DA Hike: The state government said that all government employees will get 58 per cent dearness allowance in their April 2026 salary (which will be paid in May), which is the same as the central government.
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DA Hike: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday announced a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state employees ahead of Holi, taking it to 58 per cent. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said in a statement that all government employees will get 58 per cent dearness allowance in their April 2026 salary (paid in May), the same as the central government. He said the arrears from July 2025 to March 2026 will be paid in six equal instalments from May 2026.
What are the details?
Yadav stated that pensioners will also receive a 58 percent dearness allowance for the period from January to February 2026. The Chief Minister said, “Our government is working for the welfare of all sections of society.” He added that several important decisions were taken at the cabinet meeting held in Barwani under the “Farmer Welfare Year.” Yadav also extended Holi greetings to the people of the state.
Announcement also for these state employees
It should be noted that previously, the dearness allowance (DA) of Maharashtra government employees and other eligible workers was increased by three percent. This will increase the DA to 58 percent. Minister of State for Finance Ashish Jaiswal informed the Assembly last Wednesday that this increase will be effective from July 2025. The revised dearness allowance will be paid in cash starting this month. Arrears for the period from July 2025 to October 2025 will be paid on the occasion of ‘Gudi Padwa’ in March 2026. A separate order will be issued regarding arrears from November 2025 to January 2026.
Additionally, Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal recently announced the 12th Pay Revision Commission in the state budget. The 12th Pay Revision Commission is expected to submit its report within three months so that timely action can be taken. The budget also confirmed that all pending dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) payments to employees and pensioners will be paid. One installment will be paid with the February salary, and the remaining balance will be paid with the March salary. Meanwhile, West Bengal government employees have also received a DA increase.
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