There’s heartening news for state government employees. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai’s government has decided to significantly increase the dearness allowance of state officials and employees. This decision increases the dearness allowance from 53 percent to 55 percent. This increase not only fulfills a long-standing demand but also eliminates the disparity in dearness allowance between state and central government employees. This decision will impact over four lakh government employees in Chhattisgarh and improve their financial situation.
New Rates and Implementation Date
According to an official order issued by the Chhattisgarh Finance Department, employees under the Seventh Pay Commission will receive a 55 percent dearness allowance effective September 1, 2025. Meanwhile, the dearness allowance for employees under the Sixth Pay Commission has been increased by 6 percent to 252 percent. This increased dearness allowance will be paid with the September 2025 salary, which will be credited to employees’ accounts in October. Dearness allowance will be calculated based only on basic pay and will not include special pay or personal pay. This order will also apply to employees of the University Grants Commission, the All India Council for Technical Education, and on-duty employees.
Establishing Parity with Central Employees
With this decision, Chhattisgarh government employees will receive dearness allowance at par with central government employees. Previously, the dearness allowance of state employees was lower than that of central government employees, leading to their continued dissatisfaction. Now, this disparity has been eliminated, and all government employees will receive dearness allowance at the same rate. This step is extremely important from a justice perspective as it brings uniformity in the pay structure between the state and central government. Employee organizations have widely welcomed this decision and praised the government’s just decision. This step will help boost employee morale and improve their efficiency.
Impact on Employees and Pensioners
This increase in dearness allowance will benefit not only serving employees but also retired employees, i.e., pensioners. This increased dearness allowance will also be included in the pension of retired employees, making their livelihood easier. This increase is particularly important in times of rising inflation as it will increase the real income of employees and pensioners. This increase in employees’ monthly income will improve their families’ living standards and enable them to better meet their daily needs. This decision is particularly beneficial for employees ahead of the festive season.
Benefits of Improving Financial Situation
The increase in dearness allowance will significantly improve the financial situation of government employees. The increased income will allow them to spend more on their children’s education, healthcare, and household needs. This will also increase their savings capacity and allow them to better plan for the future. With the relief from the pressures of inflation, employees will work with greater satisfaction and motivation, which will also improve the quality of administrative work. This increase will reduce financial stress in employees’ lives and positively impact their mental health.