The state government has brought great news for lakhs of government employees and pensioners. The Chief Minister has announced that under the Seventh Pay Commission, the Dearness Allowance (DA) for all government employees and pensioners will be increased from 53% to 58%. This change will be effective from January 1, 2025.
Who Will Get This Benefit?
It is learned that employees of state government-run departments, as well as civil and family pensioners, will receive the benefit of this DA increase. Employees of local autonomous bodies and aided educational institutions will also be included. In addition, employees of government universities and technical institutes in the state will get this benefit too.
What will be the impact of the DA hike?
For the past few months, there have been ongoing discussions about increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees. Now, the state government has fulfilled that demand. A 2% DA hike will help improve the standard of living for employees and offer some relief from rising prices. This financial support will not only benefit the employees but also boost their dedication to government duties.
Big Steps by the Chief Minister for State Development
It is important to note that this DA hike (DA Hike 2025) announcement has come from the state of Uttarakhand. The Dhami government has focused not only on employee welfare but also on the state’s overall development. The Chief Minister has announced several major infrastructure projects with funding.
Key Infrastructure Announcements:
- ₹13.86 crore allocated for a new tehsil building in Champawat district
- ₹3.88 crore allocated for the Lamgra tehsil building in Almora district
- ₹3 crore allocated for the expansion of the greenfield airport in Konnagar, Udham Singh Nagar district
- ₹2.63 crore allocated for parking, boundary walls, and road construction in Kanalichina tehsil, Pithoragarh district
How Will These Projects Help?
The people of Uttarakhand believe these development projects will greatly improve transport and administrative services. These steps will not only benefit the employees but also help in the long-term development of the state. It’s clear that, along with higher salaries, the government is working to strengthen its infrastructure.
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