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The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees, raising it from 53% to 55% starting January 2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that approximately 16 lakh employees will benefit from this decision. The move aligns with the Central Government's recent similar increment for central employees and pensioners. This salary adjustment reflects the government's commitment to supporting its workforce amid rising living costs.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Hikes UP Employees' DA by 2% from 2025

  • Uttar Pradesh boosts state employee dearness allowance from 53% to 55%
  • Decision effective from January 1, 2025
  • Follows Central Government's similar DA increment
  • Supports employee financial welfare
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UP Cabinet approves 2 per cent increase in dearness allowance for state employees

UP government approves 2% dearness allowance increase for 16 lakh state employees, benefiting workforce from January 2025

"Around 16 lakh employees will benefit from this decision - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, April 9

The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a two-per cent increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, effective January 1, 2025, from 53 per cent to 55 per cent.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath also posted about the announcement on X and said that the decision would benefit around 16 lakh employees.

He emphasized that protecting the interests of state employees is the government's top priority.

"In the same sequence, today it has been decided by the Uttar Pradesh Government to increase the Dearness Allowance being given to the State employees at the rate of 53% to 55% from January 1, 2025. Around 16 lakh employees will benefit from this decision. Hearty congratulations to all of you!" CM Yogi said.

Recently, on March 28, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2025 representing an increase of two per cent over the existing rate of 53 per cent of the Basic Pay or Pension to compensate against price rise.

Addressing a press conference after a meeting of the union cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision will benefit about 48.66 lakh Central Government employees and 66.55 lakh pensioners.

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of the increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs. 6614.04 crore per annum.

This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the seventh Central Pay Commission, an official release said.

On April 4, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government will grant an additional 2 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees and pensioners. The decision will be effective from January 1, 2025.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Finally some good news for government employees! This 2% increase will help offset inflation to some extent. Though I wish it could have been more considering rising prices of everything. 🙏
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Priya M.
My husband works in the state government and we're really grateful for this decision. Every little bit helps when you're raising a family in these times. Thank you CM Yogi!
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the increase, I wish it was implemented sooner than 2025. The cost of living is rising now, not next year. The delay seems unnecessary.
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Sunita R.
Good step by the government! 👏 My sister is a teacher and this will definitely help her family. Hope other states follow UP's lead in supporting their employees.
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Vikram J.
The timing is interesting - just before elections. But I guess any relief for employees is welcome regardless of the political motivations behind it.
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Neha P.
As a pensioner's daughter, I'm happy to see both employees and pensioners being considered. The elderly need this support the most with medical expenses rising every day.

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