JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced that the Dearness Allowance (DA) for all government employees and pensioners has been increased (DA Hike), starting July 1, 2021. The DA for government employees has been increased from the existing 17 per cent to 28 per cent. The decision comes in light of the Centre’s announcement on July 14 that the Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief (DR) rate for central employees has been increased.