Hyderabad – In a welcome move for thousands of employees, the Telangana government has announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for power sector staff. The latest revision increases DA by 1.944%, taking it from the current 14.074% to 16.018%. This increment will be applicable retrospectively from January 2025 and will benefit over 71,417 employees and pensioners across the state.
Relief for Electricity Department Workers and Pensioners
The revised DA will not only benefit working employees of the electricity department but also extend to pensioners and artisans within the power utilities. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka shared the update via a post on social media platform X, calling it a step towards improving employee welfare.
The move will add an additional monthly burden of ₹11.1 crore on power utilities. However, the government considers this an essential commitment toward the financial well-being of its workforce.
Statewide DA Increase for Government Employees
This comes shortly after the Telangana government had announced a 3.4% DA hike for all government employees. The DA was raised from 26.39% to 30.03% of the basic pay, effective from January 1, 2023. Pensioners too saw a similar jump in their Dearness Relief (DR), now also at 30.03% of their basic pension.
Employees and retirees will also receive arrears dating back to January 2023. Retired employees are set to receive these dues in 28 monthly installments, easing the financial strain on the state exchequer while ensuring they get their entitled dues.
CPS Employees to Get PRAN Credit
For employees enrolled under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), 10% of the DA arrears will be credited directly to their PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number) accounts, while the remaining 90% will be disbursed in monthly installments starting with the June salary. The Finance Department is expected to issue separate orders regarding the pending DA from July 1, 2023.
Wide Coverage Across Departments
This DA hike is not limited to the electricity department alone. Employees working in Zila Parishads, Mandal Parishads, Gram Panchayats, Municipal Corporations, Agricultural Market Committees, and District Headquarters Institutions — all drawing salaries under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS), 2020 — will benefit from the revised DA rates. The relief will also apply to teaching and non-teaching staff in aided institutions, including polytechnics, provided they are on regular pay scales under the same revision.
This comprehensive move is being seen as a strategic step by the state government to strengthen employee morale and uphold its commitment to financial fairness for public sector workers.
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