Cabinet approves increase in DA, DR to 28% | Audio Bulletin
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14 Jul 2021 10:46 PM (IST)
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View In AppThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners to 28 per cent, with effect from July 1 this year.
This represents a hike of 11 per cent over the existing rate of 17 per cent of the basic pay or pension.