Punjab Newsline | Shimla
Himachal Pradesh government is set to provide a 5% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) to state government employees on the occasion of Diwali. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the decision, which is expected to offer financial relief to employees during the festive season.
Chief Minister also announced that Class-IV employees will receive an additional ₹10,000, providing further financial support to this category of government staff.
According to Sukhu, the notification related to the DA hike will be issued on the first day of the current month. However, details regarding the effective date of the revised allowance and the payment schedule have not yet been specified in the available information.
The announcement is expected to bring relief to government employees amid festive expenses. The additional payment for Class-IV staff is another key component of the government's announcement.
Further details, including the implementation process and payment conditions, are expected to become clear once the official orders are issued.
