Tripura Govt Announces 3% Hike in DA for Govt Employees and Pensioners

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners. The revised DA will come into effect from April 1, 2025, raising the allowance from 30% to 33%.

Over 1.85 Lakh Beneficiaries

The decision will impact a total of 1,85,538 individuals, including 1,04,683 regular state government employees and 80,855 pensioners.

The announcement came shortly after the state budget for the financial year 2025–26 was presented in the Tripura Legislative Assembly by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy. The budget is estimated at ₹32,423.44 crore.

Focus Areas of the 2025-26 Budget

The 2025-26 budget focuses on infrastructure development, skill training, digital services, and support for long-term economic growth. The government has also outlined measures to improve governance and ease of doing business in the state.

Financial Burden of ₹300 Crore

The implementation of the revised DA will cost the state exchequer an additional ₹300 crore annually. This increase is aimed at reducing the gap in DA between state and Central government employees. According to the Chief Minister, the adjustment will be made gradually over time.

Ongoing Budget Session

The budget session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly began earlier this week and will continue until April 1. The session will include detailed discussions on budgetary allocations, development plans, and policy-related matters.

Conclusion 

With this hike Tripura government wants to reduce the gap in DA between the state government employees and Central government employees.

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