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Gujarat government raises dearness allowance by 3% for employees, pensioners
Gujarat's state government employees and pensioners will receive a 3 per cent increase in dearness allowance, effective from July 1. The hike comes as a significant relief ahead of the festive season.
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The Gujarat government has announced a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, providing financial relief to a large section of the state's workforce. The increase will be effective from July 1, applying retrospectively to cover the intervening period.
The dearness allowance, a key component of government employee compensation, is designed to mitigate the impact of inflation on salaries and pensions. The announcement comes during the festive season, benefiting hundreds of thousands of state employees and retired staff across Gujarat.
The decision reflects the government's effort to address rising living costs and maintain the purchasing power of its workforce. The 3 per cent increase represents the latest adjustment to DA following the pattern of periodic revisions tied to inflation indices.
State employees and pensioners are expected to see the impact of the raise reflected in their salary and pension disbursements going forward, with the arrears from July 1 to be processed according to government protocols.