Tamil Nadu hikes Dearness Allowance by 3% for govt employees
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners. With this hike, which will be effective from July 1, 2025, the DA will rise from 55% to 58% of the basic pay. The hike in DA will benefit nearly 16 lakh beneficiaries across the state.