Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet’s decision to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent, saying it is a gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for central government employees and their family members on the eve of Vijaya Dashami.

Shah also lauded the cabinet’s decision to widen and improve the existing carriageway of the Kalibor-Numaligarh section of National Highway-715 in Assam to four lanes.

“On the eve of Vijaya Dashami, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji has given a big gift to central government employees and their family members. Today, the Union Cabinet has approved an additional 3-per cent increase in the Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief. This decision, effective from July 1, 2025, will benefit approxima

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