Divya Delhi: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3% rise in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. This modification raises DA and DR by 3%. DA is 55% of basic salary. This rises to 58%.Employees will receive arrears and salaries before Diwali. A large wage boost will encourage holiday buying by staff and retirees. This raise would affect all central government employees covered by the Seventh Pay Commission, as well as retirees and family pensioners. Despite falling inflation, many projected a 3% DA hike.A significant rise in dearness allowance (DA Hike) and dearness relief (DR Hike) for central government employees and retirees was announced before to Diwali. This year's second dearness allowance (DA) rise. The government reviews dearness allowance twice a year.Employees earning ₹30,000 will receive ₹900 per month, while those earning ₹40,000 would receive ₹1,200. Over three months, the arrears will reach ₹2,700 to ₹3,600. This will be a big relief around the holidays.Further excellent news for central government personnel and pensions. Read on for 8th Pay Commission updates. The increase will help nearly 1.2 crore workers and retirees before Diwali.