NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The Union Cabinet today approved 4 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) to 21 per cent for Central Government employees, costing the exchequer an additional Rs 14,595 crore.
Briefing the media I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar said the Cabinet had approved 4 per cent hike in DA to 21 pc for 48 lakh Government employees, 65 lakh pensioners.
He further said the Government will incur Rs 14,595 crore additional expense on account of this hike. (PTI)
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