Another big update is revealed on the 7th Pay Commission. If you are also a central government employee, then this article is for you. Modi government had announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA Hike) of central employees before Diwali and increased it by 3 percent. The government increased both DA and DR by 3 percent to increase it from 50 to 53 percent.
Meanwhile, such discussions also intensified about whether this increased DA will be merged with the basic salary of employees before the revision of the dearness allowance in January 2025. If this happens, then there will be major changes in the salary of government employees. Let us know what the latest update is on the DA/DR case.
Will DA be merged with Basic Salary?
The dearness allowance of central employees was increased by 3 percent on October 16, and DA was increased from 50 percent to 53 percent. After the hike, discussions started about the possibility of merging DA with the basic pay. However, this is not the first time. Let us know that earlier in the Fifth and Sixth Pay Commission, when the dearness allowance had crossed 50%, this recommendation was made. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that it is currently being discussed, but no decision has been taken.
Salary will increase?
Central employees are currently getting a dearness allowance at the rate of 53 percent. If it is merged with basic salary, then there will be permanent changes in the salary structure. Its impact will also be seen on benefits and allowances. These announcements are usually made in the months of March and September-October of the year. Which are effective from January and July, respectively. The government revises the DA and DR twice a year for employees and pensioners. Talking about the next hike in DA, the new DA hike can be announced before the festival of Holi in March 2025.
