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Punjab Announces 3% Dearness Allowance Rise for 8 Lakh Employees and Pensioners
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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The Punjab government has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for approximately 8 lakh state employees and pensioners, effective from the upcoming pay cycle.
The Punjab government today announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for about 8 lakh state employees and pensioners. The decision, made by the state’s finance department, will be reflected in the next salary cycle.
The increase is aimed at easing the cost‑of‑living pressure on public servants and retirees. Officials said the hike will be applied uniformly across all government departments, including education, health, and administrative services.
This move follows a broader trend of DA adjustments across several Indian states, as central and state governments seek to balance fiscal constraints with the welfare of public sector workers.
The increase is aimed at easing the cost‑of‑living pressure on public servants and retirees. Officials said the hike will be applied uniformly across all government departments, including education, health, and administrative services.
This move follows a broader trend of DA adjustments across several Indian states, as central and state governments seek to balance fiscal constraints with the welfare of public sector workers.