New Delhi, Apr 18 (TNT): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2026.
With this revision, the DA and DR rates will rise from 58 per cent to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension, aimed at offsetting the impact of inflation.
The government said the decision will have an annual financial implication of ₹6,791.24 crore on the exchequer and will benefit about 50.46 lakh Central government employees and 68.27 lakh pensioners.
The increase has been approved in accordance with the formula based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
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