The Uttarakhand government has announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees and pensioners. Ahead of Diwali, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a 3 per cent hike in DA.
Uttarakhand DA hike
“Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners of local bodies and state government public sector undertakings,” news agency ANI reported, quoting the Chief Minister’s Office.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners of local bodies and state government public sector undertakings: CMO
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 19, 2025
The revised DA will be paid along with the October 2025 salary, which will be credited in November 2025. It will be effective from July 1.
UP announced 3 per cent DA hike
Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government announced a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) as a Diwali gift. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday extended greetings to state government employees, pensioners, and their families after the UP government.
The decision would help lift the standard of living for 28 lakh dedicated workers and pensioners.
“The Government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief for state employees and pensioners/family pensioners from 55% to 58% effective from 01 July 2025,” he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
He added, “On the occasion of the festival of Deepavali, this decision will serve as a catalyst for improving the standard of living while lighting the lamp of satisfaction, security, and prosperity in the lives of approximately 28 lakh dedicated workers and pensioners. Congratulations to all!”
