UP CM Yogi Adityanath Approves 3% DA Hike For 28 Lakh Employees, Pensioners

DA hike news: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a 3 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) of state government employees. It will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2025. The announcement comes just two days ahead of Dhanteras (October 18). While Diwali will be celebrated on October 20.

According to an official release, the DA rate has now increased from 55 per cent to 58 per cent. The dearness relief (DR) for pensioners has also been increased by three per cent. The decision will benefit about 8.5 lakh government employees and pensioners in Odisha, the release said.