The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees ahead of Diwali. The government has allocated Rs 10,016 crore for the hike.
The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held on October 28, following a long wait by central government employees. With the increase, DA is set to rise from 60 per cent to 63 per cent, providing financial relief to employees amid rising living costs.
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