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Uttarakhand Raises State Employees' Dearness Allowance to 63%
✍️ NDTV
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Uttarakhand government has increased the dearness allowance for its state employees from 60% to 63% effective from the next salary cycle.
The Uttarakhand government announced a hike in the dearness allowance for all state employees, raising the rate from 60% to 63%.
The decision, made by the state’s finance department, aims to cushion public servants from the rising cost of living amid inflationary pressures.
Under the new scheme, the increment will be reflected in the next salary cycle, providing a higher take‑home pay for teachers, clerks, and other government workers.
A statement from the department highlighted that the move is part of a broader effort to improve the welfare of state employees and align allowances with national standards.
The decision, made by the state’s finance department, aims to cushion public servants from the rising cost of living amid inflationary pressures.
Under the new scheme, the increment will be reflected in the next salary cycle, providing a higher take‑home pay for teachers, clerks, and other government workers.
A statement from the department highlighted that the move is part of a broader effort to improve the welfare of state employees and align allowances with national standards.