Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central govt employees, effective July 1, 2024

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) hike, said I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the key decisions of PM Modi-led panel. The central government was expected to announce a hike in DA and dearness relief (DR) for government employees. Typically, the central government revises the DA twice a year, in January and July, with official announcements usually made later. DA is applicable to serving employees, pensioners receive DR.