Yogi Government Increases Dearness Allowance to 55% for UP State Employees, Over 16 Lakh Staff to Benefit

Ganpat Singh Chouhan

Lucknow, April 9, 2025 In a major relief for government employees, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA), raising it from 53% to 55% of the basic salary. This much-anticipated move is expected to benefit over 16 lakh employees across the state and will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2025.

Yogi Government Increases Dearness Allowance

Three Months’ Arrears to Be Paid in May 2025 Salary

The hike will not only reflect in the April 2025 salary (disbursed in May) but will also include arrears for January to March 2025, providing a financial boost to employees. The DA revision aligns with the central government’s recent decision, ensuring that state employees continue to receive allowances at par with their central counterparts.

According to the Finance Department, the move was based on a proposal approved in response to the central government’s implementation of DA hikes under the 7th Pay Commission framework.

Beneficiaries Across Multiple Sectors

The enhanced DA will benefit a wide range of employees in the state including:

Regular and full-time state government employees
Employees of aided educational institutions
Technical education institutions
Urban local bodies
Work-charged employees
Personnel drawing salaries under UGC pay scales

This decision extends the financial benefits across administrative, educational, and municipal sectors in Uttar Pradesh.

Financial Impact on the State Exchequer

The DA hike will result in a monthly financial burden of ₹107 crore starting from June 2025, with a one-time arrears payout of ₹193 crore in May. Additionally, for approximately 12 lakh employees under the old pension scheme, an estimated ₹129 crore will be deposited into their General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts.

This strategic decision, while adding to the financial load, is seen as a positive welfare move to address rising inflation and enhance employee morale.

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