DA, DR for central government employees, pensioners hiked by 3%

In a major relief for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to hike the dearness allowance (DA) by 3%. The government also increased the Dearness Relief (DR) given to the pensioners by 3%. After the hike, the DA and DR will become 34% of the basic pay from the earlier 31%, effective January 1, 2022.