Ranchi, Feb. 19 -- CM Hemant Soren has once again played a master stroke. The dearness allowance of state government employees and pensioners has been increased from seven to 12 percent. This proposal was approved in the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. A total of 12 proposals were approved in the meeting.
State employees and pensioners coming under the Sixth Central Pay Commission will get 246 per cent dearness allowance instead of 239 per cent with effect from July 1, 2024. That is, there has been an increase of seven percent. At the same time, employees coming under the purview of the Fifth Pay Commission will get 455 per cent dearness allowance increased from 443 per cent. That is, there has been an increase of 12 percent.
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