Punjab announces 4 pc hike in DA to govt employees and pensioners

  • | Friday | 1st November, 2024

In a Diwali bonanza to the families of more than 6.50 employees and pensioners of the State Government, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced a hike of four percent in their dearness allowance (DA).   The Chief Minister gave approval to give four percent DA to the employees and pensioners, with effect from November 1, 2024, thereby enhancing it to 42 percent from 38 percent, said a spokesperson of the Chief Ministers Office.   Mann said that the decision will benefit more than 6.50 lakh employees, pensioners and their families. He said that the employees were a critical segment of the state administration and safeguarding their interests was the governments top priority. Mann said that no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause and every effort is being made to ensure welfare of employees.

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