Raipur, October 29, 2026: Ahead of Diwali, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today taken a significant decision in the interest of the state’s government employees and pensioners by approving a 2 per cent increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR).
With this decision, the rate of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief will rise from 58 per cent to 60 per cent, effective from November 1, 2026.
This move will benefit approximately 385,000 government employees and 150,000 pensioners in the state.
According to sources, this increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief will impose an additional financial burden of approximately Rs 36 crore per month, amounting to Rs 432 crore annually, on the state government.
Chief Minister Sai stated that his government is sensitive to the interests of government employees and pensioners. He noted that this decision, taken ahead of Diwali, is a significant step toward providing them with financial relief.
Sai added that this decision, made before the festival of Diwali, will not only provide financial relief to government employees and pensioners but will also enhance the joy and festive spirit within their families.
