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The Gujarat state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has approved a significant dearness allowance increase for government employees. Under the Sixth and Seventh Pay Commissions, employees will see a 2-6% rise in their allowances, retroactive from January 2025. Approximately 4.78 lakh active and 4.81 lakh retired employees will benefit from this decision. The government will disburse Rs 235 crore in arrears and incur an additional annual expenditure of Rs 946 crore towards salaries and pensions.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Boosts State Employee Dearness Allowance

  • 2% and 6% dearness allowance increase for different pay commission employees
  • Rs 235 crore to be disbursed as arrears
  • Benefit covers active and retired government workers
  • Decision effective from January 1, 2025
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Gujarat CM chairs state cabinet meeting, announces key decision for employee welfare

Gujarat cabinet approves major dearness allowance hike for 4.78 lakh employees, effective January 2025, aligning with central government norms

"The state cabinet has directed the Finance Department to take necessary action - Rushikesh Patel, Health Minister"

Gandhinagar, April 16

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a state cabinet meeting where a significant decision was made to increase the dearness allowance for state government employees under the Sixth and Seventh Pay Commissions, aligning it with the central government, effective from January 1, 2025, according to an official release.

State government spokesperson and Health Minister Rushikesh Patel while announcing this decision, stated that employees under the Seventh Pay Commission will receive a 2 per cent increase in dearness allowance, while those under the Sixth Pay Commission will receive a 6 per cent increase.

The spokesperson minister stated that the arrears for the dearness allowance difference for the three months, from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, will be paid in a single instalment along with the April 2025 salary.

This increase in dearness allowance will benefit a total of 4.78 lakh state government employees from the state government, panchayat service, and other sectors, along with approximately 4.81 lakh retired employees (pensioners).

Furthermore, the state government will disburse a total of Rs 235 crore to employees as arrears, and an additional annual expenditure of Rs 946 crore will be incurred towards salaries, allowances, and pensions, the Spokesperson minister added.

Minister Rushikesh Patel stated that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state cabinet has directed the Finance Department to take necessary action and issue appropriate orders to implement this decision.

- ANI

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Rajesh P
This is great news for government employees! The DA increase will definitely help with rising costs. My sister works in the panchayat department and this will make a real difference for her family. 👍
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Priya M
While I appreciate the announcement, I wish the government would consider implementing this sooner than 2025. Inflation is hitting hard right now and employees could use this relief immediately.
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Sunil K
Good move by CM Patel's government. The arrears payment in April is a smart way to handle it. My father is a retired teacher and this pension increase will help him a lot.
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Anjali T
Nearly 10 lakh people benefiting from this decision! That's massive. Hope other states follow Gujarat's lead in employee welfare measures. 👏
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Vikram S
The financial commitment of Rs 946 crore annually shows the government's seriousness about employee welfare. Curious to see how this impacts the state budget though.

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