One of the perks for government employees is the dearness allowance which is a percentage of the basic salary, paid additionally as a cost of living adjustment.
After a long wait the dearness allowance has been hiked by 4 per cent for central government employees, with the Union Cabinet's approval.
The new rate for calculating the allowance will be applicable from January 2023.
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