ITANAGAR, MAY 6:

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) under Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for serving employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising the rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension with effect from January 1, 2026.

The revision follows the Government of India’s decision issued through Office Memorandums dated April 22 and 24, 2026, regarding enhancement of DA and DR for central government employees and pensioners.

The enhanced DA will apply to All India Service officers serving under the state government, central government employees on deputation to Arunachal Pradesh and all regular state government employees. The revised DR will similarly benefit all pensioners and family pensioners.

The move is expected to benefit around 69,248 employees and 40,477 pensioners across the state.

The annual financial implication of the enhancement is estimated at Rs 100.54 crore, including Rs 83.31 crore towards DA and Rs 17.24 crore towards DR. Arrears for the period from January to April 2026 will be paid in cash, with an estimated outlay of Rs 33.51 crore.

The revised DA and DR from May 2026 onwards will be disbursed along with regular monthly salary and pension. The total financial implication, including arrears, is estimated at Rs 117.30 crore.

Congratulating government employees, Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed confidence that they would continue to work with dedication towards the welfare of the people, particularly reaching those at the grassroots level.