The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a 3 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees ahead of Holi. With this hike, the DA has increased to 58 percent.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that all government employees will receive 58 percent DA in their April 2026 salary, which will be paid in May 2026. This rate is now equal to the DA given by the central government.
He also informed that the arrears from July 2025 to March 2026 will be paid in six equal installments starting from May 2026.
Pensioners to Benefit Too
The Chief Minister said that pensioners will also get 58 percent DA added to their pension for the period from January to February 2026. He added that the government is committed to the welfare of all sections of society.
These decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting held in Barwani under the “Farmer Welfare Year.” He also extended Holi greetings to the people of the state.
DA Hike in Maharashtra
Earlier, the Maharashtra government also increased the Dearness Allowance of its employees and other eligible workers by 3 percent, taking it to 58 percent.
Minister of State for Finance Ashish Jaiswal informed the Assembly that the increase will be effective from July 2025. The revised DA will be paid in cash from this month.
The arrears from July 2025 to October 2025 will be paid during the festival of Gudi Padwa in March 2026. A separate order will be issued for arrears from November 2025 to January 2026.
Updates from Kerala and West Bengal
In Kerala, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal recently announced the formation of the 12th Pay Revision Commission in the state budget.
The commission is expected to submit its report within three months so that timely decisions can be taken. The budget also confirmed that all pending Dearness Allowance (DA)
and Dearness Relief (DR) payments to employees and pensioners will be cleared. One installment will be paid with the February salary, and the remaining balance will be paid with the March salary.
