DA hike news: Karnataka govt hikes Dearness Allowance for state employees to 42.5%

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Cabinet approves 4% hike in Dearness Allowance for government employees "This change represents a significant financial commitment of Rs. 1792.71 crores every year, reaffirming our dedication to our employees," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on 'X'. Additionally, the Karnataka government has increased the DA to 50% from the existing 46% for staff under UGC, AICTE, ICAR, and JNPC pay scales.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the move would cost the state exchequer ₹1,793 crore annually. The move comes close on the heels of the Modi government deciding to hike the DA by 4 percentage points to 50% as Lok Sabha elections are around the corner. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said 49.18 lakh employees and 67.95 lakh pensioners will benefit from the government decision.

He said the decision would cost ₹12,868.72 crore per annum to the exchequer. Tripura govt hikes DA by 5% for state government employees, pensioners Separately, the Jharkhand government also increased the DA to 50% of basic pay from the existing 46%, effective from January 1 this year. Chief Minister Champai Soren said the DA hike will benefit over 1.90 lakh employees and pensioners in the state.

Gujarat govt hikes DA by 4% for employees, raises NPA contribution Besides, the Arunachal Pradesh government has announced an additional 4% DA for its employees. The hike, effective from January 1, will benefit 68,818 state government employees and 33,200 pensioners, the state government said. Himachal government also announced a 4% increase in DA for its employees last week.