Central employees and pensioners will get a big gift from the central government. The central government can increase DA by up to 3 percent, which will be like a gift. More than one crore families are going to benefit from the increased DA. It is being told that the government can increase DA to make the employees happy before Holi.

If media reports are to be believed, the government can approve DA by March 10. Although the government has not officially announced the date of increasing DA, for many days such claims have been made in media reports that DA can be increased before Holi.

The DA of central employees can be increased by up to 3 percent. After this, DA can be 56 percent. At present, central employees are getting 53 percent DA. Let us tell you that the increased DA rates will be applicable from January 1, 2025. Earlier in October, the government had announced a DA hike.

How much will the salary increase?

After the increase in DA of central employees, there will be a jump in salary. If the salary of a central employee is Rs 40,000, then according to 3 percent DA, there will be an increase of about Rs 1200 every month. There will be an increase of Rs 14,400 in a year. The DA of employees is increased twice a year. Its rates apply from January 1 to July 1, 2025.

When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?

The 8th Pay Commission has got approval from the Modi government. It is being said that now it will also be constituted soon. The 8th Pay Commission can be implemented from January 1, 2025. On December 31, 2025, it will be a full year since the 7th Pay Commission came into effect, after which the next Pay Commission will be implemented.

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