T.N. govt. raises DA for its employees from 60% to 63%
A total of 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners will benefit from the increase
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced on Saturday a 3% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for government employees and teachers, effective from July 2026. The State government announced the hike, which will raise DA from 60% to 63%, matching the increase for Central government employees. The revised DA will apply to the 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners in Tamil Nadu, benefiting them as they celebrate Deepavali. The increase will cost the government ₹1,858 crore annually.
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