Festive Bonus in States: After the Central Government, about half a dozen state governments have given Diwali gift to government employees by announcing increase in DA. Similar decisions were taken in election states also.
Last month, Dearness Allowance was increased by the Central Government for its employees. After this, announcements of increasing DA before Diwali were made continuously in the states and union territories. Till now, people have been given an opportunity of happiness before the festival by increasing DA in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh. Let us know which state has taken which decision.
Central government increased by 4 percent
After the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 18, 4 percent DA increase was announced. This decision will come into effect from July 1, 2023. Due to this, the current rate of DA in salary/pension has become 46 percent.
Wave of happiness among 5 lakh employees of Assam
Like the Centre, the Himanta Biswa Sarma government of Assam also increased the dearness allowance by 4 percent. There are about 5 lakh government employees in Assam. Along with them, retired employees will also benefit. The total DA in Assam has now reached 46 percent. The Chief Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter) that as a Diwali gift, the Cabinet has approved 4 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees.
Yogi government increased DA, Rs 2100 crore will be spent
The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the dearness allowance (DA) of government employees and pensioners by 4 percent to 46 percent. Due to this, the state government will have to spend about Rs 2100 crore. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wished Diwali to the employees from his X account. The Chief Minister wrote that all the state employees, aided educational and technical educational institutions, urban bodies, UGC employees, work-charged employees and pensioners who are contributing to the progress of Uttar Pradesh will get its benefit. Similarly, all non-gazetted, teachers, non-teaching staff and daily wage workers will be given a bonus equal to 30 days’ emoluments (maximum Rs 6908). 14.82 lakh employees of the state will get the benefit of bonus.
After Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh sought approval from the Election Commission
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that state employees will be given dearness allowance equal to that of the Centre. Chhattisgarh government has sought permission from the Election Commission to give dearness allowance. Earlier, the Rajasthan government had prepared a proposal during the assembly elections and sent it to the Election Commission. After getting the permission, DA of employees and pensioners of Rajasthan was increased. The dearness allowance of employees was increased twice this year by the Chhattisgarh government.
Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu also gave gifts
Tamil Nadu government and Chandigarh administration have also announced to give the benefit of 4 percent DA increase to their employees. According to the Tamil Nadu government, this increase will be implemented from July 1 and will benefit 16 lakh employees. This will put a burden of more than Rs 2500 crore on the government exchequer.
