Diwali Gift 2025: Modi Govt Approves 3% DA Hike for Central Employees & Pensioners Ahead of 8th Pay Commission
Central government employees & pensioners to get 3% Dearness Allowance hike as a Diwali gift — effective July 2025.(Representing AI image) Diwali Gift Under the Desk: Modi Government’s 3 % DA Hike — Who Wins, Who Waits, and What Comes Next - Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Table of Contents Introduction: A Festive Boost or Political Signal? What Is Dearness Allowance (DA) & Dearness Relief (DR)? The Recent 3 % DA/DR Hike — What’s New Who Benefits — Employees, Pensioners, and the Exchequer The DA Increase in Numbers — Illustrations & Impact The 8th Pay Commission — Bigger Shift on the Horizon Fitment Factor, Resetting DA, and Structural Changes Macroeconomic Implications & Fiscal Burden Critiques, Risks, and Possible Downsides My Take & Policy Suggestions Conclusion: Is It a True Diwali Gift? Frequently Asked Questions 1. Introduction: A Festive Boost or Political Signal? As India lights up with Diwali preparations, the Central government has given...