Keralam govt. increases DA, DR from 35% to 37%
On Friday, the Kerala Finance Department announced a rise in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for state government employees, teachers, pensioners, and their dependents. The cut in rates from 35% to 37% came into effect on October 17 and will apply to state employees, full-time contingent staff, local government workers, and pensioners.
DA and DR adjustments will be paid out alongside salaries and pensions in November 2026. Orders addressing arrears dating back to November 1 will be released separately. Prior to the recent increase, the DA and DR rates were raised from 25% to 35% in February of the same year.
The Finance Department's decision follows the February hike, raising the DA and DR rates to 35%, marking a significant improvement in the financial welfare of state government employees and pensioners.
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