delayed this time, leading to discontent among employees.

Usually, DA revisions are declared around major festivals such as Holi or Diwali, but the delay in the current announcement had raised concerns among central government staff.