The Economic Times

10% DA/DR hike: This state govt increases dearness allowance/dearness relief for employees and pensioners; full details

Kerala government employees and pensioners will receive a significant financial boost with a 10% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), raising them from 25% to 35%. This increase, effective from March 2026 salary and April 2026 pension disbursements, benefits a wide range of state-funded personnel.