Central employees may receive dearness allowance hike before Durga Puja
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Central government employees and pensioners in India may receive a Dearness Allowance increase ahead of the Durga Puja festival.
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- Central government employees and pensioners are expecting an announcement regarding an increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief.
- A major employees' union has formally requested the Ministry of Finance to expedite the revision effective from July 1, 2026.
- Experts anticipate an increase of three to four percent based on current index calculations.
- The move aims to provide financial relief to millions of individuals during the festive season.
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NamedIndia · Ministry of Finance · Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers
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