DA Hike Announced – State government employees in Madhya Pradesh have a big reason to smile! In a major move, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced a 5% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for around 7 lakh regular officers and employees.
The announcement was made during the Gazetted Officers Association conference and brings the DA for state employees up to 55%, aligning it with what central government employees are getting. It’s a long-awaited demand finally fulfilled — and it’s definitely creating a buzz among government workers across the state.
How the DA Hike Is Structured
Here’s how the 5% increase is being rolled out:
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- 3% DA hike is effective from July 1, 2024.
- 2% additional hike is effective from January 1, 2025.
The best part?
The arrears for these increases will be paid in five equal installments between June and October 2025.
Earlier reports, including one by Naiduniya on April 26, had already hinted that a DA hike was on the way — and now it’s official.
Double Hike in Dearness Allowance
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first DA hike recently.
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- In October 2024, the state government had also raised the DA to 50%.
- The arrears for nine months from that hike were paid out in three installments.
However, during this period, the central government moved even faster — hiking DA twice and giving the updated benefits to central employees from July 2024 and January 2025.
This created a gap between the central and state government employees. With this latest hike, Madhya Pradesh has closed that gap, much to the relief of state workers who were demanding parity for a long time.
What About All India Service Officers?
It’s not just state employees who are benefiting.
On April 17, orders were issued to also increase the DA for All India Service (AIS) officers — like IAS, IPS, and IFS — by 2%, pushing their DA to 55% as well.
The government clearly wants to bring everyone — whether working for the center or the state — onto the same page when it comes to Dearness Allowance.
Budget Provision for Future Hikes?
Interestingly, the state budget already seems to be planning ahead.
- In the establishment expenditure of departments, provisions have been made assuming a 64% DA in the near future.
- So there could be even more good news on the horizon, depending on inflation trends and upcoming recommendations.
In short, the state isn’t just catching up — it’s preparing to stay ahead.
Update for Pensioners Too
Good news may soon be coming for pensioners as well!
Officials from the Finance Department have shared that they plan to seek consent from the Chhattisgarh government to hike Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners by 5%, matching the DA hike for active employees.
Under the State Reorganization Act’s Section 49, both Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh need to agree before any financial changes affecting pensioners are made.
Once consent is secured, formal orders for pensioners’ DR hike will be rolled out.
This will ensure that retirees aren’t left behind and can also enjoy the benefits of inflation-adjusted financial support.
Final Thoughts
The 5% Dearness Allowance hike is huge news for Madhya Pradesh’s government employees and retirees.
After months of waiting and negotiations, the government has finally acted to bridge the gap with central employees — bringing relief to lakhs of families.
With two separate increases (July 2024 and January 2025), five installments to clear arrears, and more perks potentially on the way, the financial future looks a little brighter for state workers.
Whether you’re an active employee or a pensioner waiting for DR updates, now’s a good time to keep an eye on official announcements and plan your finances smartly.