Centre announces 3% DA hike for govt employees, pensioners ahead of Diwali

The 3% DA hike (Dearness Allowance), with effective from July 1, 2026, will benefit about 1.16 crore people.

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The central government has approved an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief by three per cent, effective from July 1, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

The government also approved allocation of ₹7,395 crore for PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana among other Cabinet decisions.

Container manufacturing promotion scheme worth ₹10,000 crore, Khelo India Sports Goods and Manufacturing scheme worth ₹1,856 crore were also part of the list of Cabinet decisions.

More details to follow.

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