Dearness Allowance Archives

23 Sep

Punjab Government Announces 8% DA Hike For Over 8 Lakh Employees, Pensioners From September 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab8% DA Hike, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, Punjab DA Hike 2026, Punjab Government Employees

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major festive gesture for over 8 lakh employees and pensioners across Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has issued a notification granting an 8% enhancement in Dearness Allowance (DA) with effect from September 1, 2026, fulfilling the assurance given to employee representatives and strengthening the government’s commitment to the welfare and financial well-being of its workforce. Giving details, the Chief Minister’s Office said that the decision reflects the state government’s commitment towards the welfare and financial well-being of its employees and pensioners. “The enhanced DA will provide additional financial support to employees and…

08 Sep

Punjab Government Urges Striking Employees to Resume Work and Resolve Issues via Dialogue

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora today said that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands firmly with its employees and remains committed to considering and fulfilling every legitimate demand. He said the three crore Punjabis and Punjab Government employees are part of the same family, and the government’s objective is to resolve all genuine concerns through dialogue, mutual understanding and a positive approach. In a statement, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said, “For us, the three crore Punjabis are one family, and our employees are an equally important part of this family. We understand their concerns and respect their…

04 Sep

Punjab Employees Reject 60% DA Hike, Demand Restoration of State Pay Scales

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — The Democratic Employees Federation (DMF) has turned down the Punjab Government's announcement to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) to 60 per cent for staff recruited after July 17, 2020. The employee union labelled the hike inadequate, asserting that the state administration has failed to honour its core commitment to reinstate historical Punjab pay scales for these workers. Addressing the media on Friday, DMF State President Jarmanjeet Singh condemned the decision as divisive and anti-employee, cautioning that government personnel across the province would resist any attempt to fragment their collective movement. Singh recalled that ahead of the…

04 Sep

Punjab Government to Raise Dearness Allowance to 60% for Post-2020 Recruits as Janmashtami Gift

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, employee salary, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Giving a major Janmashtami bonanza to Punjab Government employees, the Bhagwant Mann Government has decided to use its powers to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) from 42% to 60% for 85,000 employees recruited after July 17, 2020, bringing their DA in line with the Central Government’s rate. The decision fulfils the government’s consistent stand, reiterated at multiple occasions and forums, that employees who are entitled to the benefit should receive it and those not covered by the applicable provisions should not. With this decision, the government has once again ensured that Punjab Government employees continue to remain…

03 Sep

Punjab Ready to Match Central Pay and Dearness Allowance Packages, Says Finance Minister Harpal Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Government will ensure salary parity plus DA (Dearness Allowance), with Central Government employees if that is what employees seek, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Thursday, making it clear that the state is ready to match the overall compensation package rather than simply replicate the Centre’s DA percentage. The Punjab Group of Ministers, comprising Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora and Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, said Punjab employees in several major categories already draw higher take-home salaries than their Central Government counterparts despite the Centre’s higher DA rate.…

18 Apr

Central Government approves 2 percent DA hike effective from Januar

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officially approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This long-awaited decision, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026, raises the allowance from the existing 58 percent to 60 percent of the basic pay or pension. The move is designed to provide a much-needed financial cushion against inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, which have been significant concerns for the workforce in recent months. The revision is expected to benefit…

24 Oct

Haryana Raises Dearness Allowance for Employees and Pensioners

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDA, Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief, Government, Haryana, pensioners

Chandigarh, 24 October – The Haryana government has announced an increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for state employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners. The DA and DR rates have been raised from 55 percent to 58 percent, effective from 1 July 2025.The announcement was made through a circular issued by Chief Secretary Mr. Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the additional charge of the Finance Department. Under the revised rates, the increased DA and DR will be paid along with the October 2025 salaries and pensions. Arrears for the period from July to September 2025 will…