ITANAGAR, May 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Government under Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in its continued commitment to the welfare of government employees today announced enhancement of Dearness Allowance (DA) for serving employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners/family pensioners by 2%, raising the existing rate from 58% to 60% of Basic Pay/Pension with effect from 1st January, 2026.
This revision follows the decision of the Government of India issued vide Office Memorandum dated 22.04.2026 and 24.04.2026 regarding enhancement of DA and DR for Central Government employees and pensioners.
The enhanced DA will be applicable to All India Service Officers serving under the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Central Government employees on deputation to the State Government and all regular State Government employees. Similarly, the enhanced DR will be applicable to all pensioners and family pensioners.
The benefit will cover approximately 69,248 regular employees and 40,477 pensioners across the State.
The annual financial implication on account of this enhancement is estimated at Rs 100.54 crore, comprising Rs 83.31 crore towards Dearness Allowance and Rs 17.24 crore towards Dearness Relief.
Arrears for the period from January 2026 to April 2026 will be paid in cash. The total financial implication on arrears is estimated at Rs 33.51 crore. The enhanced DA and DR from May 2026 onwards will be paid along with the monthly salary and pension.
The total financial implication, including arrears, is estimated at Rs 117.30 crore.
Congratulating the government employees, Khandu expressed optimism that they would reciprocate and give their best to the welfare of people reaching to the last man in queue.(CMO)
