DA Hike 2025: Government Employees to Get 3% Increase in Dearness Allowance!
The Chhattisgarh government has announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, raising it from 50% to 53%. This increase, announced by Finance Minister OP Choudhary, will be effective from March 2025, and employees will receive enhanced salaries from April 2025.
📢 Key Highlights of the DA Hike 2025
✔ DA Increase: 3% (from 50% to 53%)
✔ Effective Date: March 2025
✔ Salary Impact: Employees will receive increased DA from April 2025
✔ Beneficiaries: Over 3 lakh state government employees in Chhattisgarh
📈 Recent DA Hikes for Chhattisgarh Government Employees
📌 October 2024: DA increased by 4% (from 46% to 50%) before Diwali
📌 March 2025: DA increased by 3% (from 50% to 53%)
The Chhattisgarh government’s DA is now at par with the Central Government, but the Centre is expected to announce another DA hike soon, which may create a 2-3% difference between state and central employees.
शासकीय कर्मचारियों के महंगाई भत्ते में वृद्धि...
— Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) March 3, 2025
हमारी सरकार ने शासकीय कर्मचारियों के महंगाई भत्ते में वृद्धि की है, अब उन्हें 53% महंगाई भत्ता मिलेगा।#CG_की_प्रGATI_का_बजट pic.twitter.com/snoLccAGAM
📰 Budget Provisions for Journalists
The Chhattisgarh Budget 2025 has also introduced special provisions for journalists:
✔ ₹550 crore allocated for the Public Relations Department
✔ ₹1 crore for the renovation of Raipur Press Club
✔ ₹1 crore for exposure visits for journalists
✔ Patrakar Samman Nidhi doubled from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000
💰 How Will This DA Hike Impact Your Salary?
A 3% DA hike means increased take-home salary for government employees. The exact increase will depend on basic pay, but this move will provide financial relief to thousands of employees amidst rising inflation.
📢 Stay tuned for further updates on Central Government’s DA hike announcement! 🚀
