Uttarakhand DA Hike: CM Dhami Approves 3% Increase, Employees To Get Arrears From July

Published 05 Nov 2026, 21:32 IST

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Uttarakhand raised the Dearness Allowance for its state government employees by 3%, increasing the rate from 60% to 63% after approval by Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami. The hike, announced ahead of Diwali, mirrors a similar increase made by the union government that took effect on July 1.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday approved a 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, increasing the rate from 60 per cent to 63 per cent with effect from July 1, 2026. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Centre had earlier raised…

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Uttarakhand DA Hike: CM Dhami Approves 3% Increase, Employees To Get Arrears From July

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 14:03 IST

Uttarakhand announces 3% DA hike for employees ahead of Diwali

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees. This decision raises the DA rate from 60% to 63%. The increase follows a similar decision by the union government, effective since July 1. The benefits of this increase will extend…

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