Centre approves 3% hike in DA/DR for central government employees and pensioners w.e.f July 2021
- The Union Cabinet has approved a further hike of 3 percent in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for the central government employees and pensioners on October 21, 2021.
- The increase of 3% is over the existing rate of 28 percent of the basic pay/pension and will be effective from July 1, 2021.
- Now after this hike, the DA/DR will increase to 31%.
- It must be remembered that earlier in July 2021, the government had announced 11% hike in DA/DR from 17% to 28% of the basic pay/pension. (Read here)
- It will cost the exchequer Rs 9,488.70 crore per annum.
Points to Remember:
- What is the rate of DA/DR for the central government employees and pensioners?
- Full form of DA and DR?