A new update has been released regarding the Dearness Allowance (DA). The government is set to offer a significant Diwali gift to its employees. As part of this, the Madhya Pradesh government is considering raising the DA for its state employees.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh is expected to announce an increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief Allowance during the Diwali season. If this announcement is made, all state employees will benefit greatly.
If you’re a government employee working in Madhya Pradesh, it’s important to stay informed about the latest updates on the DA hike.
DA Hike Latest News Today
Recently, there has been talk about the Madhya Pradesh government possibly increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees. The government may announce this before Diwali. Although the DA hike was expected on August 15, it was delayed and accomplished at that time.
Many festivals are being celebrated right now, and Diwali is very special. According to sources, it is being suggested that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav may announce an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for all state employees on the occasion of Diwali.
This will be a great Diwali gift from the Chief Minister to all state employees. After the Dearness Allowance is increased, employees will also receive the arrears for July and August of 2023.
7 lakh Employees of Madhya Pradesh Will Get The Benefit of Dearness Allowance
If Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announces an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), all state employees will benefit directly. When the announcement is made, the DA will be raised by 50%.
Once the DA increase is announced, about 7 lakh state employees in Madhya Pradesh will benefit. It is now waiting to see when the Madhya Pradesh government will announce the DA and Dearness Relief Allowance hike.
To Get Dearness Allowance, You Will Have To Apply Online
Madhya Pradesh state employees will need to apply online to receive their arrears for last year. The Treasury has issued the necessary instructions for this process. The arrears for July and August 2023 will be paid together to the employees.
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that state employees will only receive Dearness Allowance (DA) if they apply online. To get the DA, employees need to submit their applications through the online method.
Arrears Amount Will Be Provided In Installments
The Madhya Pradesh government will pay arrears to its state employees, but not all at once. Instead, the payment will be made in installments. Employees who apply online to receive their arrears will get the money in these installments.
The MP government plans to release the arrears for employees in three equal installments. These payments are expected to be made in July, August, and September 2024, with a gap of two months between each installment.
There Has Been A Long Standing Demand For Increasing Dearness Allowance
State employees in Madhya Pradesh have been requesting an increase in Dearness Allowance for a long time. Now, with Diwali approaching, there is a good chance that Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav may announce the DA hike.
If the Chief Minister announces a DA increase, it could rise by 4%. Currently, state employees receive a 46% DA, and with the increase, it would reach 50%.
Madhya Pradesh Employees Are Lagging Behind Central Government Employees
Currently, the central government is providing a Dearness Allowance (DA) of up to 50% to all its employees. The government had increased the DA in March 2024. Similarly, state governments also raised the DA for their employees.
The Dearness Allowance (DA) has been raised from 42% to 46%. However, Madhya Pradesh employees are still 6 months behind the central government employees. It is now expected that the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh may soon make an important announcement about the DA.