T.N. increases dearness allowance for government employees, teachers to 58%
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday announced a hike of 3% in Dearness Allowance (DA) for statehood government employees, from 55% to 58%,.
The increase would benefit about 16 lakh staff, teachers and pensioners. Though the move would entail an additional annual expenditure of Rs 1,829 crore.
In an official statement, the government said Tamil Nadu has consistently implemented pioneering welfare schemes with “care, compassion and commitment” for the well-being of its people.
It added that state employees and teachers play a crucial role in ensuring that these welfare initiatives reach every beneficiary through effective implementation and field-level coordination.