New Delhi, Mar 28: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2025 representing an increase of two per cent over the existing rate of 53 per cent of the Basic Pay or Pension to compensate against price rise.
It said that the decision will benefit about 48.66 lakh Central Government employees and 66.55 lakh pensioners.
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