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DA Hike: After the approval of Diwali bonus for railway employees, the anticipation among other central government employees is growing. These employees are eagerly awaiting an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and their Diwali bonus. It is expected that the government may announce the DA hike next week. DA Hike: After the approval of Diwali bonus for railway employees, central government employees are eagerly awaiting their own benefits. They are hoping for an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and the Diwali bonus. It is expected that the government may announce the DA hike next week. Central government employees and pensioners are waiting for an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) before Diwali. The government usually announces this before Diwali, but no notification has been issued yet. On Wednesday, the government approved the performance-based bonus for railway employees. Cabinet Meeting In the cabinet meeting held on September 24, the performance-linked bonus for railway employees, equivalent to 78 days’ salary, was approved. However, there was no update regarding the DA or DR increase. Traditionally, the announcement is made in the last week of September, and the arrears for July to September are paid in the first week of October. Employee Organizations Express Displeasure The Central Civil Government Employees’ Welfare Association (CCGEW) has expressed concern over this delay. General Secretary S.B. Yadav stated that the Dearness Allowance (DA) or Dearness Relief (DR) was usually announced in the last week of September, and the three-month arrears were paid in early October. This year’s delay has caused dissatisfaction among employees. What could be the expected increase? If this increase is approved, the DA/DR will rise by 3%. This means the rate will increase from 55% to 58%. This will directly result in an increase in the salaries and pensions of employees and pensioners. Why is DA important? Dearth Allowance (DA) is an important component of government employees’ salaries. Its purpose is to mitigate the impact of rising inflation. It is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) and is revised twice a year, in January-June and July-December. The final hike under the 7th Pay Commission This revision for July-December 2025 is considered the final hike under the 7th Pay Commission. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 2026. In short, millions of employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting this government decision. If it is announced before Diwali, it will surely add to the festive joy.
