Announcing the decision, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that government employees and pensioners play a crucial role in the state's development and progress. He stated that the Assam Cabinet had approved the enhancement of DA and DR by 2 percent as part of the government's commitment to supporting its workforce and retired personnel amid rising inflation.
Sharing the announcement on social media platform X, the Chief Minister reiterated the government's dedication to the welfare and well-being of both serving and retired employees. He said that the increase would take effect from July, raising the DA and DR rate from 58 percent to 60 percent.
According to the Chief Minister, the revised amount will be disbursed from July, providing additional financial support to employees and pensioners facing the impact of increasing living costs. Officials said the increase in DA and DR is aimed at helping government employees and retired personnel cope with inflation while maintaining their purchasing power.
The decision is expected to place a substantial additional financial burden on the state government. However, officials believe the measure will provide significant relief to millions of beneficiaries across Assam.
Dearness Allowance is provided to government employees, while Dearness Relief is granted to pensioners as compensation for rising prices and inflation. Governments periodically revise these rates based on prevailing economic conditions to protect the income levels of employees and retired personnel.
The latest increase forms part of a series of measures undertaken by the Assam Government in recent years to strengthen employee welfare and ensure the timely payment of salaries, pensions, and retirement-related benefits. The decision underscores the government's continued focus on providing financial security to its workforce and pensioners while addressing the challenges posed by inflation.
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