in the spirit of celebration, central cabinet Approved an increase of 3 percent on Thursday Dearness Allowance of Central Government Employees and pensioners.

As per reports, this hike is effective from July 1, 2021. The Center had in July restored DA benefits for its employees and pensioners and increased DA from 17 per cent to 28 per cent. The move is expected to benefit about 48 lakh central government employees and 68 lakh pensioners.