Govt hikes DA by 10% for 80 lakh employees & pensioners

New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Government today raised dearness allowance to 100 per cent, from 90 per cent, benefiting its 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

The decision to hike DA for its employees, and to provide dearness relief for pensioners, by 10 per cent to 100 per cent was taken by the Union Cabinet in its meeting held here.

Source:PTI news