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Vijay Government Boosts Dearness Allowance to 63% for 16 Lakh Beneficiaries This Diwali
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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The Vijay administration announced a Diwali special increase in Dearness Allowance, raising it to 63% for roughly 1.6 million eligible workers.
The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Vijay approved a Diwali‑time revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) on Monday. Under the new order, the DA rate will rise to 63 percent, benefitting approximately 1.6 million government employees and pensioners across the region.
The increase is part of a broader festive relief package aimed at offsetting rising living costs. Officials said the decision was taken after reviewing inflation data and the cost‑of‑living pressures faced by public‑sector workers.
Implementation is slated to begin from the first week of November, with the revised allowance reflected in the upcoming payroll cycle. The government has urged beneficiaries to check their payslips for the updated figure.
No additional financial measures were announced alongside the DA hike, and the administration indicated that further welfare steps will be evaluated in the coming months.
The increase is part of a broader festive relief package aimed at offsetting rising living costs. Officials said the decision was taken after reviewing inflation data and the cost‑of‑living pressures faced by public‑sector workers.
Implementation is slated to begin from the first week of November, with the revised allowance reflected in the upcoming payroll cycle. The government has urged beneficiaries to check their payslips for the updated figure.
No additional financial measures were announced alongside the DA hike, and the administration indicated that further welfare steps will be evaluated in the coming months.