The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners. With this decision, the DA has increased from 50% to 60%. This change is scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. This move follows the first cabinet meeting after the recent elections and aims to provide financial relief to lakhs of employees while central employees still await news regarding the 8th Pay Commission. https://www.dharitri.com/assam-government-2-percent-da-hike-announced/ #creator program