The MP govt has announced a 2 per cent hike in DA for state government employees and officersThe revised allowance will be effective from January 2026, with arrears for January to September paid in three instalments.
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Good news for MP employees: Mohan Yadav announces 2% DA hike, pensioners to benefit too, 9 months’ arrears to be paid in 3 instalments (Image: IANS)
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and officersChief Minister Mohan Yadav shared the decision through a post on his official X accountThe revised DA will be applicable from January 2026, bringing relief to lakhs of state government employeesThe increased allowance will be paid in cash along with the salary for October, which employees will receive in November.
How will MP employees receive the DA arrears?
Employees will also receive arrears for the nine-month period from January to SeptemberThe pending amount will be paid in three equal monthly instalmentsThis means employees will receive the revised DA with their October salary, while the arrears will be cleared in phases over the following months.
DA hike for pensioners too
The state government has also announced a 2 per cent increase in dearness allowance for pensionersHowever, the revised rate for retired employees will be effective from July 2026The decision is expected to benefit retired government staff by providing additional financial support amid rising expenses.
Employees working in departments such as education, healthcare, police and revenue are among those expected to benefit from the hike.
Why has the government increased DA?
Dearness Allowance is paid to government employees and pensioners to help them deal with rising prices and the increasing cost of livingIt is revised from time to time to provide some relief from inflation.
The Madhya Pradesh government’s announcement comes after the Central government also increased DA for its employees.
The state government has said that it remains committed to protecting the interests of both serving employees and pensionersFurther details about the revised rates and payment process are expected through an official order from the Finance Department.
