DA hike 10 percent

On 20 September 2013, the Indian Union Cabinet approved a double digit increase in DA from 80 % to 90 % w. e. f. 01 July 2013. This benefits fifty lakh Central Government employees and thirty lakh Central Government pensioners. Central Government employees and its pensioners became entitled to the hike in DA/ DR @ 90% of their basic pay. The two digit increase in dearness allowance earlier was in September 2010.