Ahead of Diwali festival, the Cabinet had approved Dearness Allowance for its employees by 4%

Uttar Pradesh had approved a hike in DA and dearness relief to 38% for the state government employees and pensioners, with effect from July 1.

Haryana announced 4% hike in DA for employees who have been drawing salary as per 7th Pay Commission. Hike from existing 34% to 38% will be effective from July 1, 2022.

Chhattisgarh has hiked DA for employees by 5%, taking it to 33%. The hike will be effective from October 2022.

Jharkhand has increased the DA for employees and dearness relief (DR) for its pensioners by 4%, taking it to 38% from existing 34% with effect from July 1 this year.

Delhi has issued an order to increase the dearness allowance of its employees by 4%.

Rajasthan approved a 4% increase in DA to state employees and pensioners. The hike took the DA to 38%, with effect from July 1.

Odisha announced a 3% hike in DA for its employees and pensioners. It will be effective from January 1, 2022.