The Rajasthan Government has approved an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, bringing the rates to 63%. The decision follows the Central Government’s reported 3% DA increase ahead of Diwali.
The latest revision is expected to benefit more than 7 lakh government employees and pensioners in Rajasthan. Along with the DA and DR hike, the Bhajan Lal government has also approved a Diwali bonus for ad hoc employees.
These decisions will increase the state’s financial commitments, with the additional expenditure reported at ₹1,226 crore.
Rajasthan DA Hike: When Will Employees Receive the Increased Amount?
According to the announcement, state government employees will receive the revised 63% DA in their November salary, which is expected to be paid in December.
The latest revision applies to the July cycle. The increased DA amount for the period from July 1 to October will be credited to employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts.
This means eligible employees will receive the revised allowance through their salary, while the pending amount for the earlier months will be adjusted separately as per the applicable arrangements.
Diwali Bonus Approved for Ad Hoc Employees
Along with the DA and DR revision, the Rajasthan Government has also sanctioned a Diwali bonus for ad hoc employees.
The decision is intended to provide additional financial benefits to eligible workers during the festive season. The combined decisions on DA, DR and the bonus will add to the state’s expenditure.
The reported additional financial burden associated with these measures is ₹1,226 crore, while another figure of ₹406 crore has also been mentioned for the expenditure arising from the approvals.
Central Government DA Hike: What Has Changed?
The Central Government generally revises Dearness Allowance for serving employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners twice a year, with adjustments linked to the January and July cycles.
According to the figures provided, the DA was increased by 2 percentage points in January, taking it to 58%. A further increase of 3 percentage points was subsequently announced, with the rate stated to have reached 63%.
The Rajasthan Government’s latest decision follows the reported central revision and raises the DA and DR rates for eligible state employees and pensioners to 63%.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes and is based on the details provided about the Rajasthan Government’s DA, DR and Diwali bonus decisions. The final payment schedule, arrears, eligibility conditions and applicable rules will be governed by official government orders. Employees and pensioners should refer to the relevant department notifications for confirmation.