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Arunachal Govt Hikes DA/DR by 2% for Employees, Pensioners

The Arunachal Pradesh government announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for state employees and pensioners. The new rate rises from 58% to 60% of basic pay, effective January 1, 2026. The hike covers 69,248 regular employees and 40,477 pensioners, with a total financial implication of Rs 117.30 crore including arrears. Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed optimism that employees would reciprocate by serving the people better.

Key Points: Arunachal DA Hike 2% for Employees, Pensioners

  • Arunachal govt hikes DA/DR by 2%
  • New rate 60% from 58% effective Jan 1, 2026
  • Covers 69,248 employees & 40,477 pensioners
  • Financial impact Rs 117.30 crore including arrears
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Arunachal govt announces 2 pc additional DA, DR for employees, pensioners

Arunachal Pradesh govt announces 2% DA/DR hike for 1.09 lakh employees & pensioners, effective Jan 1, 2026, with Rs 117.30 crore financial impact.

"They would reciprocate and give their best to the welfare of people, reaching the last man in the queue. - Pema Khandu"

Itanagar, May 6

The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a two per cent hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for 1,09,725 government employees and pensioners in the state, officials said.

An official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that state government under Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in its continued commitment to the welfare of government employees on Wednesday announced enhancement of DA for serving employees and DR for pensioners and family pensioners by two per cent, raising the existing rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension with effect from January, 1, 2026.

This revision follows the decision of the Government of India issued through office memorandum dated April 22, 2026 and April 24, 2026, regarding enhancement of DA and DR for Central government employees and pensioners, he said.

The enhanced DA will be applicable to All India Service Officers serving in the Arunachal Pradesh government, Central government employees on deputation to the state government and all regular state government employees.

Similarly, the enhanced DR will be applicable to all pensioners and family pensioners, the CMO official pointed out. He said that the benefit will cover approximately 69,248 regular employees and 40,477 pensioners across the state.

According to the official, the annual financial implication on account of this enhancement is estimated at Rs 100.54 crore, comprising Rs 83.31 crore towards Dearness Allowance and Rs 17.24 crore towards Dearness Relief.

Arrears for the period from January to April will be paid in cash. The total financial implication on arrears is estimated at Rs 33.51 crore, the official said, adding that the enhanced DA and DR from May 2026 onwards will be paid along with the monthly salary and pension.

The total financial implication, including arrears, is estimated at Rs 117.30 crore.

Congratulating the government employees, Chief Minister Khandu expressed optimism that they would reciprocate and give their best to the welfare of people, reaching the last man in the queue.

- IANS

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Kavya N
2% DA increase is welcome but with inflation at 6%, it barely covers the basics. The government should also focus on improving infrastructure in remote areas. My cousin teaches in a government school near Tawang and roads are still a nightmare. Still, better than nothing I guess. 😅
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Siddharth J
Good move by the CM to match the central DA revision. But Rs 100 crore annual burden - where will this money come from? Arunachal's finances are already stretched thin. Hope they don't cut development funds for this. Every state employee deserves fair wages though. 🤔
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Priya S
Nice to see government employees getting some relief! My father is a retired teacher from Arunachal and this 2% will help with his medical bills. The CMO saying "last man in queue" is good rhetoric but they need to ensure pensioners actually receive the amounts on time. Delays are common in rural areas. 🏔️
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Tanya I
Excellent! 👏 As a government servant in Itanagar, I appreciate the DA revision. But honestly, with petrol at Rs 110/litre here and vegetables costing double than plains, we need more than 2%. Still, rajmata ka shukrana for this small step. Hope next time it's at least 4%! 💪
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James A
As an expat working in Arunachal for an NGO, I see how much government employees rely on these increments. The DA hike is modest but consistent with central guidelines. I hope the state can also invest in tourism and organic farming to reduce dependence on central funds. The natural beauty here deserves more economic attention!

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