Diwali gift for UP govt employees: DA raised to 63%, revised allowance to be paid with November salary

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The Uttar Pradesh government announced a Diwali‑time increase in Dearness Allowance, raising it to 63% and describing it as a 5 per cent hike for state employees, staff in aided educational and technical institutions, regular and full‑time urban local body workers, work‑charged staff and those on UGC pay scales. The revised allowance is effective from July 1 and will be paid with the November salary, providing financial relief to lakhs of employees ahead of Diwali. Earlier reports also noted that four months’ arrears will be credited to the employees’ provident fund.

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