Keralam raises DA and DR to 37% from 35%
In short
Keralam has raised Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 35% to 37% for eligible state government employees and pensioners. The revised payments will begin in November 2026, and arrears from January 1, 2026 will be explained in separate orders.
This matters because it will increase pay and pension amounts for eligible people. The reporting does not say how many people will benefit or how much the government will spend.
What the reporting says
Keralam raised Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 35% to 37% for eligible state government employees and pensioners, according to a Mint Money summary. Revised payments begin in November 2026, while separate government orders will clarify arrears due from January 1, 2026. The reporting does not state the fiscal cost or the number of beneficiaries, so the budget impact is unclear.
Why it matters
Keralam raised Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 35% to 37% for eligible state government employees and pensioners. Revised payments are set to begin in November 2026, with separate orders to clarify arrears from January 1, 2026. The reporting does not provide the cost or beneficiary count, so the fiscal impact is not stated.