Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Benefiting Over 8 Lakh Employees and Pensioners

In a major welfare decision, the Assam Cabinet has approved a 2-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government personnel. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a cabinet meeting.

The decision provides immediate financial relief to families of the state workforce to help counter inflationary pressures.

Key Details of the Revision:

• The New Rate: The DA/DR rate has been raised from 58% to 60% of the basic pay/pension.
• Effective Date: The hike comes into effect immediately (June 2026).
• Total Beneficiaries: More than 8 lakh individuals across the state will benefit from this increase.

Who is Covered?

The enhanced allowance rates are comprehensively structured to cover multiple categories of state beneficiaries, including:

• Active, serving state government employees.
• Retired employees receiving state pensions.
• Family pensioners and extraordinary pensioners.
• Compassionate family pensioners.

This timely upward revision aligns the state’s allowance structure with current economic demands, ensuring vital financial support for both serving and retired public servants.

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