Bhubaneswar, April 11: The Odisha government on Friday announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, bringing it up to 55% from 53%. This increase will be effective retrospectively from January 1, 2025.
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According to the government, the revised DA will be paid in cash along with the salary for the month of April. Similarly, a 2% hike has also been approved in the Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. They too will receive the increased amount with their April pension.
This move will benefit nearly 8.5 lakh government employees and pensioners across the state, informed the Chief Minister’s Office. The decision comes as a welcome relief amid rising living costs and is expected to improve financial stability for thousands of families.
