CM announces 2% DA hike ahead of Diwali

Raipur | Correspondent: Ahead of the auspicious festival of Diwali. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has taken a significant decision in the interest of the state’s government employees and pensioners. The state government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and the Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners by 2 percent.

With this decision, the rate of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief will rise from 58 percent to 60 percent, effective from November 1, 2024.

This government decision will directly benefit approximately 3.85 lakh government employees and 1.50 lakh pensioners in the state.

This increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief will impose an additional financial burden of approximately Rs 36 crore per month amounting to Rs 432 crore annually on the state government.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that the government is fully sensitive to the interests of its employees and pensioners. He noted that this decision, taken before Diwali, is a significant step toward providing them with financial relief.

He further added that, in addition to offering financial relief, this decision will enhance the joy and festive spirit among the families of government employees and pensioners.