The Union Cabinet is expected to take up the proposal to raise Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners in its meeting today, sources told India Today. The revised DA, once approved, will come into effect from July 1.

The move is aimed at providing relief to nearly one crore central government employees and pensioners. Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment that the government pays to its employees and pensioners to offset the impact of inflation on their household expenses.

DECISION LIKELY IN CABINET MEETING

According to sources, the Cabinet will take a final call during its scheduled meeting today. If cleared, the decision will benefit both serving employees and retired staff.

The hike is expected to be in line with the recommendations based

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