Central Government Employees to Receive Diwali Bonus: 3% Dearness Allowance Hike Approved

In a move ahead of Diwali, the Union Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees. This increase will be reflected in the October salaries of government employees across the country. The decision is estimated to cost the government approximately ₹10,016 crores. The DA hike comes as a welcome boost for central government employees, who have been facing rising inflation and the cost of living.