Excellent news for Haryana govt staff as CM Saini proclaims DA hike by 2 per cent
As per an official assertion, the revised DA and DR can be given with the wage/pension of April 2025. The arrears for the interval from January 2025 to March 2025 can be paid in Could 2025, the assertion added.
In a chunk of excellent information for presidency staff and pensioners within the state, the Haryana authorities on Wednesday introduced a 2 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for workers and Dearness Reduction (DR) for pensioners. As per an official assertion, the DA and DR can be raised from the present 53 per cent to 55 per cent of the essential pay.
This improve can be relevant from January 1, 2025, as per the official assertion launched by the federal government. The revised charges can be mirrored within the salaries and pensions disbursed from April 2025. The arrears for the interval between January and March 2025 can be paid in Could 2025.
In one other key growth, the Haryana authorities has additionally opened the door for re-appointing retired authorities staff, if wanted, to make sure the sleek functioning of departments. The ultimate authority for approving such appointments will relaxation with the Chief Minister. This choice was made throughout the Cupboard assembly held on March 25, 2025.
It ought to be famous right here that Haryana joins the ranks of a number of different states which have just lately elevated DA/DR, together with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. In these states too, the hikes ranged from 2 per cent or extra, with arrears additionally being paid out to eligible beneficiaries.
What’s Dearness Allowance?
Dearness Allowance (DA) is an important part of the wage construction for presidency staff and pensioners in India, geared toward cushioning the impression of inflation. It’s paid as a share of the essential wage and is revised periodically to replicate adjustments in the price of residing, as indicated by the Client Value Index (CPI). The allowance is meant to assist staff preserve their buying energy regardless of rising costs.
Each central and state governments disburse DA to their respective staff, with revisions normally introduced twice a 12 months — in January and July. Within the case of pensioners, this part is named Dearness Reduction (DR).
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