The Uttarakhand government has announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees and pensioners. As per the Chief Minister's Office, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a 3% DA hike for employees and pensioners of the state government, news agency ANI reported. The Uttarakhand DA hike will apply to employees and pensioners of local bodies and state government public sector undertakings, the CMO said in its statement. The news comes a day ahead of Diwali, which falls on September 20. 8th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees May Get 3% DA Hike in January 2026 Amid Speculation on DA Merger With Basic Pay.

DA Hike in Uttarakhand, Good News For Employees Ahead of Diwali 2025

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