Cabinet approves 2% hike in DA for central govt employees
The Union Cabinet has approved a hike in Dearness Allowance to central government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners from 7% to 9% with effect from July 1, 2018. The impact on the exchequer on account of the hike will be â¹6,112.2 crore per annum. The move is expected to benefit 48.41 lakh central government employees and 62.03 lakh pensioners.