DA Hike News: Uttar Pradesh has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Friday. The UP DA hike comes days ahead of Diwali, in what can be called a festive cheer for employees.
Here is everything you need to know about the UP DA Hike
How much DA has been increased?
According to Adityanath, the UP government has approved a 3 per cent DA hike for employees and pensioners.
With this, the DA has increased from the previous 55 per cent to 58 per cent, payable on the basic salary.
The UP DA hike will be effective from July 1, 2025.
This is the second time in this year that UP government employees have received a DA hike. The first one was announced in the first half of this year.
What did Yogi Adityanath say on DA hike?
UP CM Yogi Adityanath tweets, “The Government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief for state employees and pensioners/family pensioners from 55% to 58% effective from 01 July 2025. On the occasion of the festival of Deepavali, this decision will serve as a catalyst for improving the standard of living while lighting the lamp of satisfaction, security, and prosperity in the lives of approximately 28 lakh dedicated workers and pensioners. Congratulations to all!”
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