DA hike update: Central government employees can expect big Diwali gift

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The expected hike in DA would mean that over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners will receive their October salaries with the new DA rate, along with three months' worth of arrears.. .. Central government employees are likely to receive good news about a salary hike as media reports suggest that the government will announce a 3% increase in dearness allowance (DA) ahead of Diwali..

The Centre adjusts the DA twice a year, with changes effective from January and July..

Earlier this month, the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers wrote a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting their concerns about the delay in announcing the DA hike for employees and pensioners...

As the Diwali celebrations approach, the expected DA hike brings hope for many government employees and pensioners, who are eagerly waiting for this important announcement...

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