Cabinet approves 3% DA hike to 63% from July 1, 2026
In short
The Cabinet approved a 3% increase in dearness allowance and dearness relief, taking both to 63% from 60%. Vaishnaw said it will apply from July 1, 2026.
This affects central government employees and pensioners because take-home pay and pensions will rise. The report does not say the total cost or how many people are covered.
What the reporting says
The Cabinet approved a 3% hike in dearness allowance and dearness relief, taking both from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension from July 1, 2026. Vaishnaw said the increase will apply from that date, but the reporting does not say how many employees or pensioners are affected beyond the central government workforce. The exact budgetary impact is not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The Cabinet approved a 3% dearness allowance and dearness relief hike, raising both to 63% from 60% of basic pay and pension from July 1, 2026. Vaishnaw announced the change at a press conference. The move should lift salary and pension payouts for central government employees and pensioners, but the reporting does not provide the total fiscal cost or workforce count.