Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces DA increase to 63%
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath just announced a three-percentage-point Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for state government employees, bumping it up from 60% to 63%.
The new rate kicks in from July 1, 2026, and is set to bring some financial relief right before Diwali, with elections coming up next year; the timing feels pretty thoughtful.
November DA, July-October arrears to PF
The increased DA will show up in November paychecks, while arrears from July to October go straight into employees' Provident Fund accounts.
This update covers folks across different sectors, like urban local bodies and aided schools.
It's part of a bigger push by the Uttar Pradesh government that also includes things like scooters for top girl students and skill-building programs aimed at boosting jobs statewide.