Odisha's Chief Minister Announces Exciting DA Increase for State Employees!
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a two percent increase in the dearness allowance for state government employees and pensioners. This hike will raise the DA from 53% to 55%, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025. The increase will be reflected in the April salaries of approximately 850,000 beneficiaries. This decision aims to provide financial relief to state employees and pensioners amidst rising living costs. Read on to learn more about the implications of this announcement.
| Apr 11, 2025, 14:39 IST
Significant Increase in Dearness Allowance
Bhubaneswar: On Friday, Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed a two percent increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for both state government employees and pensioners.
This adjustment will elevate the DA for government workers and the temporary increase (TI) for pensioners from 53 percent to 55 percent, according to an official announcement from the Chief Minister's Office.
The new rates will take effect retroactively from January 1, 2025.
Employees can expect to see the enhanced DA reflected in their April salary as a cash benefit.
This decision is set to positively impact approximately 850,000 state government employees and pensioners.