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Odisha CM announces 3 pc DA hike for employees ahead of Diwali

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a 3 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees ahead of the Diwali festival.
With this revision, the DA will rise from 55 percent to 58 percent, effective retrospectively from July 1, 2025. The enhanced DA will be disbursed with the October salary, according to Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) sources.
Additionally, Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners has also been raised by 3 percent, and the revised amount will be included in the October pension.
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