Govt hikes DA for employees from 38.75% to 42.5%
The DA will be revised from 46 per cent to 50 per cent for the employees drawing central pay scales, an official statement said.
PTI
Bengaluru, 12 March
The Karnataka government on Tuesday approved the revision of
Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees from the existing 38.75
per cent to 42.5 per cent.
The announcement comes weeks before the Lok Sabha elections.
The DA will be revised from 46 per cent to 50 per cent for
the employees drawing central pay scales, an official statement said.
"This change represents a significant financial
commitment of Rs. 1792.71 crores every year, reaffirming our dedication to our
employees," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on 'X'.
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