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Which states have announced DA hikes for employees so far?

short by Anushka Singh / on Monday, 14 September, 2026
Several states have announced a raise in the dearness allowance (DA) after the Centre's announcement in April. Andhra Pradesh approved a combined 4.55% DA hike, and Bihar announced a 5% hike, while Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh announced a 2% hike. West Bengal announced a 20% DA hike, and Maharashtra approved payment of ₹800 crore arrears.
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