Union Cabinet approves 2% increase in Dearness Allowance

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected Saturday (April 18, 2026) approved to merchandise further instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness alleviation (DR) to pensioners. Image utilized for practice intent only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, connected Saturday (April 18, 2026), approved the merchandise of an further instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners. The summation volition beryllium effectual from January 1, 2026.

A property merchandise by the PIB stated that the summation volition beryllium 2% implicit the existing complaint of 58% of the Basic pay/pension, to compensate against terms rise.

Published - April 18, 2026 03:42 p.m. IST

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