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On 1-10-2025, the Central Government approved the release of an additional instalment of 3% Dearness Allowance<\/span> (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief<\/span> (DR) to Pensioners. The revised rates will be effective from 1-7-2025<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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    Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet sanctioned a 3% increase<\/span> over the existing rate of 55%<\/span>, raising the total to 58% of Basic Pay\/Pension<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The increase is expected to have a substantial financial impact on the national exchequer, amounting to approximately ₹10,083.96 crore<\/span> annually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    This move will directly benefit a substantial segment of the Government workforce, including:<\/p>\n

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      Employees: 49.19 lakh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pensioners: 68.72 lakh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      This increase is rooted under the recommendations of the 7th<\/span> Central Pay Commission<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      As inflation continues to shape economic policy, such revisions remain a vital tool for maintaining the purchasing power of government employees and retirees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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