3% Increase in DA for Assam Government Employees and Pensioners Announced

Assam Cabinet Approves 3% Hike in Dearness Allowance for State Employees and Pensioners
Guwahati: In a recent decision, the Assam Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners. This increase aligns with the Union Government’s move to raise DA/DR rates for central employees and pensioners. With this adjustment, the DA/DR for Assam state employees and pensioners will reach 53%, effective from July 1, 2024.
The enhanced 53% DA/DR rate will be disbursed along with the monthly pay or pension for October 2024, scheduled for release in November. Additionally, arrears for the months of July, August, September, and October 2024 will be paid in four equal installments. These installments are planned for disbursement in December 2024, and January, February, and March 2025, respectively.
This decision is expected to provide financial relief to employees and pensioners, ensuring they can better manage the rising cost of living.
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In today's meeting of the #AssamCabinet, we took several important decisions
✅️Hike in DA/DR for State Govt employees & pensioners by 3%
✅️₹25,000 for Raas Committees
✅️Inclusion of all tea garden employees under PF
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— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 27, 2024