The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a 3 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees ahead of Holi. With this hike, the DA has increased to 58 percent.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that all government employees will receive 58 percent DA in their April 2026 salary, which will be paid in May 2026. This brings the state employees’ DA in line with that of the central government.
He also informed that the arrears from July 2025 to March 2026 will be paid in six equal installments starting from May 2026.
DA Benefit for Pensioners
The Chief Minister said that pensioners will also benefit from this decision. They will receive 58 percent Dearness Allowance added to their pension for the period from January to February 2026.
He added that the government is working for the welfare of all sections of society. These decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting held in Barwani under the “Farmer Welfare Year.”
He also extended his wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi.
DA Hike in Maharashtra
Earlier, the Maharashtra government also increased the Dearness Allowance of its employees and other eligible workers by 3 percent, taking it to 58 percent.
Minister of State for Finance Ashish Jaiswal informed the Assembly that the hike will be effective from July 2025. The revised DA will be paid in cash starting this month.
The arrears from July 2025 to October 2025 will be paid during the festival of Gudi Padwa in March 2026. A separate order will be issued regarding the arrears for the period from November 2025 to January 2026.
Kerala and West Bengal Updates
In Kerala, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal recently announced the formation of the 12th Pay Revision Commission in the state budget. The commission is expected to submit its report within three months so that timely action can be taken.
The budget also confirmed that all pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) payments to employees and pensioners will be cleared.
One installment will be paid with the February salary, and the remaining balance will be paid with the March salary.