In the new year, the central government is preparing to give great news to government employees. The government is considering increasing the dearness allowance to the employees and pensioners, which is eagerly awaited by the government employees and pensioners. Let us know how much will be the dearness allowance of government employees and pensioners now. Along with this, it is also important to know how DA is calculated and when it is possible to announce it.

According to the data released till October 2024, DA is expected to increase by 3 percent in January 2025, as it will be based on AICPI 144.5 by this time. However, the figures for November and December are yet to be added to it. If the figure for these two months reaches 145, then in January 2025, DA (dearness allowance) will increase from 53 percent to 56 percent.

This increase of 3 percent in dearness allowance can also increase the monthly salary of central employees significantly. If there is a 3 percent increase in DA, then there will be a big change in the money received by government employees and pensioners.

How much will the employees benefit?

The decision to increase the DA of central employees is mainly taken based on the AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index). Data from previous months shows that the government can increase DA from 53 percent to 56 percent in the new year.

This is how DA is calculated.

Under the 7th Pay Commission, dearness allowance is calculated on the basis of AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index). This time the data of the AICPI index from July to December 2024 will determine how much the government increases DA.

When will it be announced?

Under the 7th Pay Commission, DA is increased twice a year. The first time in January and the second time in July. This revision is based on the average of the AICPI index. This time the DA revision of January 2025 will be based on the data of the Consumer Price Index from July to December 2024. However, the formal announcement of the increase in dearness allowance (DA) of central employees is made in March. The government can give a festive gift to government employees and pensioners by releasing it before Holi. The money of the increased DA increases in the salary of March or April.

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