The Union Cabinet approved a 3-percentage-point hike in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective July 1, 2026. The increase will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners, costing Rs 10,016.10 crore annually
Narendra Modi–led Union Cabinet approved a 2% Dearness Allowance hike for central government employees and pensioners, benefiting over 1 crore people. The decision comes amid broader demands for major pay revision under the proposed 8th Pay Commission
