Bhubaneswar, April 11: In a significant relief for government employees and pensioners, the Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has announced a 2 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA).

With this revision, the DA for state government employees has increased from 53% to 55%. The announcement was made through an official release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

The increased DA will be effective retrospectively from January 1, 2025. As per the announcement, the enhanced amount will be paid in cash along with the salary for the month of April, ensuring that employees receive the arrears due for the past months.
In addition to the DA hike for serving employees, the state government has also approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Relief (commonly referred to as Temporary Increase or TI) for state pensioners.

This move is expected to benefit nearly 8.5 lakh individuals across Odisha, including both active employees and retired personnel. The decision reflects the government's commitment to supporting its workforce and retired community amid rising living costs.

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