This hike in DA is applicable to full-time government employees, employees of Zilla Panchayats, full-time employees of educational institutions and universities aided by the government.
The Karnataka government on Tuesday enhanced the rates of the dearness allowance to the government employees and pensioners from the existing 31 percent to 35 percent ‘with effect.
The announcement comes just a week after Congress formed the government in the southern state. The grand old party in its manifesto had made several promises including free power and monthly pay for women and youths.
The Karnataka government on Tuesday increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) of government employees and pensioners from 31 per cent to 35 per cent with effect from 1st January 2023.