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The state authorities introduced a 3% enhance in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for its common staff and pensioners
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein introduced the hike on Wednesday.
The Arunachal Pradesh authorities has introduced a 3 per cent enhance in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its common staff and pensioners, respectively, with impact from July 1.
There are 68,818 common staff within the northeastern state. With the revision, the DA and DR will rise from 50 per cent to 53 per cent, offering enhanced monetary help.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein introduced the hike on Wednesday.
Mein, who additionally holds the finance, planning and funding portfolios, in a press release mentioned that the choice to boost the DA and DR aligns with the Centre’s coverage and goals to profit state authorities staff, all India service officers serving within the state, central authorities staff on deputation within the state, in addition to pensioners and their households.
Additionally, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) has been elevated to 30 per cent, 20 and 10 per cent, for varied classes of cities.
The complete monetary implication of the choice is estimated at Rs 63.92 crore from July 2024 to March 2025.
The deputy chief minister emphasised that the numerous step displays the federal government’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of those that serve and have served, guaranteeing they obtain the care and assets they deserve.
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