CHENNAI: In a major welfare move, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a three-percentage-point hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, teachers, pensioners and family pensioners.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday declared that the DA will be increased from the existing 55 per cent to 58 per cent with effect from July 1, aligning it with the latest revision announced by the Union government.
In an official statement, the government said Tamil Nadu has consistently implemented pioneering welfare schemes with "care, compassion and commitment" for the well-being of its people.
It added that state employees and teachers play a crucial role in ensuring that these welfare initiatives reach every beneficiary through effective implementation and field-level coordination.