The Uttar Pradesh DA rates has announced by the Government with a significant increase in dearness allowance rates, bringing welcome relief to state employees. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a 3% hike in DA for government employees and pensioners.
UP Government Dearness Allowance Update 2024
The DA rate has been increased from 50% to 53% of basic pay, benefiting approximately 12 lakh employees and pensioners across Uttar Pradesh.
This enhancement in DA as per the Central Dearness Allowance will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2024, with employees receiving arrears for July, August, and September along with their October salary.
UP Employee DA Rates Table
The most recent DA updates for UP government employees. The data shows a progression to the current rate:
| Effective Date | DA Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | 53% | 3% |
| January 2024 | 50% | 4% |
Financial Impact and Benefits
The increased DA will put an additional burden of approximately Rs 3,000 crore on the state exchequer2. This raise applies to:
- State government employees
- Semi-government employees
- Teachers of municipal bodies
- Pensioners
Diwali Bonus Package
Along with the DA hike, the government has announced a special Diwali bonus of Rs 6,908 for non-gazetted employees. The bonus distribution will be structured as:
- 25% (Rs 1,727) paid in cash
- 75% deposited into employees’ General Provident Fund accounts
Implementation Timeline
The revised DA structure follows a systematic pattern:
- Two DA hikes annually (January and July)
- One salary increment annually
- Current hike effective from July 1, 2024
The combined impact of increased salary and bonus payments will result in an additional financial outlay of Rs 1,022 crore for the state government.
This move aligns with the central government’s recent decision to increase DA by 3% for its employees, demonstrating the state’s commitment to maintaining parity in employee benefits.
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When will the new DA rates be effective in UP?
The new DA rates are effective from July 1, 2024, with arrears to be paid with October 2024 salary for UP State Govt employees.
How many employees will benefit from this UP DA hike?
Approximately 12 lakh employees and pensioners of UP state will benefit from this DA increase
What is UP current DA percentage after the hike?
The DA percentage has increased from 50% to 53% of basic pay.
Will employees receive DA arrears in UP?
Yes, employees will receive arrears for July, August, and September months along with their October salary.