DA Latest Updates: Diwali Gift for Central Government Employees and Pensioners, 3% hike in DA
DA (Dearness Allowance) Latest Updates: Big Decision taken by the Central Government for the Central Government Employees and Pensioners. Let me tell you that twice a year the Central Government increases the DA (Dearness Allowance) for its employees and pensioners. Before Diwali, the Central Government has given a big gift to central government employees and pensioners by increasing the DA.
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet Ministry meeting was held under the leadership of PM Modi, in which a major decision was taken for central employees and pensioners. This decision was taken for DA, in which a 3% increase in DA was approved for Central Government Employees and Pensioners. Now Dearness Allowance increase to 58% from 55%.
This decision, taken just before Diwali, will benefit lakhs of employees and pensioners. The revised DA (Dearness Allowance) will be effective from July 1. It is common for the government to announce DA (Dearness Allowance) hikes around the festive season, and this move is seen as a festive gift to the employees.
DA will be effective from 1st July 205. So the increased amount will be credited to all employees and pensioners in their October salaries along with a 4-month arrears.
I want to tell you something very important that, 3% DA increase under the 7th pay commission. So it will be for all Central Government Employees, Pensioners and Family Pensioners also.
When was dearness allowance increased before this?
We all know that the government increases DA twice a year, the first from January to June and the second from July to December, and this cycle continues. So last time DA increase from 1st January 2025 and that was 2% so it was increase from 53% to 55%. Total around 1.15 crore Central Government Employees and Pensioners get the benefit.
Family Pensioners Also Get Benefit
According to reports, this increase will apply to all central government employees under the 7th Pay Commission, as well as pensioners and family pensioners. For example, an employee with a basic salary of ₹20,000 will get an extra ₹600 per month, while someone with a salary of ₹30,000 will receive an extra ₹900 per month. Over three months, the arrears will come to about ₹1,800 to ₹2,700, providing some relief during the festive season.
8th Pay Commission Latest Update
Modi Government has announced the implementation of 8th pay commission 16th January 2025. But after that no any updates from the government side. Government has not given clearance for committee and also TOR (Term of Reference). All employees and pensioners are waiting for the government announcement. But according to the reports 8th pay commission may be delayed and it will be implement by 2028. Because when the committee will form then it will take time to implement, it is not easy.
Government said that, 8th pay commission will be implement soon but they have not given timeline. If we see past pay commission, 6th pay commission it takes almost 2 and half years and also 7th pay commission takes around 2 years. So according to report, government not given TOR (Term of Reference) yet. Many of expert said that now 8th pay commission will take time and might be it will be come in 2028. If 2028 8th pay commission will come then 2 years arrears also will be paid by the government to the employees and pensioners.
FAQs
Question No. 1- From which month DA will be effective?
Answer- It will be effective from 1st July.
Question no. 2- How much DA increase in July?
Answer- 3% DA increase.
Question No. 3- Pensioners also will get the benefit?
Answer- Yes all Central Government Employees, Pensioners and Family pensioners will get the benefit.
Question No. 4- How much total DA of the Employees and Pensioners?
Answer- Now total DA is 58%.