Assam hikes DA by 4% w.e.f. January 2024

The Assam government has hiked dearness allowance by 4 per cent for state government employees and state pensioners. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

"Assam Government has announced 4% DA for the government employees. DA has now increased upto 50%," Sarma said.

Himanta Sarma also added that due to the impending Lok Sabha elections, the government will disburse the amount in the accounts of the state government employees in installments.

At the press conference, Sarma also made crucial announcements on the recruitment of Grade IV employees in Lower Primary (LP) and Middle English (ME) Schools in Assam.

"Assam Government has decided that the 4th grade post recruitment will be from the local locality in LP, ME, High School on a merit basis," he said.

He also announced special discounts for individuals using solar panels, including additional benefits for journalists.

DA Hiked For Centre Govt Employees

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet had last week approved a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees under the seventh pay commission. The new rate will be effective from January 1, 2024, and will represent an increase of 4% over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic Pay/Pension. The hike in the Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief came as compensation against the price rise.