Govt hikes Dearness allowance to 38% for Central employees

The Union Cabinet has increased Dearness allowance (DA) of the Central Government Employees by 4% taking it effectively at 38 per cent from 34 per cent.

New Delhi: Central Government increased dearness allowance to 38% from 34% on Wednesday. The step will be beneficial for over 50 lakh central government employees and 62 lakh pensioners all over India.