Gujarat govt hikes DA for employees/pensioners by 6%

Gandhingar

Gujarat government has raised dearness allowance of state government employees and pensioners by 6% taking it to 125% from earlier 119% with the retrospective effect from January 1, 2016.

This hike will put an additional burden of Rs 829.32 crore per annum on the state Exchequer, a statement by the government said.

An estimated over four lakh employees and pensioners will be benefited by this hike.

– DeshGujarat