Arunachal Govt approves 3 pc DA, DR hike; rate raised to 63 pc

Itanagar, Nov 6 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Government has approved a three-percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for State Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising the rate from 60 per cent to 63 per cent with effect from July 1, 2026. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the decision on Friday, stating that the enhanced DA and DR would also benefit All India Services (AIS) officers serving under the State Government and Central Government employees on deputation to Arunachal Pradesh. The increase will provide additional financial relief to serving employees as well as retired government…