Assam Govt Approves DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners Before Bihu
Assam Govt Hikes Dearness Allowance for State Employees and Pensioners Ahead of Bihu
Guwahati; March 04, 2025: In a major relief for state government employees and pensioners, the Assam Cabinet has approved an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). The revised rates will rise from 53% to 55% of the basic pay and pension, effective from January 1, 2025.
This decision comes as a festive boost ahead of Bihu, Assam’s major cultural celebration. The hike aims to help employees and pensioners cope with inflation and rising expenses.
With this revision, thousands of government workers and retirees across Assam will benefit. The government’s move reflects its commitment to supporting employees, especially during festive seasons.
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Today the Assam Cabinet has taken several significant decisions
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 4, 2025
1️⃣ Enhancing use of Assamese in government communications
2️⃣ Bihu gift for govt employees
3️⃣ Citizen participation policy on Flood Mitigation
4️⃣Free medicines
5️⃣ Protecting rights of the Koch Rajbongshi… pic.twitter.com/1VxNY34fWE
