DA increase : Great News! On Diwali, government personnel received a double present, and their dearness allowance was also enhanced following the bonus

DA increase : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has presented a generous gift to state government employees and retirees in honor of Diwali. The state administration has announced a 3% rise in the dearness allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners. With this growth, DA has now reached 53%. This will assist around 17 lakh UP state employees and teachers. Let us tell you that the Uttar Pradesh government recently announced a Diwali bonus.

The UP government has stated that the dearness allowance will go into effect on July 1. Similarly, it will be added to the salary received on October 30, 2024. Previously, the central government boosted the employees’ dearness allowance by 3%.

Diwali bonus for Uttar Pradesh employees.

Employees will receive Rs 6908 in addition to their salaries as part of the Diwali bonus. However, only 25% of the bonus sum (Rs 1727) will be paid in cash, with the remaining 75% placed in their General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts. The enhanced salary and bonus payment for this month will place an additional financial burden of Rs 1022 crore on the state government.

Employees and officials receive a one-time pay increase and a twice-yearly DA increase. DA is often increased between January and July, while pay increases in July or January.

DA increase in Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has given approval to a 3% increase in the salary allowance (DA) and Cost Relief (DR) for current and retired employees. It takes effect on July 1, 2024. This increase will take the existing DA and DR rates from 50% to 53%, impacting about 68,818 state employees. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein announced the statement on October 23.

DA increase on Diwali

In terms of Diwali bonus, employees in Uttar Pradesh would receive Rs 6908 in addition to their income. However, only 25% of the bonus sum, Rs 1727, will be provided in cash, with the remaining 75% placed in their General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts.

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