DA hike: Several states in India provide their government employees with a dearness allowance (DA) equal to the central government's rate. Another state has now joined this list.
Government employees in this state have long demanded a DA equal to the central government's rate. However, Mamata Banerjee's government has not agreed.
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Fighting for DA
Government employees in this state have been fighting for a long time for a DA equal to the central government's rate, along with other demands. They have been holding protests and rallies in addition to legal battles.
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DA Equal to Central Government
However, there are several states in this country that provide their state government employees with a DA equal to the central government's rate.
Another name has been added to that list. That state is the hilly state of Uttarakhand.
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Central Government DA
Currently, central government employees are receiving a 55% DA.
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Uttarakhand DA Announcement
Recently, the Uttarakhand government announced a 2% DA increase for state government employees.
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55% DA
As a result, they will now receive a 55% DA, equal to the central government's rate.
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Beneficiaries
Both current government employees and pensioners in the state will benefit from this government decision.
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DA Effective Date
The Uttarakhand government announced a 2% DA increase on Friday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the new DA will be effective from January 1, 2025.
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Difference Between Central and Bengal DA
Currently, there is a difference of approximately 37% in DA between central government employees and those in Bengal.
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Bengal Employees' DA
Government employees in Bengal currently receive an 18% DA under the Sixth Pay Commission.
