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Economics1h 39m ago

Dearness Allowance (DA) is a percentage of salary for central government employees and pensioners to offset inflation.

India

Who
central government employees and pensioners
What
Dearness Allowance (DA) is a percentage of salary for central government employees and pensioners to offset inflation.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:41:54 GMT · 1h 39m ago
Where
India ·
Why
To offset inflation for central government employees and pensioners.
The Frontline Impact

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A 3-4% hike in Dearness Allowance is expected, benefiting 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners by adjusting their pay to counter inflation.

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